Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - In his first year as Mercer County Educational Service Center Alternative School director, Aaron Rose said he's been thrilled to watch troubled students rise to the challenges he's set.
With many students finding part-time employment at local restaurants and retailers and attendance rates surpassing prior years', Rose said his students are buying into the system on their way toward becoming responsible and accountable adults. [More]
Obituaries on November 23rd, 2016
Marcella C. "Sally" Heitkamp age 96 formerly of Osgood, Ohio died at 7:25 PM on November 21, 2016 at Celina Manor. [More]
Duane Brunswick, Celina, died on Nov. 22, 2016.
Arrangements are pending at H [More]
Local pictures on November 23rd, 2016
Subscriber stories on November 23rd, 2016
Rockford street bid accepted
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the annexation of 8.732 acres into Fort Recovery.
They also accepted a bid of more than $700,000 for a major street improvement in Rockford.
More pay sought for extra routes
FORT RECOVERY - The school district's transportation director is urging board members to replace two buses, improve drivers' benefits and increase pay for extracurricular drivers.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Dog Warden Russ Bailey's requested 2017 budget could save the county $23,000.
Bailey requested $5,000 in equipment appropriations, down from $28,000 this year.
MONTEZUMA - A single-vehicle accident downed a power pole, closing state Route 219 between U.S. 127 and Canal Street for six and a half hours this morning.
Due to Coldwater's playing in the state football playoffs on Saturday, the times for the semifinals of the OVISCO Classic girls basketball tournament have been changed.