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Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
Bones: Victim's origin narrowed
Forensics test reveals more clues in case
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Forensics test results have revealed possible locations where an unidentified homicide victim may have lived in the last 10 years.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey planned to reveal during a news conference today that parts of the victim's skeletal remains, which were found Jan. 3, 2016, south of Celina near Grand Lake, had been intentionally removed before the body was dumped. The bones were first discovered by a person walking in a wooded area near U.S. 127 and Coldwater Creek Road. [More]
Parkway hires superintendent
By Tom Stankard
ROCKFORD - Parkway board of education members on Tuesday hired a new superintendent, after a search of several months.
They also approved 2-percent raises for district administrators.
After narrowing a list of 11 superintendent candidates, board members voted to hire Jeanne Osterfeld. Her initial two-year contract begins Aug. 1 with a $94,500 salary. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2017
Janice Figley
Janice Arlene "Jan" Figley, 81, of St. Marys, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, [More]
Andrew Hemmelgarn
Andrew W. Hemmelgarn, age 96, of Cassella, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Willa Bigelow
Willa Bigelow, Celina, died on June 13, 2017, at her residence.
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Storm damage reported
Severe thunderstorms swept through portions of Mercer and Auglaize counties on Tuesday evening, dumping heavy rains and dime-sized hail in some areas while toppling trees and power poles and causing roof damage in other areas.
Fort board ponders trainer pact
Services would cost $15,000
FORT RECOVERY - Board of education members on Tuesday discussed contracting for an athletic trainer for the 2017-2018 school year after being without one for the past school year.
Manure complaint found to be invalid
CELINA - Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members on Tuesday reviewed an invalid manure application complaint in the Grand Lake St. Marys Watershed.
Minster zoning board approves variances
MINSTER - A handful of people including the owners of a business on Tuesday supported zoning variances for three property holders.
The owners of We
Rauh Road to close for project
From staff reports
Rauh Road will be closed between Pine Road and St. Anthony Road in Washington Township for a bridge rehabilitation, according to Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart.
Karts rev up for Community Days
From staff report
ROCKFORD - Go-karts from Racing for Relief will roar into Rockford to help celebrate Community Days on Saturday.
The St. Hen
Zuma Days offers volleyball, two nights of music
From staff reports
MONTEZUMA - Zuma Days organizers have added a sand volleyball tournament featuring a cash prize for this year's festival, which kicks off Thursday.
Local legislators react to shooting outside Washington
U.S. legislators representing the area addressed this morning's shooting just outside of Washington that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Lousiana and others wounded.
Magley helps Mariners beat Joes
CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners and Hamilton Joes looked headed for an offensive tug-o-war after a few innings of Tuesday's game at Montgomery Field.
Then Mariner pitcher Tyler Magley stepped onto the rubber and completely shut down the Joes.
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