Thursday, April 17th, 2014
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - Higher education in Ohio and the U.S. is falling behind the rest of the world, according to Wright State University's president.
President David Hopkins, speaking at the annual report to the community in New Bremen on Wednesday, said he's concerned about the direction of higher education in Ohio and the U.S. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
NEW BREMEN - A new executive director will lead the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce beginning Monday.
Board president Lori Rindler announced Wednesday that New Bremen native Logan O'Neill was chosen for the position. Logan will replace Scott Frey, who tendered his resignation effective March 24. [More]
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - By early indications, Wednesday's baseball game between Lincolnview and St. Henry looked like it was going to be a pitchers' duel between the Lancers' Jalen Roberts and the Redskins' Jason Jacobs.
The duel, however, turned into more of a one-man show after the third inning. [More]
Obituaries on April 17th, 2014
Shirley Ann Cordonnier, 71, Versailles, passed away at 11:04 a.m. April 15, 2014, at Wayne HealthCare, Greenville. [More]
Local pictures on April 17th, 2014
Subscriber stories on April 17th, 2014
Appeal of state audit assessment only allowed up to $30K
CELINA - Health board members on Wednesday learned the agency is in the black with revenues exceeding expenses this year by more than $77,000.
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NEW BREMEN - Students participating in sports or other extracurricular activities may be taking drug tests next year.
Coaches at Wednesday's board of education meeting spoke in support of the monitoring.
An ammonia nitrate explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, one year ago today killed 15 people and injured almost 200.
No ammonium nitrate is stored in Mercer or surrounding counties; however, dangerous chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia are stockpiled at various locations.
CELINA - A resident seeking to rebuild a home may need to replace the existing sewage system.
The information was detailed in a policy Mercer Count
CELINA - More than two dozen traffic stops and two vehicle searches were conducted Tuesday night during a second drug interdiction event by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
CELINA - A Celina man has pleaded innocent to attempted aggravated murder and other charges stemming from an incident in which a gun was fired near a 2-year-old child.
ST. MARYS - The school district Wednesday ended a longtime contract with a communications company after learning the business has been underpaying them for broadband by more than $35,000 per year.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen High School students may get additional credit for taking more difficult classes starting next year.
Guidance counselor Tr
A New Knoxville man was charged with vehicular manslaughter for the death of a 16-year-old bicyclist one month ago.
Richard Kuck, 72, of New Knoxville, on Wednesday was charged with the second-degree misdemeanor. His case is pending in Sidney Municipal Court.
COLDWATER - Wednesday's baseball game between Lima Central Catholic and Coldwater gave the Cavaliers a chance to avenge last year's loss in the opening game of the sectional tournament.
COLDWATER - Gwen Seitz, a key member of the Coldwater girls bowling team's run of state success the past several seasons will head to Lima to continue her education and career at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
Eldora Speedway
The United States Auto Club (USAC) National Sprint Car Series has been competing at Eldora Speedway since 1962 with 71 different drivers visiting the coveted victory lane at the high-banked, half-mile oval.
Wednesday's local roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Hunter Weis threw six innings of two-hit baseball as Bath handed Celina its first loss in Western Buckeye League baseball action in a 3-0 contest on Wednesday in Lima.