Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Obituaries on July 30th, 2008
Mary Eileen Murr, 88, of St. Marys, died at 8:15 p.m. July 26, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Stories on July 30th, 2008
Some signatures already have been collected to block a zoning amendment passed by Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday that ultimately could expedite plans to build an ethanol plant near Celina. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Five Schneider family campers are among the 345 others that have completely filled the Auglaize County Fair campgrounds this year.
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Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved action to place a renewal levy on the November ballot to support the council on aging.
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MINSTER - Six local residents, including two women and a former councilor, have expressed interest in filling the unexpired term of former Minster Village Council member Derrick Seaver.
Celina officials approve $180,000 in funds for project
The city plans to pay $180,000 to upgrade three miles of existing electric lines as customer demand for electricity in the Havemann Road area has increased.
MINSTER - Plans to proceed with a renewal levy and a lengthy discussion regarding real estate tax abatement topped the agenda when the Minster Local Schools board of education met Monday night.
Celina City Council is in negotiations with Versa-Pak officials to sell the company land to expand its facility in the city's industrial park along Staeger Road.
A Celina man faces a felony charge after he allegedly fired shots in the direction of a home in the 400 block of North Brandon Avenue. The incident occurred at 3:58 a.m. Sunday during Lake Festival weekend. [More]
Two people were injured Saturday night in a car-motorcycle accident that occurred near the Lake Festival grounds on South Main Street. The crash was among numerous incidents Celina Police investigated throughout the weekend.
Aug. 9 grand opening planned at cottage shop near Montezuma
MONTEZUMA - Three local women have opened a cottage gift shop that sells new and used home decor and will eventually host parties for girls and boys.
After posting a franchise low four wins in the regular season - but their streak intact of non-losing seasons in Fort Recovery - the Mercer County Cougars come out for the 2008 campaign with strong numbers and some youth.
Local pictures on July 30th, 2008