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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Driver in fatal accident arrested
From staff reports
CELINA - A Bradford man was arrested on Sunday after his reported involvement in a three-vehicle accident that day that killed a Coldwater woman.
Teddy Hale, 28, was being held on Monday in the Mercer County jail on a $500,000 bond, facing a charge of driving under license suspension. Further charges are expected to be filed, according to a Celina Police Department news release. [More]
Roughriders defeat Elida
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - Two first-half goals by senior Lil Ankerman got the St. Marys girls soccer team off and running and on its way to a 4-2 victory over Elida Monday night at Roughrider Field.
With its sixth consecutive victory, St. Marys remains unbeaten in the Western Buckeye League at 5-0-1 and improves to 7-3-1 overall. [More]
Obituaries on September 29th, 2020
Anna Bertke
Anna Marie (Borger) Bertke, age 97 of St. Henry, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Jane Bertke
Jane Kennedy Bertke, age 76, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Thursday, Au [More]
Charles Doseck
Charles D. Doseck, 67, rural New Knoxville, died at 7:22 p.m. Sept. 25, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. [More]
Tawanna Harruff
Tawanna J. Harruff, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:32 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her residence in Celina, with her family by her side. [More]
Thomas Hoyng
Thomas C. Hoyng, age 76, of St. Henry died on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center, Dayton. [More]
Barbara Vogel
Barbara Vogel, 85, of Saint Marys, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
Pamela Lawson
Pamela J. Lawson, 64, Celina, died on Sept. 24, 2020, at her residence.
Rites are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on September 29th, 2020
Subscriber stories on September 29th, 2020
Celina another step closer to sidewalk program
CELINA - City councilors continue to inch toward establishing a comprehensive city sidewalk program that would address residential, commercial and industrial properties.
St. Henry hires new village official
ST. HENRY - Village council members hired Stan Sutter as the new village administrator during Monday's meeting.
Council members under suspension of rules unanimously approved his appointment after meeting in executive session for roughly 20 minutes.
St. Marys park gets new name
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday performed first reading of a resolution that would rename the area referred to as High Street Park.
The area would be designated as Mill Park, due to its proximity to the historic mill being restored on the opposite bank of the Miami-Erie Canal.
Active Mercer COVID cases decrease
CELINA - Active cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County were down considerably on Monday as one new case raised the county's total to 1,055.
Auglaize County did not report any information by press time.
Celina Halloween parade is canceled
Trick or treat set for Oct. 25
CELINA - Officials have canceled the annual Celina Lions Club Halloween parade due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, mayor Jeff Hazel announced at Monday night's regular council meeting.
New Bremen council OKs buying nearly 140 acres
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday approved an ordinance to purchase 139.45 acres of land for $1.5 million.
The land is located on State Route 274, 2.2 miles east of the village in Van Buren Township.
A good night
Celina shuts out Defiance in WBL match
CELINA - Celina's seniors had their best memories read over the loudspeakers during Monday's girls soccer Senior Night ceremony.
They made some more memories at the soccer stadium, too.
Area Roundup
Bulldogs fall to Starfires
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina dropped to 7-6 on the volleyball season in taking a five-set loss to South Adams on Monday night at the Intermediate School.
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