Friday, November 14th, 2008
By Janie Southard
CHICKASAW - An Ohio Farmers Union representative - speaking locally Thursday night - encourages local farmers to form do-it-yourself groups to invest in wind turbines to keep the profits in the community.
"This part of the state is proven to be very good for wind," John Ellerman of the state union told a group of 60 or so farmers at a public meeting held at a church in Chickasaw. [More]
Conservation awards, scholarship handed out; two board supervisors elected
By Nancy Allen
COLDWATER - The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District presented awards, a scholarship and elected two board supervisors during its 64th annual banquet Thursday in Coldwater.
The American Legion hall was packed, most likely due to the 74-cent ticket price. This "farmer's share" ticket price was meant to show how much money the farmer would actually make from the meal, based on the 19 cents of every dollar a producer actually makes. [More]
Obituaries on November 14th, 2008
Thorsen L. Henkle, 89, of Rockford, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 12, 2008, at Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. [More]
Erma A. C. Wendel, 86, 58 W. Main St., Burkettsville, died at 8:23 p.m. Nov. 12, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Rosemary Wilkins, 78, of Celina, died Nov. 13, 2008, at her home.
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Local pictures on November 14th, 2008
Subscriber stories on November 14th, 2008
CHICKASAW - Minster author Rich Stein got the idea for his new book "Maybe Mice (Maybe Not)" more than a dozen years ago at his cottage on Lake Loram
Commissioners OK phase two plat plan
Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved the final plat of phase 2 for Silver Lakes Subdivision, west of Celina.
Phase 2 of the West Jeffer
The New Bremen School's board of education is looking for several adults in the district to join two new committees.
The board currently is develop
Knock Out shrub roses have steadily increased in popularity over the past few years, likely due to their easy care and low maintenance traits. And the clincher, this "plant it and forget it" hardy shrub blooms all summer and fall.
The New Bremen volleyball team had one of its best years in school history and a lot of the success by the Cardinals can be traced back to a pair of standout seniors.
Defending Division IV State Champion and 2008 Associated Press Poll Champion Coldwater was well-represented as the AP Northwest District Board selected its all-district teams earlier this week.