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Saturday, December 29th, 2012
Alleged offenses involve three girls under age 13
By Margie Wuebker
A 33-year-old Maria Stein man faces nearly three dozen sex-related charges involving three girls under the age of 13. He also faces similar charges in Auglaize and Allen counties.  
Travis M. Quinter, 1229 state Route 716, is scheduled to appear in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Jan. 16 for an arraignment hearing. [More]
Asset Allocation Associates Inc. Holiday Classic
By Ryan Hines
COLDWATER - A pair of double-digit comebacks highlighted the opening night of the inaugural Asset Allocation Associates Inc. Holiday Classic on Friday night at The Palace in Coldwater.
Bryan rallied from a 12-point deficit and Sean Culler hit a game-winning turnaround jumper with five seconds left in the first game to lift the Golden Bears to a 54-52 victory over Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on December 29th, 2012
James E. Bruns, 65, of Celina, died Dec. 27, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Rodney C. Lauth, 41, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Mendon, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Ilo M. McGlaughlin, 92, Celina, died at 3 a.m. Dec. 28, 2012, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 29th, 2012
Subscriber stories on December 29th, 2012
If Congress doesn't renew farm bill, it could cost you
Are you ready to pay $8 for a gallon of milk?
While legislators in Washington, D.C., continue to haggle over the looming fiscal cliff, America might be pushed over the so-called "Dairy Cliff" if Congress does not renew the farm bill set to expire Monday.
Two local men have been indicted on charges stemming from a local burglary, and the Celina Police Department continues to investigate other burglaries in the city involving stolen coins.
Abby Bergman's essay wins contest
CELINA - Winners from the 2012 top dog essay contest claimed their prizes Thursday at the Mercer County Auditor's office. Earning first place was Marion Local fifth-grader Abby Bergman, who wrote about her German Shepherd, Adella.
ST. MARYS - New Knoxville's boys basketball team used solid defense to fend off every St. Marys run and the Rangers knocked off the Roughriders 58-49 on Friday night at Murotech Court.
Girls Basketball Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Lincolnview's girls basketball team jumped out early on Parkway and never looked back as the Lancers avenged last year's loss to the Panthers during Friday's semifinal of the Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament held at Parkway High School.
Boys Basketball Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fairlawn pulled away in the fourth quarter to hand Parkway a 59-47 loss in the boys' semifinals of the Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament on Friday at Panther Gymnasium.
WOHSBC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The West Ohio High School Bowling Conference bowled at two different sites on Friday following the postponement of action on Thursday because of the winter storm.