Friday, February 16th, 2018
Mendon man found in truck
By Ed Gebert
MENDON - A 49-year-old Mendon village employee died Thursday in an industrial accident at the village's water treatment facility.
First responders arrived at the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m. to find village employee Brendan Poling apparently had [More]
By Dave Stilwell
MARIA STEIN - In a game of momentum shifts, Marion Local hit a couple big fourth-quarter three-pointers and held off New Knoxville in the closing seconds for a 42-38 victory in the regular season finale Thursday night at the Hangar.
The Flyers took control of the game early, thanks in part to an active zone defense that forced nine New Knoxville turnovers in the first quarter. [More]
Area Roundup
By Colin Foster
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Celina boys bowling team captured the Western Buckeye League boys' bowling tournament title on Thursday at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton.
The Bulldogs totaled a team score of 3,948 for the win. Wapakoneta took second (3,830) and St. Marys third (3,760). [More]
Obituaries on February 16th, 2018
Renee Marilyn Bertke-Jensen passed away Sunday, February 11th, 2018, at the Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis, In., with family. [More]
Brookie Spence went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on February 15th at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on February 16th, 2018
Subscriber stories on February 16th, 2018
ST. MARYS - A family has been forced to leave home after a fire destroyed the second story of the house and smoke and water damage compromised the rest.
MINSTER - A former Minster-Jackson Township fire chief has repaid $980 to the village of Minster after state auditors discovered he had made credit card charges that were unsupported or prohibited by village policy.
CELINA - A state auditor's representative lauded city officials this week for once again achieving a clean annual audit.
Regional representative Jo
Fort firm seeks revolving loan
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week scheduled multiple hearings for public comment on numerous proposals.
A public hearing is set for 10
Shelby County Sheriff's Office investigators are looking into an incident in which an unknown person reportedly gained access to a Shelby County stud
NEW BREMEN - Crown Equipment Corp. has been recognized by the CA Group and the state Legislature for the company's part in employing local people with disabilities.
Late 3-pointer lifts Minster past Fort Recovery in state-ranked matchup
FORT RECOVERY- With the score tied 35-all with 39.7 seconds left in regulation, Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss sent out a lineup with one senior guard and two freshmen.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry seniors left the floor late in the fourth quarter to a standing ovation.
It was well deserved after a fantastic finale.