Friday, December 30th, 2016
By Tom Stankard
Area law enforcement officials warn that officers will make sure people are being responsible this weekend. as they celebrate the new year
According to AAA, alcohol-impaired drivers contribute to about 1 out of every 3 traffic deaths on U.S. roadways. In Ohio, alcohol use contributed to more than 12,500 crashes in 2015. [More]
Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - The inside game of the Marion Local Flyers gave them a small lead over St. Henry at halftime of Thursday's Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic championship game.
In the second half, the outside game of the Flyers turned that margin from small to big. [More]
Obituaries on December 30th, 2016
Luella R. Reinhart, 83, Bryant, Indiana, died December 28, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN. [More]
Local pictures on December 30th, 2016
Subscriber stories on December 30th, 2016
CELINA - Ohio Third District Court of Appeals judges this week affirmed a jury verdict ordering the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to pay more than $515,000 to the owners of farmland near Celina after their property had been damaged by flooding.
CELINA - Mercer County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Mary Pat Zitter was recently chosen from among 110 Ohio juvenile court judges to receive a prestigious award.
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact officials will meet with representatives of three architectural firms on Thursday to hear each company's vision for the school's new facility to be built near Wright State University-Lake Campus.
From staff and wire reports
SPRINGFIELD - Prosecutors have charged a southwest Ohio man with murder after his infant daughter was found dead strapped to a car seat in his truck in Mercer County's Washington Township.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Council members Thursday evening voted to move cash from four funds among final 2016 appropriations.
During second reading of the ordinance, council members unanimously approved deducting money for the expenses.
Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament
ROCKFORD - While the Parkway girls had trouble closing out their semifinal of the Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament, the Panther boys kept their foot on the gas for the whole game.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Minster girls routed Lima Central Catholic 60-26 to win the McDonald's Holiday Tournament on Thursday at Bath High School.