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Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
By William Kincaid
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies will be enforcing new speed limits on some county roads now that the Ohio Department of Transportation approved five speed reductions.
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart originally requested speed reductions at 11 different routes in November. In late January, ODOT Director James Beasley approved five of the 11 requests. [More]
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Superintendent Rich Seas is against offering a dual enrollment program held in conjunction with Wright State University-Lake Campus until school officials know what students and parents can expect from it.
"There are some bugs to be wo [More]
Obituaries on February 13th, 2008
Linda Brummette, 76, of Mendon, died Feb. 12, 2008, at her home.
Arrangements [More]
Dennis Leon Byrley, 82, of Zillah St., Celina, died at 12:15 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008 [More]
Mary L. Miller, 82, 310 Jill Ave., lot 111, Celina, died Feb. 12, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Former Coldwater resident Rodney Wint, 48, of Tipp City, died at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008, at his home. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Local pictures on February 13th, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 13th, 2008
Local residents should take precautions to try to prevent spread of disease
The flu virus is in full swing locally, and health officials are asking the public to take precautions to stop its spread.
"It's really quite bad right now," said Joyce Jansen, infectious disease control nurse for the Mercer County-Celina City Health Board.
After nearly three decades of use, the Celina City Police Department's base radio required for emergency communications and daily operations is officially "fried," Police Chief Dave Slusser told city council members this week.
Celina City Schools board of education met in a short, routine session Monday night where members approved purchase of a new bus.
"If we purchase this year we'll save $62,000 due to next year's state changes regarding emissions," Superintendent Matt Miller said following the meeting.