Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Obituaries on March 11th, 2009
Bertha Mae Edmiston, 97, formerly of 523 Lisle St., Celina, died at 5 p.m. March 9, 2009, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Benny G. Williams, 76, of Rockford, died at 8:55 a.m. March 10, 2009, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford. [More]
Janis M. Wuebker, 71, of Beavercreek, died at 8:51 p.m. March 9, 2009 at Heartland of Beavercreek Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on March 11th, 2009
ODNR is a no-show at hearing on ditch issue
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be added to the list of property owners billed for future ditch maintenance work along Beaver Creek after state officials failed to appear at a public hearing Tuesday. [More]
COLDWATER - There will be no adjusted first-grade class next fall at Coldwater Elementary School.
Elementary Principal Wade Spencer made the announ
A committee looking into how to fund Ohio state parks in these tough economic times has released a report outlining some short- and long-term recommendations.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Medical Director Dr. Juan Torres has been approved to give physical exams and other certifications to pilots and other flight-associated personnel. [More]
MINSTER - Efforts to brand this Auglaize County community are nearing completion with plans to roll out a new logo this spring, according to branding committe co-chairman Matt Quinter.
City has fielded many complaints over conditions of facilities
Construction of three new restroom facilities at Celina's Eastview Park may begin as soon as May at an estimated cost of $350,000, according to Celina Planning and Community Development Director Kent Bryan.
Mary Cisco of Celina has been hired as the city's pool manager for the 2009 season, parks and recreation Director Jeff Fortkamp announced on Tuesday night before a council committee meeting.
St. Henry village councilors on Monday introduced and approved two new ordinances creating tax abatements for a pair of businesses located in the industrial park south of town.
New instructor likely will move into teacher's spot for next school year
MARIA STEIN - It looks as if the Marion Local school district's Mandarin Chinese language program will continue based on Ohio Department of Education approval of a new Confucius Classroom concept.
Insurance company agrees to pay $8,900 for metal bleachers damaged by winds
ROCKFORD - Parkway board of education tidied up odds and ends Tuesday night plus heard from the county's top speller.
They discussed several items already in the works from prior meetings - the bleachers, for example.
A Goodwill store is planned to open in Celina sometime in October, according to a company official.
Mari Jo Sellers, marketing and communication sp
Consignment sale planned of clothing, supplies for children
Two New Knoxville woman have decided to go into a business related to what they know - children and saving money.
Shelley Henschen, mother of triplets, and Jenni Egbert, mother of four, are planning to operate a series of consignment garage sales for children's clothing and equipment.
Unbeaten and top-ranked New Knoxville faces Ada on Friday for district crown
WAPAKONETA - For the defending state champion New Knoxville Rangers, it was a battle for survival.
For the Fort Recovery Indians, it was a struggle all night. [More]
Local pictures on March 11th, 2009