Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Flames streaked from mobile home
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - A mobile home fire claimed the life of an unidentified man Tuesday night in the 3600 block of Bunker Hill Road, west of the city.
Celina and Coldwater firefighters responded to the area off state Route 118 after a neighbor reportedly called 911 just before 8 p.m. [More]
Division IV Sectional at Coldwater
By Randy Bruns
COLDWATER - Winning is seldom easy at Coldwater's Division IV sectional, but the Marion Local Flyers did it in extremely tough fashion on Tuesday night.
The Flyers dominated the Fort Recovery Indians for the first 23 minutes of action but had to hang on for dear life at the end before prevailing by a score of 47-43 at The Palace. [More]
Obituaries on February 27th, 2013
Thomas V. Francis, 90, Russia, passed away at 3:07 p.m. Feb. 25, 2013, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Billy A. Kraner, 66, Rockford, died at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 26, 2013, at Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center, where he was a patient. [More]
Shirley Ann Schwieterman Mertz, 78, Celina passed away at 10:50 a.m. Feb. 25, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family. [More]
Rosemary Buday Ewry, 77, Formaly of Coldwater, passed away peacefully Feb. 25, 2013. [More]
Glen Henderson Jr., 69, Celina and formerly of Clayton, passed away Feb. 25, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following an extended illness. [More]
Chris Michael Reichert, 55, Lexington, Ky., passed away unexpectedly Feb. 24, 2013. [More]
Local pictures on February 27th, 2013
Subscriber stories on February 27th, 2013
GRAND LAKE - A federal report identifies Grand Lake as one of 18 potential aquatic pathways for nuisance species to reach the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin but ranked the probability as low.
CELINA - The government offices of Mercer County are in the midst of a massive computer server upgrade that officials say will better protect sensitive data, improve efficiency and save the county money.
Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce
NEW BREMEN - The village of Minster was lauded by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce during its annual awards meeting Tuesday.
The village was given the award for its 2 1/2-year Fourth Street reconstruction project. Village administrator Don Harrod accepted the plaque.
Water plant
NEW BREMEN - Council members Tuesday night reviewed a retire/rehire request from water plant superintendent Greg Dennings.
After discussing his commitment to the job and his desire to continue serving the public, council members unanimously approved the request.
CELINA - A Sylvania business owner was awarded a $115,756 contract with the county to supply bridge and culvert materials for upcoming projects.
In
WAPAKONETA - A 33-year-old Alabama man - wanted on felony drug charges in his home state - was arrested for possessing drugs, weapons and stolen identifications following a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County on Saturday morning.
COLDWATER - School board members on Tuesday night addressed new teacher and principal evaluation mandates the federal government soon will be implementing.
Inspections rank two below state average
Ohio Department of Health inspections showed no substandard care or immediate jeopardy for any residents of Grand Lake area nursing homes.
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Division II Sectional at Lima Senior
LIMA - St. Marys ended a long postseason drought and avenged a regular-season loss to Kenton to advance in the Division II boys basketball sectional as the Roughriders defeated the Wildcats 60-50 on Tuesday night at Lima Senior High School.
State Bowling Preview
Coldwater girls bowling coach Rick Hartings is hoping for no bumps on the road in Columbus like there was in the final week of the regular season in the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference.