Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Council members unanimously passed first reading on a resolution that would prohibit four-wheelers and like vehicles from city streets and alleys.
The next two required readings will take place at the next two council meetings. A similar proposal failed to pass a couple of years ago after ATV drivers protested. [More]
By Betty Lawrence
In a surprise move, Coldwater's fire department will relocate to the village's industrial park rather than undergo a proposed 2,000-square-foot expansion and renovation at the present firehouse on West Main Street.
The larger quarters and easy access can be done for the same cost as the renovation, councilors learned. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
Screams shattered the otherwise quiet rotunda of the Mercer County Courthouse on Monday afternoon as a shackled prisoner broke loose from authorities and lunged toward the third-floor railing.
Adam M. Hanna, 24, 8716 Hellwarth Road, Celina, created mayhem just outside Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2006
Marceil Frances Roessner Schlosser, 80, 4650 Fairground Road, Celina, died at 9:35 p.m. July 9, 2006, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on July 11th, 2006
Subscriber stories on July 11th, 2006
Despite a two-week climb to nearly $3 per gallon, the price of gasoline fell a few cents by Monday morning.
But as prices remain high, it's difficu
Some Celina City Council members were concerned to learn Monday that the proposed first phase of a pathway through Miller Woods at Westview Park won't even make it inside the woods.
Although Celina's preliminary 2007 budget shows the city as flat broke by the end of that year, Auditor Pat Smith said the fiscal outlook is not that bleak.
Montezuma officials are optimistic they will receive a large grant to address a number of problems in the community.
Village officials recently learned they will receive $86,000 from the Mercer County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money if they receive a federal distress grant.
ST. HENRY - Granville Township Trustees are seeking to retain 75 percent - about $337.50 - of tax millage for roads and bridges before authorizing the annexation of five properties into St. Henry, Village Administrator Don Hess told council members Monday night.
A Rockford couple pleaded not guilty to endangering children during an appearance last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Daniel R. Blackburn, 26, and Shelley L. Fili, 31, both of 406 W. Market St., were indicted in June by a grand jury in connection with a May 19 traffic accident.
A Celina man has been found guilty of molesting a 13-year-old girl at an area campground last summer.
John R. Draper, 42, 8240 Rice Road, pleaded no contest to attempted unlawful conduct with a minor during a change of plea hearing Monday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Donald Mullins could get 211/2 years in prison if convicted
A Celina man faces multiple sex charges, including one count of rape, stemming from activity with a minor last fall.
Donald R. Mullins, 43, 207 Lakeland Blvd., pleaded not guilty during a July 5 arraignment hearing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
COLDWATER - Councilors are considering a village ordinance to deal with chronic nuisance properties.
"Basically, what this does is allow action by
Grand Lake players ranking high on GLSCL leaderboard
Compiled by RYAN HINES and GARY R. RASBERRY
The Grand Lake Mariners stand at 13-14-1 on the summer and with only the stretch run remaining in the regular season, the Mariners are looking to catch fire heading into postseason play.