Friday, February 21st, 2014
Former police chief continues bid to get job back
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The city in 2013 spent $49,884 in legal fees associated with the investigation and termination of former police chief Dave Slusser.
The funds paid to Clemans-Nelson & Associates - the city's legal representatives - include preparation for Slusser's ongoing appeal. Bills for January and February have not yet been submitted. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
More than three decades have passed since Jill (Henschen) Heitkamp's name flashed in the headlines of local newspapers on a regular basis, but the former New Knoxville basketball standout hit the news wire quite a few times recently when current Rangers' standout Haley Horstman cruised past her into the top spot as the all-time leading scorer. [More]
Obituaries on February 21st, 2014
Mary A. Smith, 87, Coldwater, died Feb. 19, 2014, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Mary "Jane" Londt, 65, Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Feb. 18, 2014, at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, Ind. [More]
Kirsten Elliott, 47, Westerville, passed away at her home on Feb. 18, 2014.
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Charles W. Waesch, 82, St. Marys, died at 2:22 a.m. Feb. 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on February 21st, 2014
Subscriber stories on February 21st, 2014
This winter's bitterly cold temperatures likely will lower the harvest of peaches and other fruit in the area.
Dale Kaiser, owner of Kaiser Fruit F
CELINA - A new Hot Head Burritos restaurant will open in a few months following the closing of a county revolving loan on Thursday.
Franchise owner
ST. MARYS - A homeowner was treated for smoke inhalation in a fire Thursday afternoon.
Virginia Wierwille, of 11846 Aqueduct Road, was taken to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, shortly after fire crews arrived at the home about 2:30 p.m.
FORT RECOVERY - Authorities are investigating a second burglary at the Tin Cupboard in the downtown area.
The latest incident occurred shortly afte
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public to identify a suspect who stole a pickup truck from the Maria Stein area Jan. 21.
The vehicle was later abandoned in a Walmart parking lot in Milford, east of Cincinnati.
State Swimming Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Tyus Temple will swim in the B-Final of the 100-yard butterfly after qualifying Thursday at the 2014 Division II state swimming championships in Canton.
Ball State's record-setting quarterback, Keith Wenning, has been invited to take part in the National Football League Scouting Combine being held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
After a record-setting high school football career at Celina, Braelen Bader has decided to continue to compete on the gridiron at the collegiate level.
ROCKFORD - Parkway golfer Jordan Bollenbacher will stay in Ohio to attend college and golf after signing a national letter-of-intent with the University of Tiffin on Wednesday.