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IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
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IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
BOONE CAMPBELL KENTON
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
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IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO
ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
By Timothy Cox
Mercer County Commissioners are mulling how to divide about $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant money among more than $350,000 in eligible projects.
Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday where local government leaders told county officials about their proposed improvement projects. Commissioners said they expect to decide which projects to fund within a week or so. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Coldwater survived two Fort Recovery charges, taking the lead for good in the bottom of the fourth inning to take an 8-5 win in Mercer County ACME play at Veterans Field.
The win puts Coldwater at 17-5 on the summer and likely secures the Cavs the top seed for the county tournament starting Sunday in St. Henry with one league game remaining on Friday as Parkway comes to Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2007
Donald Felver, 91, of Celina, died June 26, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Roger Dean Leffel, 68, 15460 state Route 66 North, St. Marys, died at 1 a.m. June 26, 2007, at his residence. Cause of death was ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). [More]
Ann Irene Rabe, 85, of Fort Recovery, died June 23, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Luella M. Secrest, 89, formerly of Mendon, died at 7:10 a.m. June 26, 2007, at her daughter's residence in Montezuma. [More]
Local pictures on June 27th, 2007
Subscriber stories on June 27th, 2007
Ohio EPA officials will determine this week whether Mercer County will receive no-interest loans for the preliminary planning of two speculative sewer projects.
Some people get thank you cards for their efforts, but Mercer County DARE officers Sue Miller and Bud McFarlin received a colorful token of appreciation that simply will not fit in a standard envelope.
ST. HENRY - Despite strong opposition from Mayor Lavern Schulze and concerns from other residents, village council members unanimously passed a resolution on Monday night requiring 21 homeowners in the Osterholt/Eastview subdivision to install sidewalks and new driveway approaches.
ROCKFORD - Utilities committee members on Tuesday decided the village does not need to increase water rates in July.
The committee - comprised of c
NEW BREMEN - Local residents who have ash trees in their yards are being asked to help the New Bremen Tree Commission complete a survey in the wake of increasing Emerald Ash Borer infestation in northern Ohio.
A six-run cushion almost wasn't enough for Grand Lake to pick up a win over rival Lima on Tuesday evening at Jim Hoess Field.
Lima scored five unanswered runs in the final three innings but Grand Lake held on for a 6-5 win in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry American Legion Post 648 split a non-league doubleheader with the Napoleon River Bandits Legion team on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.
Sunburst Promotions sold; new shop will combine 2 businesses
Sunburst Promotions has been sold to Ernst Sporting Goods and soon will move from its current location at 1643 Celina Road, St. Marys, to the St. Marys Square Shopping Plaza, 1238 Indiana Ave.