Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
Store was damaged in train-truck wreck
By Leslie Gartrell
COLDWATER - The Mr. Shoppe at 204 W. Main St. is slated to partially re-open today, a week after a semitrailer crashed into the building after colliding with a train.  
Although the front of the store is closed, owner Gary Bruns said the west side is open for clients. The Mr. Shoppe continues to serve existing wedding clients only. [More]
Coldwater scores early and often in win over Marion
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Justin Kaup got through the top of first inning quickly, and his Coldwater teammates provided the quick runs in the bottom of the inning.
The Cavaliers scored three in the bottom of the first against Marion Local and Kaup needed just under 50 pitches to complete a 12-0 five-inning win over the Flyers in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Wednesday at Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on June 23rd, 2022
Daniel L. Fisher, 69, of St. Marys, OH died 5:30 a.m. Monday June 20, 2022 at his residence, with his loving family at his side. [More]
Theodore "Ted" Crusie, 86, of St. Marys, OH died at 4:01 p.m. Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
Marie Snider age 93, of Cridersville passed away 10:12 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022 at Otterbein-Cridersville. [More]
Cora F. "Corky" Slife, 94, of Wapakoneta, died 5:05 p.m., Tues. June 21, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 23rd, 2022
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this month rejected four requests for a share of the county government's $7.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Official: Cyber threats on the rise
COLDWATER - With cybersecurity threats on the rise, a Mercer Health official said keeping the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data is crucial.
CELINA - A city-owned pond that has attracted throngs of swimmers amid a crushing heatwave was temporarily closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high E. coli bacteria levels.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members learned the district is in good financial standing, according to the district treasurer's five-year fiscal forecast presented this week.
Mercer County is tied for No. 1 in the state for lowest joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties, returning to the coveted spot after a more than two year absence.
CELINA - Wednesday night started out poorly for the Grand Lake Mariners, and then it got worse.
Richmond took a 6-0 lead in the first inning, and a
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
St. Henry scored five runs in the fifth inning for a 7-4 ACME baseball win over Celina at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Wednesday.