Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
By Pat Royse
Celina counselors gave tentative approval to a land swap package Monday they believe will allow the city to create safer access to Pullman Bay Park.
The vote moved two proposed ordinances from first to second reading, following questioning by council members. Ultimately both passed six to one. Councilman Ed Jefferies was the lone dissenter on both proposals. [More]
Voting is Thursday during the SWCD's annual banquet
By Nancy Allen
Three people are vying for two open seats on the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors.
They are Brother Nick Renner, Celina and Bob Pohlman, Maria Stein, who are both running for re-election, and Gary Siebert, Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on November 11th, 2008
Joseph G. Leugers, 89, of Springfield, died at 2:20 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008, in Oakwood Village Care Center. [More]
Anna J. Pottkotter, 92, 415 E. Vine St., Coldwater, died at 2:20 p.m. Nov. 9, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Arthur H. Rammel, 88, 1008 Garnet Court, Coldwater, died at 1:26 p.m. Nov. 10, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Kenneth Richard Wolfe, 86, 910 Rosewood Drive, Celina, died at 9:10 a.m., Nov. 10, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on November 11th, 2008
Subscriber stories on November 11th, 2008
Residential property owners will see an additional $2 on their city utility bills beginning Jan. 1, 2009.
Celina City Council unanimously passed the ordinance on Monday, setting up the stormwater utility division and a fee for each residential unit (ERU) and commercial property.
Pay ordinance will be considered at next council meeting
COLDWATER - With little discussion Monday night, village councilors agreed with the 2009 wage ordinance recommended by the council's finance committee.
ST. MARYS - The city received a variety of awards at the recent AMP-Ohio conference in Columbus ranging from windstorm aid to providing a home for Santa Claus.
What a journey it was for the 2008 Marion Local volleyball team.
Even the most loyal and optimistic Blue and Gold fan wouldn't have been bold enough to predict a state championship for the Flyers this season.