Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Though law enforcement personnel nationally have been heavily scrutinized for use of force and imperiled by antagonists, Mercer County residents continue to support their officers and deputies, Mercer County Jeff Grey said.
Speaking to the Celina Rotary Club on Tuesday afternoon, Grey updated members about local efforts to curb drug abuse, his opposition to state Issue 3 and the pressure officers face. [More]
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - The Minster volleyball team has a lot of attackers and they know how to use them.
Their nine-game winning streak supports that theory.
By early indications, Tuesday's game at Parkway appeared headed for a full five-set match as Minster got off to a slow start and Parkway led most of the first set. [More]
Obituaries on October 14th, 2015
Richard A. Ahrns age 75 of Minster, Ohio died on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Robert Lee Brandewie, age 59, Findlay, passed away of natural causes early Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015, at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio. [More]
John Richard "Dick" Clendenen, 90, St. Marys and formerly of Celina, passed awa [More]
LaRae Marie Dorsten, 23, formerly of Celina, OH died Sunday October 11, 2015 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. [More]
Dwight "Bud" Goins, 78, passed away at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, on October 12, 2015 at 2:30 P.M. [More]
Steven L. "Steve" King, 59, Wapakoneta, died at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 12, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
"Dearest Judah, please know that our greatest blessing was having you."
Heave [More]
Wayne E. Poor, 63, Celina, passed away at his home, on October 10, 2015.
He was born on May 28, 1952 in Mendon, OH. [More]
Clarence B. Timmerman, 84, Coldwater, died on Oct. 14, 2015, at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on October 14th, 2015
Subscriber stories on October 14th, 2015
MENDON - Parkway Local Schools officials will limit parents' ability to request particular teachers for their children attending the elementary school.
Decision 2015
ROCKFORD - The village's incumbent mayor is being challenged on the Nov. 3 ballot by Glenn Keeling.
Incumbent Amy Joseph said she decided to run for re-election to tend to unfinished business.
Decision 2015
ROCKFORD - Voters in the Parkway Local Schools district on Nov. 3 will decide whether to renew the school's operating levy.
The five-year, 8.97-mill property tax generates about $1 million per year, treasurer Debbie Pierce said.
CELINA - A representative of the Ohio Secretary of State's office was put on the hot seat Tuesday by county commissioners as he solicited support for proposed online voter registration.
CELINA - City council members Monday night approved purchasing a vacant lot at 1138 Princeton Ave. for $26,000 to allow for eventual upgrades to the city's wastewater system.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a donation of up to $20,000 toward the purchase of a new robot to educate local youth and adults.
CELINA - County officials on Tuesday approved the purchase of a new $73,850 security camera system and cable installation for the courthouse.
Merce
FORT RECOVERY - Four people were injured - including a child who remained in critical condition this morning - in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday at the intersection of Sharpsburg and St. Peter roads.
COLDWATER - Expenditures are expected to exceed revenues in the school district's new five-year forecast.
Coldwater Exempted Village Board of Educa
CELINA - The easiest way to score points in volleyball is serve well enough to keep the other team from getting the ball back over the net.
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Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
St. Henry and Coldwater secured their spots in a winner-take-all match for the MAC volleyball title Thursday night at the Palace in Coldwater after picking up conference wins on Tuesday.