Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Local police on Tuesday afternoon apprehended a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a robbery Nov. 15 at People's Bank.
Cody J. Maxwell, whose address is listed as at large, was taken into custody about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Wayne Street and Myers Road. He was charged with robbery and theft and transported to the Mercer County Detention Center, where he remains jailed without bond. [More]
Locally-based agribusiness talks about operations
By Nancy Allen
ST. HENRY - As most Americans prepare to gobble up some turkey on Thursday, officials from locally-based Cooper Farms have a message - it does not raise Thanksgiving turkeys.
"So many people ask us if this is our busiest time of year," said compan [More]
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - An artistic vision is planned for Lions Club Park.
Christy Shell, a member of the New Bremen village park committee, spoke to council members Tuesday night about the need to turn the area south of Monroe Street near the lockkeeper's house into a village green that is inviting to residents and visitors throughout the year. [More]
Obituaries on November 27th, 2013
Eugene V. Imwalle, 80, Maria Stein, died 11:25 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2013, at his home. [More]
Cora Elizabeth Oswalt, 93, New Weston, passed away Nov. 25, 2013, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Pollyann M. Davis, 90, Celina, passed away at home with her family at 7:30 p.m. [More]
Local pictures on November 27th, 2013
Subscriber stories on November 27th, 2013
CELINA - A Montezuma man who was arrested last month for illegally possessing weapons now faces 26 additional felony charges in Mercer and Auglaize counties, including four counts of promoting prostitution.
MINSTER - A former employee of St. Augustine-St. Joseph Catholic parishes is under investigation for missing church funds.
Minster Police Chief R
FORT RECOVERY - The high school renovation project is nearing completion and board members are contemplating which projects to pursue with the remaining contingency money.
Firm required to create 40 jobs
FORT RECOVERY - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $500,000 county revolving loan to a Minnesota-based egg-breaking company seeking to open a new business north of the village.
CELINA - Mercer County voters in May will likely see a renewal levy to support the disabled.
Mike Overman, superintendent for Mercer County Develop
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Dog Warden Russ Bailey is seeking a minimal increase in spending for 2014.
Bailey toured the nearly-completed dog sh
VAN WERT - Tony Orlando didn't want to spoil his upcoming Christmas concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center by giving away too many details, but he promised an engaging performance of holiday songs and hits from his decades-spanning career.
NORTH STAR - A fire Tuesday morning destroyed a Darke County outbuilding that housed a workshop and farm machinery.
No injuries were reported and
Wayne Trace's 18-0 run in second quarter propels Raiders to win
ROCKFORD - Parkway's girls basketball team struggled in the second quarter and Wayne Trace responded by going on an 18-0 run to lead the Raiders to a 77-61 win on Tuesday at Panther Gymnasium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's girls basketball team pulled away in the second half and improved to 3-0 on the season with a 51-41 win over Waynesfield-Goshen at The Hangar on Tuesday night.
ST. HENRY - Jeff Paul's strong junior season in baseball has paid off with a chance for the St. Henry standout to play at the college level as the Redskins' senior signed a letter-of-intent on Tuesday with NCAA Division II Ohio Dominican.