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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
Coldwater man found guilty of raping child
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - David Ray Leugers, 36, was found guilty on Tuesday of two first-degree felony counts of rape of a person under age 13, including specifications that he used force or the threat of force to commit the crimes.
Judge Jeffrey Ingraham read the verdict in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. Leugers, a Coldwater resident, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison on each charge. [More]
From player to GM
Celina grad McGohan takes on new role with Mariners
By Colin Foster
Kevin McGohan had success in high school as a player at Montgomery Field.
The 2016 Celina High School graduate is now ready for a successful stint as new general manager of the Grand Lake Mariners.
The 20-year-old Ohio University student takes over the general manager role that had been filled by Barb Delzeith for the past several summers. A year after having served as an intern, McGohan becomes the youngest GM in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League history. [More]
Obituaries on May 16th, 2018
James McClain
James Dell McClain, 83, of Springdale, AR and formerly of Lima, passed away on May 5, 2018 in Springdale, AR. [More]
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Residents want more restaurants
Celina survey results are in
CELINA - Respondents of a recent survey overwhelmingly indicated the downtown needs more restaurants, but a city official said they aren't coming unless local entrepreneurs invest the money and time.
Dannon wastewater output increase OK'd
MINSTER - Dannon will be permitted to increase its plant's wastewater output from 880,000 gallons per day to 1.1 million gallons per day.
Village council members on Tuesday passed legislation 3-1 to allow the increase. Member Paul Enneking cast the only "no" vote.
Council advances CVS liquor permit transfer
CELINA - City council members this week voted 4-1 to advance to third reading a resolution endorsing the transfer of a carryout wine and mixed beverages license to CVS Pharmacy for its 1020 N. Main St. site.
Schmitz named to fair board
Concert ticket sales higher
CELINA - Mercer County Fair Board members appointed a new member at their Tuesday meeting.
Kyle Schmitz of Coldwater will fill an open seat until e
Fort considers phys-ed waiver
FORT RECOVERY - School administrators on Tuesday considered implementing a physical-education waiver that would allow students to participate in an extracurricular activity or band for two years in lieu of attending gym class.
Rockford council members vote to place levy renewal on ballot
ROCKFORD - Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to place a 2.8-mill operating levy renewal on the November ballot.
If approved, the tax would continue to collect $37,859 annually for five years and cost the owner of a $100,000 house $94.59 per year, fiscal officer Lisa Kuhn said.
St. Marys standoff ends peacefully
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Sheriff's deputies reportedly helped calm a suicidal male Tuesday after a standoff outside a home on Eastway Court.
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Three face drug charges after stop
CELINA - Three people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on Monday.
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies reportedly stopped a 2000 Mer
Wohlgamuth earns WBL's top accolades
All-WBL Softball
Shawnee catcher Chloe Wohlgamuth was the choice of the coaches to be the 2018 Western Buckeye League Softball Player of the Year as the all-league honors were released Wednesday.
Lakers end season
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus' baseball team's season came to an end with a 6-0 loss to The Apprentice School of Virginia in an elimination game of the USCAA Small College World Series in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
Center offers high-flying fitness
ST. MARYS - A mother and daughter want people to come "fly" with them as they bring big-city fitness trends to a small community.
Kathy Wallace and
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