Thursday, February 16th, 2017
County workers, spouses get priority
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey is gearing up to offer free concealed-carry classes to all county employees, their spouses and the public.
Grey told the newspaper he plans to offer classes to those 21 and older beginning in March, funded by a concealed handgun license expense fund. [More]
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Officials at various Mercer County organizations are working to better coordinate services for those in need.
Mercer County Community Organizations Linking Together's No Wrong Door program aims to better connect entities so referrals can be made more easily and efficiently. Organization leaders met Wednesday to share what each group has to offer the community. The event combined elements of an exhibition with social time for participants to get to know one another. [More]
Obituaries on February 16th, 2017
Holly Sue Crabtree, 42, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2017 at her residence. [More]
Joetta L. Ward, 67, of Celina, OH, died at 11:45 am, on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH. [More]
Rita C. Wendel, 96, Fort Recovery "St. Anthony," Ohio, died on February 14, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on February 16th, 2017
Subscriber stories on February 16th, 2017
CELINA - A New Haven, Indiana, man on Wednesday was found guilty of aggravated robbery with a weapons specification, a first-degree felony, after pleading no contest to the charge related to a Rockford robbery.
Businesses, citizens and others honored
COLDWATER - Seven local residents and businesses were honored Wednesday at the village Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet.
A new award cal
Montezuma
MONTEZUMA - Village council members Wednesday night authorized mayor Randy Garman to sign any documents dealing with legal action involving the village.
Friday Night Spotlight: Parkway winless in series since 2000-01 season
When Doug Hughes was the head coach at Botkins in the 2000-01 season, his team had some epic Shelby County League battles with the Russia Raiders, then led by senior captain Eric Rosenbeck.
Hoops Highlights
Fort Recovery (16-2, 6-2 MAC) comes to town tonight in hopes of ruining another perfect conference run for Minster (19-2, 8-0 MAC).
A victory by the Wildcats would make them the first MAC program since Coldwater in the early 1990s to go unbeaten through conference play in back-to-back seasons.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater senior Caleb Keck will get the chance for a fourth straight appearance on the podium at the Division II state diving championships after winning the district championship at Bowling Green State University on Wednesday.