Thursday, March 26th, 2020
Board told virus has cut off supply chains
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - Prudent use of personal protective equipment has become a priority for Mercer Health staff as both the state and nation are critically short during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Along with creating high demand for certain medical supplies and preventive gear, COVID-19 has also disrupted the global supply lines that would provide such supplies. [More]
From staff reports
  ST. MARYS - Mayor Patrick McGowan reassured residents that water, sewer, electric, police, fire and EMS services will be provided in the face of the coranavirus pandemic.
Officials have limited access to city buildings and having employees work remotely, he said in a news release. Non-essential services such as brush pickup and curbside recycling pickup will face temporary disruptions or interruptions until further notice. [More]
Obituaries on March 26th, 2020
Frank Hutson, 82, of New Bremen, Ohio, and formerly of Salem, West Virginia, died 12:46 P.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his residence. [More]
Larry D. Haas, age 82, passed away on March 24, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Sue Barna, 84, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 10:56 a.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
James Wicker, 36, St. Marys, died on March 23, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital, [More]
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Lange, age 97, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on the evening of March 24, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Betty Taylor, 72, of Wapakoneta, died 6:17 P.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at her residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 26th, 2020
CELINA - The person who tested positive for COVID-19 is over 50 years old and had been hospitalized, officials said on Wednesday.
Twenty-two people
Tony Donauer had a client in his barber's chair when Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the closure of all Ohio barbershops, hair salons, nail salons and tattoo parlors during a March 18 news conference.
CELINA - A Celina man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to 46 felony charges, including rape, sexual battery and pandering obscenity with a minor.
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The following event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• The New Knoxville Historical Society's annual meeting scheduled for Apri
NORTH STAR - Two people, including a Celina man, were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Darke County on Tuesday afternoon.
At about 2:14 p.m. Tu
Dream Team
ROCKFORD - Next year will be Dylan Hughes' final season wearing a Parkway basketball uniform.
And he plans on playing every game like it's his last.
Dream Team
MINSTER - Justin Nixon set the bar high entering this season.
"On Day 1, (Minster coach Mike McClurg) had us sit down and write down a list of
Allison Siefring had a career year for the Edison State Community College women's basketball team.
The St. Henry graduate was able to do something for the first time in her basketball career, too.