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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 73 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
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IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
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IN CENTRAL OHIO
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Friday, January 16th, 2015
By David Giesige
The role of school volunteers is vast and their value immeasurable.
They are on the sidelines of the big game, in the classroom helping teachers, behind the counter in the cafeteria and are relied on every day in local school districts.
Area superintendents say the valuable crew do not fill positions that would be paid. However, Celina superintendent Jess Steiner said it's a mixed but positive scenario. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Heavy defensive pressure allowed Coldwater to dominate the first half in their 56-31 win over defeated New Bremen in MAC girls basketball action Thursday night at the Palace.
The Cavaliers (6-6, 2-2 MAC) used the full-court pressure to force 24 turnovers against New Bremen. The turnovers, along with a chilly 9-of-41 shooting effort (22 percent), spelled doom for the Cardinals. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2015
Eilleen Webster Dicke, 93, died at home on Jan. 14, 2015, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. [More]
Marilyn Hoenie, 72, Celina, died at 10:35 a.m. Jan. 13, 2015, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Nancy Jean Knierim Wreede, 82, died Jan. 14, 2015, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. [More]
Dolores "Dee" Scott, 69, St. Marys, departed this life on Jan. 14, 2015, after [More]
Daniel J. Sharkey, 60, Celina, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer at 3:48 a.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at his home with his wife and daughter at his side. [More]
Anita Marie Andrew, 76, Celina, died at 10:25 p.m. Jan. 15, 2015, at Celina Man [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2015
Mercer County appropriations increase 4 percent in 2015
CELINA - Mercer County's budget this year is 4 percent higher than 2014 and includes funding for technology upgrades and an extensive handicapped-accessible project at the courthouse.
CELINA - Being alert and ready to react can mean the difference between life and death.
That's the message Andrea Cahill - lead instructor for Hot Brass Personal Defense, Celina - will stress during a free class offered next month by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Three-team tie for first in MAC girls basketball standings
NEW KNOXVILLE - A week after a tough loss at home to Minster, the Marion Local Flyers played themselves back to the top of the girls Midwest Athletic Conference standings with a 50-38 victory Thursday at New Knoxville.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery struggled when it got to the foul line Thursday night against Parkway.
"You noticed?" Indian coach Brian Patch said with a laugh during his postgame interview, referring to the team's 6-of-13 night at the stripe.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina saw a third-quarter lead disappear in the fourth quarter as host Defiance outscored Celina 16-9 in the final eight minutes to take a 49-46 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action.