Friday, January 2nd, 2015
By Shelley Grieshop
Local traffic deaths declined in 2014 from the previous year and authorities hope to make it a trend.
Area law enforcement officers said they will continue to monitor "hot spots" where accidents more frequently occur, as well as target impaired drivers and those not wearing seat belts. [More]
Obituaries on January 2nd, 2015
Jayma S. Evers, 55, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 31, 2014, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
James R. Hone, 82, Celina, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Norma Marie High, 86, Celina, died at 12:33 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Ruth Donovan, 83, Celina, died at 10 p.m. Dec. 27, 2014, at her home.
She was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Willshire, to Robert and Ruth Ann Riker Davis. [More]
Shirlee I. Kleinhenz, 84, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 12:28 a.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Kettering Medical Center, from complications suffered after a fall. [More]
Floyd L. "Fly" Yaney, 76, Van Wert, and formerly of Celina, died at 9:55 a.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at his residence in Van Wert. [More]
Marilyn D. Werling, 77, Burkettsville, died Jan. 1, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. [More]
Sheila Clark, 58, Celina, passed away Jan. 1, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on January 2nd, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 2nd, 2015
MINSTER - A former police officer has filed an appeal with the Third District Court of Appeals claiming his termination one year ago violated his due process.
From staff and wire reports
COLDWATER - Mercer Health is limiting visitation at its facilities after handling about 185 seasonal influenza cases at its outpatient facilities and admitting 15 patients.
Curtain Call
The overwhelming stack of trophies, awards, and accomplishments that former Marion Local basketball standout Lori Albers earned throughout her career is one of the most impressive this area has ever witnessed.
Highlights: A final glimpse at 2014
With the colossal number of athletic achievements in 2014, inevitably some were left off the top 10 list but deserved a special shout-out.
This week's highlights column will be used to commemorate those moments - starting with a couple individual state titles in track and field.