Monday, October 20th, 2008
By William Kincaid
City officials are happy with the third quarter test results of the city's drinking water - proof that the new addition to the water treatment plant is working as intended, Safety Service Director Jeff Hazel said.
Test results from Aug. 18 indicate the city's drinking water now is compliant with state law and below the state's level of trihalomethanes (THMs) allowed in water. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
ROCKFORD - For the top-seeded teams at the Division III volleyball sectional at Parkway High School, the number-two seed St. Henry Redskins and the top-seeded Parkway Panthers, it was not exactly the road they wanted to take, but the destination was achieved as both got off to slow starts before rolling to victories. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
SPENCERVILLE - The Minster girls once again dominated the Division III district cross country meet at Spencerville. And for the second year in a row, New Bremen and Minster battled for the boys title, with the Cardinals coming out on top this year thanks in part to having the top two runners in the race. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2008
Robert O. "Sobby" Lord, 86, 209 N. 17th St., Decatur, Ind., died at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 18, 2008, at Chalet Village, Berne, Ind. [More]
Elliot "Bud" Noel, 59, of Mendon died Oct. 20, 2008, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on October 20th, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 20th, 2008
With Election Day just two weeks away, local board of elections officials are getting a workout with a record number of early voters and absentee ballots.
A longtime incumbent faces opposition in his bid for a ninth term as Mercer County Clerk of Courts at the polls in November.
Incumbent James J. Highley, 64, 918 Canterbury Drive, Celina, and Anita D. Huber, 46, 5450 state Route 219, Coldwater, are seeking the four-year term commencing Jan. 5.
A push to create a new storm water utility in Celina is nearing fruition.
Celina City Council members originally planned to charge every metered ut
Compiled by Ryan Hines
Grand Lake rivals Celina and St. Marys met for the second time this year on the volleyball court and for the second time the Bulldogs were a three-game winner.
NEW BREMEN - Both top seeds were tested to the limit on Saturday in advancing to the district semifinals of the Division IV New Bremen sectional on Saturday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys cross country team earned a spot to the Division I regional at Pickerington next week after securing second place and the final qualifying spot to the regional in district running at Amann's Park in Galion.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys soccer team suffered a quick and stunning end to their season as Elida posted a 2-1 win in a sudden death shootout, 4-3, at the Division II sectional tournament at Shawnee High School.