MONTEZUMA - The body of a 10-year-old girl who reportedly had wandered from a home was found in a channel of water Saturday afternoon.
Jade Riggs, 6339 state Route 703, Celina, was found dead by firefighters at about 2 p.m. Saturday during extensive search efforts by area emergency responders. [
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CELINA - Officials deemed the 2016 Celina Lake Festival a success despite the heat and humidity.
Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel this morning said the weather did keep some people at bay, drawing down the crowds slightly, but it didn't damper the overall success.
BURKETTSVILLE - A mysterious creature is lurking on the outskirts of Mercer County.
Reports reached the paper late last week and were soon confirmed after some investigation - Bigfoot has been spotted in Burkettsville.
Document sent to auditors in two counties
Wabash River Conservancy District board members on Saturday approved a preliminary operating budget of $30,000.
The budget will be sent to auditors' offices in Mercer and Darke counties for approval, conservancy secretary Lil Knapke reported.
Tri-County Swimming Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys Seahawks had a dominating day in the swimming pool to capture the overall title of the Tri-County Swimming and Diving Championships held Saturday at Bryson Pool in Celina.
Weekend sweep of Galion gives Grand Lake home playoff game on Tuesday
CELINA - After losing Thursday and Friday to drop into a tie for second in the GLSCL North with Irish Hills, Grand Lake needed to win its final two games against Galion and get some help from Lorain County in its two-game series with the Leprechauns.
