Thursday, January 31st, 2013
By William Kincaid
While many residents welcomed the end of the state's estate tax on Jan. 1 that sapped a portion of the value of a deceased person's personal assets, some elected officials have said they may have to cut services once funded by this tax or look for a new revenue source. [More]
By Eric Adams
VAN WERT - Military facilities and artistic faculties often are not considered compatible; however, this summer Van Wert residents may see an exception to that thought.
The Wassenberg Art Center, which has served the community nearly 60 years, will gain more space when it moves from the former Wassenberg residence to the former armory down the street on U.S. 127. [More]
Obituaries on January 31st, 2013
Lois A. Slorp, 76, Celina, died peacefully in her sleep at Celina Manor Nursing Home on Jan. 30, 2013, and will be missed by her loving family and friends. [More]
Anna Diane Fennig was stillborn Jan. 23, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton [More]
Local pictures on January 31st, 2013
Subscriber stories on January 31st, 2013
CELINA - A new grocery store will open in Lakewood Village Shopping Center on Havemann Road in mid- to late February.
Ruler Foods, a pilot format of Kroger's JayC Food Stores Division, is going in the eastern portion of the former Walmart, next to Dunham's Sports.
A former Celina woman, who pleaded no contest to driving drunk and crashing into a St. Marys couple on a motorcycle 17 months ago, will spend 30 days in the Mercer County Detention Center.
State Team Wrestling Tournament
COLDWATER - Bolstered by the heavier weight classes, Coldwater advanced to the regional finals of the Division III state team wrestling tournament with a 37-30 win over Bath in semifinal action on Wednesday night at The Palace.
Last Curtain Call
As Jon Shindollar gazes at the empty patch of land, that for close to 100 years housed Mendon-Union High School, he acknowledges the eerie notion that his old school is gone.
Midwest Athletic Conference Game of the Week
Another week, another big challenge for St. Henry's boys basketball team.
The top-ranked team in Division IV took over sole possession of first pla
Celina's boys basketball team opened the Western Buckeye League schedule with three straight defeats, but the Bulldogs have a shot to win their third straight league game on Friday night with a road trip to Shawnee.