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Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Officials predict bill's passing could cost schools
By Abigail Miller
State legislation intended to halt rising property taxes could result in an over $500 million decrease in state funds to school districts and local governments over a three-year period, according to the Ohio Legislative Services Commission (OLSC).
House Bill 187 was crafted in response to quickly soaring property values. It would modify procedures used to conduct property tax sales-assessment studies. [More]
Liquor option on ballot
Washington Township Sunday liquor sales
By Leslie Klosterman
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Township voters will decide on a local liquor option for the sale of liquor on Sundays on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
Should voters approve the issue, liquor would be permitted to be sold in licensed establishments on [More]
Third time's the charm
St. Henry defeats Coldwater to win Division III district title
By Gary R. Rasberry
KALIDA - It's tough to beat an opponent three times in one season.
But that was what Coldwater needed to do on Wednesday when the Cavaliers faced St. Henry in the Division III district volleyball final at Kortokrax Court in Kalida.
The Redskins, though, weren't in the mood to be triple-played by the Cavaliers, quickly winning the first two sets before the Cavaliers took the third set. [More]
Obituaries on October 26th, 2023
Phyllis Schroer
Phyllis E. Schroer, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Timothy Young
Timothy G. Young, 56, of Rockford, OH passed away in the eve of Friday October [More]
Richard Springer
Richard C. Springer, 93, Celina, died Oct. 25, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's [More]
Dorothy Silver
Dorothy Silver, 83, St. Marys, died Oct. 25, 2023, at Vancrest, St. Marys.
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Subscriber stories on October 26th, 2023
St. Marys building takes shape
Work continues on city building
ST. MARYS - Work on the new city municipal building is progressing on-schedule and slightly under budget, according the city engineer.
Superintende
LFA OKs additional $8,554 for project
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority this week approved a change order of an additional $8,554 for Phase 2 of the Mercer Wildlife Area project.
The c
4 people injured in 2-car accident
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Four people sustained injuries believed to range from minor to serious after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 29 and Hellwarth Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Mercer maintains lowest joblessness
Mercer County once again had the lowest joblessness in Ohio in September.
Mercer County's unemployment rate dipped slightly to 2.4% in September, down from 2.5% in August, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Entertainment through the years
Thinking of present days, never-ending quest for entertainment or relief from boredom, I raised the curtain on the stage of yesteryears. The days whe
Bulldogs survive with OT winner
ELIDA - For 80 minutes of soccer, Celina rarely mustered a run as Bath brought tremendous pressure on the defense.
But in overtime, Allana Carroll made one good chance count to extend the Bulldogs' season.
Eight area teams gear up for tournament
  The regular season is done, and now it's time for the second season.
Eight Midwest Athletic Conference and seven Western Buckeye League schools a
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Charlie Werling, QB, St. Henry
34 carries for 174 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins' 28-27 overtime victory over Fort Recovery.
Divisional matchups for week 11
Division III Region 12
16 Goshen (3-7) at 1 Hamilton Badin (10-0)
15 Western Brown (3-7) at 2 Tippecanoe (8-2)
14 Oakwood (4-6) at 3 Trotwood-M
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