Friday, January 13th, 2023
Obituaries on January 13th, 2023
Patty Sue Brock, 72, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home in Celina. [More]
Jo Rowen, 90, of St. Marys, died 5:18 P.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Connie "Constance"(Hamberg) Davenport, age 70, of Montezuma, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home in Montezuma. [More]
Urban A. Knapke, age 95, of Maria Stein, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Mary (Becky) Quellhorst, 67, New Bremen, died at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 10, 2023, at her home. [More]
Stories on January 13th, 2023
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials are suspending the search for a new office location as county commissioners reevaluate years-old plans to create more space for county agencies.
Officials: Use food pantries
As extra COVID-related payments for the program formerly known as food stamps end in February, area Job and Family Service directors encourage recipients to use other available programs including local food pantries. [More]
CELINA - School board members on Thursday took the first step toward placing a 1% earned-income tax renewal levy on the May 2 primary/special election ballot.
CHICKASAW - As work winds down on major infrastructure upgrades in the village, a consulting engineer said the project has a good chance of coming in at or close to budget.
WAPAKONETA - A Celina woman was arrested on Tuesday for a probation violation and may face additional charges after investigators reportedly found counterfeit checks, money and drugs and suspected methamphetamine at a hotel room.
Flyers hold off Cardinals to keep pace atop MAC
NEW BREMEN - Marion Local remained atop the girls Midwest Athletic Conference basketball standings with a 38-25 victory over New Bremen Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]
ST.HENRY - St. Henry's defense came ready to play Thursday night.
The Redskins forced turnovers on the first three possessions and doubled down on their pressure on the way to a 37-17 victory over New Knoxville in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Redskin Gymnasium.
FORT RECOVERY - Coldwater played strong defense and took advantage of Fort Recovery's struggles shooting the ball to pick up a 41-7 victory over the Indians on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina wrestling team improved to 4-1 in Western Buckeye League action with a 67-12 win over Elida on Thursday at the Celina High School gymnasium.
Local pictures on January 13th, 2023