COLUMBUS - Ohio's top law enforcer this week said the federal government should reclassify marijuana to allow for more thorough research before state officials consider full legalization.
Four statewide leaders, all of them Republicans in their first terms, were asked this week at an Associated Press forum if they believe marijuana should be fully legalized. Only medical marijuana is permitted by state law. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart said Mike DeWine is the first Ohio governor in some time to address the issue of inadequate infrastructure funding instead of kicking the can down the road as had previous administrations.
DeWine's administration on Thursday recommended increasing the state gas tax by 18 cents to 46 cents per gallon beginning July 1 and annually adjusting that tax for inflation to provide sufficient funding to maintain roads and bridges. [More]
CELINA - Brothers Logan and Luke Muhlenkamp are naturally sparring partners on the practice mats for the Celina wrestling team.
Logan Muhlenkamp, a senior who wrestles primarily at 170 pounds, and Luke Muhlenkamp, a junior who works at 182, pair off during drills in practice, pushing each other to become better. [More]
Local pictures on February 22nd, 2019
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Officials want trees removed near airport
Local speaker says solar tech use will grow
Celina-Mercer chamber presents awards
Eleven residents interested in fair board posts
County plans to inspect and work on ditches
Celina girls 200 medley relay team advances to finals
'Riders, Cavs, Redskins all qualify for state tourney
NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday learned the district has received an anonymous $500,000 donation.
Treasurer Jill Ahlers said the funds have been earmarked for use in the new building project. The pre-K-8
building is expected to be ready for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year. [More]
After having been knocked out in the preliminaries last season, Celina's Holden Cubberley worked his way to a spot on the podium on Wednesday at the Division II State Diving Championships in Canton.
Cubberley finished eighth after maintaining between seventh and ninth-place throughout the 11 dives of competition. [More]
Anthony "Tony" W. Grunden, age 61, of New Bremen, passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Ronald L. Weis, age 69, of St. Marys, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. [More]
Jesse G. Rodriguez, 72, of New Bremen, died suddenly at 1:10 A.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, at his winter residence in St. Petersburg, Florida. [More]
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine said he will recommend a gas tax hike on Thursday to the General Assembly to help cover the cost of roadway work.
DeWine at an Associated Press forum on Tuesday indicated a gas tax rate increase is the only viable way to address a recently discovered roadwork funding structural deficit. He did not say by how much he proposes to increase the gas tax rate, which is now 28 cents per gallon. [More]
COLDWATER - Waynesfield-Goshen defeated Parkway 53-31 on Dec. 18.
The Tigers had to work a lot harder for a win against the Panthers in the Division IV sectional opener on Tuesday.
Parkway jumped out to an 11-0 lead, but Kayla Wicker scored 30 points as Waynesfield-Goshen fought back and put away the game late for a 48-37 victory at the Palace. [More]
