Friday, April 19th, 2013
Obituaries on April 19th, 2013
Virginia R. "Ginny" Forthofer, 90, of Russia, died at 8:05 p.m. April 17, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Gerhard S. Kuhr, 86, St. Marys, died at 3:50 a.m. April 18, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Leo J. Osterholt, Sr., age 91, formerly of Philothea and most recently of Coldwater, Mich., passed away peacefully on April 17, 2013. [More]
Esther Elizabeth Stucke Bohman, 83, Osgood, died of natural causes and went to be with her Lord at 12:15 p.m. April 18, 2013, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Ernest E. Wenning, 81, New Bremen, died at 11:15 p.m. April 17, 2013, at Elmwood of New Bremen. [More]
Mary Wolfe, 70, St. Marys, died unexpectedly April 18, 2013, at her residence. [More]
Stories on April 19th, 2013
Grey recommends case be presented to grand jury
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey will recommend the police-involved shooting and death of an armed, 39-year-old St. Marys man in Celina on April 10 be presented to a grand jury to determine if any charges should be pressed against the officer. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - A new cell phone tower could surpass the 150-foot limit within Neil Armstrong Airport's protected airspace, threatening the safety of fliers, the airport manager says.
The times are a-changin' for garage salers.
Garage sales are not what they used to be due to the large number of people who choose to buy and sell online, said Justin Musgrave, who oversees the Mercer County Rummage Sale Facebook page.
OSU Extension official makes recommendation
Mercer County Commissioners plan to discuss a recommendation to hire a full-time OSU Extension ag educator.
OSU Extension Director Stephen Wright during a conference call with commissioners Thursday recommended the county hire a person full time; commissioners only want a part-time educator.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is hoping to net two criminal justice grants totaling nearly $55,000 to promote traffic safety and pay for officer overtime.
WAPAKONETA - A longtime director in Auglaize County will retire this summer so she can slow down and travel more.
Board of elections director Carolyn Campbell will step down Aug. 1 after seven years at the helm. Prior to her role as director, Campbell worked 33 years for Marathon Oil. [More]
MARIA STEIN - Law enforcement, emergency medical personnel and firefighters will converge on the Marion Local School grounds Saturday morning as part of a hazardous materials exercise.
MARIA STEIN - A four-run first inning was all St. Henry needed as a pitcher's duel commenced over the final six innings and the Redskins knocked off Marion Local 4-1 in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.
ST. HENRY - Coldwater's softball team took advantage of St. Henry's sloppy play to score early runs and the Cavaliers rolled to an 11-2 win over the Redskins in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
CELINA - The Celina softball team notched a nonconference win over Marion Local on Thursday night in much the same way the Book of Genesis starts out: In the big inning.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Blake Boughman's sacrifice fly scored Gabe Riegle in the top of the seventh inning and Fort Recovery's baseball team reached double-digit wins for the first time in six seasons with a 3-2 win over Franklin-Monroe on Thursday in Darke County.
Several story lines will highlight the Amsoil United States Auto Club (USAC) National Sprint Car Series on Saturday at Eldora Speedway when the track tries to host the season opener for the second straight week.
Local pictures on April 19th, 2013