Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
Grand Lake algae toxin levels fall below threshold for recreational safety
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - A water quality advisory placed on Grand Lake last summer due to high algae toxin levels has been lifted and signs posted around the lake are coming down, at least for now.
The Ohio EPA, Department of Natural Resources and Department [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - Celina rebounded after giving up four runs in the bottom of the first to force extra innings, then scored twice in the 10th frame for a 7-6 over St. Henry in a nonleague Mercer County battle.
The Redskins (3-2) went cold after plating four runs on four hits in the first inning, as Celina's Mike Siefker rebounded to retire 13 straight batters until a Brad Kremer single in the fifth. [More]
Obituaries on April 6th, 2010
Kacie J. Hausfeld, 21, Springboro, died April 1, 2010, in a plane crash in Dayton. [More]
Thomas L. Hausfeld, 50, Springboro, died April 1, 2010, in a plane crash in Dayton. [More]
Mary A. Schlie, 92, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died April 1, 2010, at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne. [More]
LeRoy H. Siefring, 78, 631 Chestnut Drive, St. Henry, died April 5, 2010, at his home. [More]
Virginia Hays, 95, Mendon, died April 5, 2010, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in [More]
Celina native Karen Sue Scheid, 68, of Roanoke, Va., died March 26, 2010, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Va. [More]
Tara Lynne Scare, 35, of Pleasant Mills, Ind., died at 9:20 p.m. April 3, 2010, at her home following an extended illness. [More]
Local pictures on April 6th, 2010
Subscriber stories on April 6th, 2010
CELINA - Two blocks of Fayette Street may be turned into one-way traffic to provide additional parking for downtown businesses while Main Street is under construction.
Night club proprietor disagrees with parallel parking choice
CELINA - The debate about future parking on Main Street resumed Monday night after a business owner threatened to sue the city.
Illusions Night Clu
NEW BREMEN - Area legislators will be receiving letters from New Bremen Local Schools Superintendent Ann Harvey asking them to reject House Bill 373.
Grand Lake data would be gathered for technology study
A coalition that wants to test sediment removal technology in Grand Lake and three nearby creeks should know in a couple of weeks if it has received a grant to help track water quality data.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys baseball team got into the win column for the first time this season as it used one big offensive inning and solid pitching to defeat New Bremen, 6-5, on Monday afternoon in nonleague action at K.C Geiger Park.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
After getting no-hit on Saturday by Celina, St. Henry rebounded in a big way, defeating Van Wert 9-4 in Monday softball action.