Saturday, December 19th, 2020
Obituaries on December 19th, 2020
Margaret L. Fisher, age 99, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3:45 am. [More]
Theresa Platfoot, 54, Houston, died on Dec. 17, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospit [More]
Stories on December 19th, 2020
Health officials, group hear safety measures
CELINA - Health officials and Mercer County Cares members discussed vaccine safety during Friday's meeting as COVID-19 vaccinations are set to begin in at least two area nursing homes on Monday.
Priest reminisces about gifts, life, Lord's birthday
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. Fred Nietfeld as a boy routinely received one present during this time of the year since his birthday and Christmas were so close together. [More]
CELINA - Charges have been filed against clerks at seven businesses after Celina police found they were selling vaping products illegally to underage customers.
CELINA - One new death and 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mercer County on Friday, raising the death toll to 59 and the total case count to 3,156, according to a county health district social media post.
Big shots lift Celina past Kenton in WBL play
CELINA - When Dylan Feister made two free throws with 1.1 seconds remaining in Friday's game, a cheer from the Celina faithful resonated through the Fieldhouse.
FORT RECOVERY - When Caden Slusher's three fell right before the buzzer at the end of the third quarter to give Parkway its first lead, the Panthers had all the momentum. [More]
COLDWATER - Scoring runs can change the momentum of a basketball game in a hurry.
Friday night at the Palace, one such run allowed the Marion Local Flyers to grab the momentum and ultimately the victory after a big burst midway through the third quarter.
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Compiled By Tom Haines
St. Henry managed to shut down New Bremen in the fourth quarter to secure a 45-42 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball game at the Nest Friday night.
Local pictures on December 19th, 2020