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Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Obituaries on October 11th, 2007
Eleanor Napier, 72, 319 Cherry St., St. Marys, died at 4:56 p.m. Oct. 9, 2007, at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Michael Smith, 37, of Key Largo, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2007, in a diving accident [More]
Stories on October 11th, 2007
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local School officials took their need for additional revenue to the community during a Wednesday night information meeting at the high school gym.
Three Coldwater residents are vying for two at-large seats on the Coldwater Village Council, and two Coldwater area men are seeking one open Butler Township trustee seat in the Nov. 6 election.
The discovery of a property line error led to the dismissal of felony charges against a Celina man accused of illegally removing trees and brush near farmland he owns in rural St. Marys. [More]
Female victim was 13 years old when attacks occurred
A Celina man convicted of five counts of sexual battery is headed to prison following an appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Richard Mi [More]
NEW BREMEN - Some residents of the Teton Subdivision have reason to fear heavy downpours but that is likely to change as New Bremen village councilors look toward storm sewer reconstruction next year.
Residents will vote on 6.9 mill 28-year bond issue on Nov. 6
ST. MARYS - The levy campaign steering committee on Wednesday updated school board members on its plans to get out the facts on the school facilities bond levy set for vote in November.
NEW BREMEN - Enrollment at the school district has dropped again this school year, as an official student count was taken in October, according to Superintendent Ann Harvey.
NEW BREMEN - School officials this spring may have to decide whether to accept, reject or defer possible funding from the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) for a school renovation or construction project.
Incident occurred during Celina Lake Festial weekend
A Celina man has pleaded not guilty in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges he assaulted police officers during Lake Festival weekend.
Mark
COLDWATER - A worst case possible scenario of school finances could have school board members considering a new operating levy in fiscal school year 2010, according to Treasurer Sherry Shaffer.
Groundbreaking for a new Lowe's home improvement store in Wapakoneta likely will begin early next year, local officials say.
Wapakoneta city offici [More]
Belly dancers, musicians, artists will entertain during all-day event
A Celina downtown rejuvenation effort will close down some city streets on Oct. 27 as part of the first annual Fayette Street Days Block Party - an all day celebration of community, business and local art.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With three weeks to go in the season, St. Marys has a couple of items on its plate.
Not only are the 5-2 Roughriders still in the hunt for a playoff spot, they hold a share of the Western Buckeye League lead at 5-1.
If Matt Klenke would have gotten one of the several 10 pins left up on a few frames, he might be a national champion.
Then again, being third out of a few thousand in the nation isn't too shabby.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boy's soccer team improved to 8-4-2 on the season in defeating Bellefontaine, 2-1, on Monday.
The Chief
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Bath Stadium
Last Game: Celina took six weeks of frustrating losses out on the Elida Bulldogs, winning the Homecoming matchup 49-6. ... Bath's attempt to pick up a second win on the season was struck down by Ottawa-Glandorf in a 52-0 blowout.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. H.B. Hole Field
Last Game: Coldwater compiled 452 yards of offense in defeating Minster 60-0 at Cavalier Stadium. ... Versailles snapped a four-game losing streak in beating New Bremen 33-17.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Booster Field
Last Game: Parkway snapped a nearly 22-year losing streak to St. Henry, winning 28-21 to keep its playoff hopes alive. ... Anna bettered its playoff spot placement with a 25-10 win at Stadium Park against St. John's.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Field
Last Game: The Redskins had a solid game, but Parkway held on for the 28-21 win. ... The Wildcats dropped to 0-7 with a 60-0 drubbing at Coldwater.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Stadium Park
Last Game: Marion Local improved to 7-0 with a 42-10 win over a determined Fort Recovery team. ... St. John's dropped to 1-6 with a 25-10 loss to Anna.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. Barrenbrugge Field
Last Week: Staying close in trailing 14-10 at the half, New Bremen could not keep the momentum going in losing 33-17 to Versailles. ... Fort Recovery stayed with Marion Local for the first 21 minutes of the game before a Flyer surge sent the game toward a 42-10 decision to drop the Indians to 4-3.
Car Care Guide
ST. MARYS - When the snow's more than a foot deep and the temperature outside is frigid, a well-maintained car battery could be critical.
Experts agree that having a vehicle battery checked prior to winter is one of the smartest things motorists can do.
Local pictures on October 11th, 2007