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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Kick the habit or else
Reynolds & Reynolds employees must stop smoking or lose their jobs
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A local company is implementing a controversial policy that forbids workers to smoke on or off the job - even in the privacy of their homes.
Beginning Jan. 1, all employees of Reynolds & Reynolds who smoke must kick the habit or face termination, according to Tom Schwartz, corporate spokesman for the Dayton-based company. [More]
Incentives aid development
By Christine Henderson
NEW BREMEN - The state offers a variety of loans, grants and tax breaks to assist businesses in starting or expanding.
"Incentives are never the driving factor, but can be a decision-maker" for business people considering new projects, said Jerry Good, regional economic development director for the Ohio Department of Development. [More]
Luebke gets called up to Major Leagues
Marion Local grad to pitch Friday for Padres
By Gary R. Rasberry
There was only one thing that Cory Luebke was hoping for when he boarded a flight to Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon: that he didn't get a call saying "Never mind."
"I was just hoping they wouldn't change their mind before I got on the flight to meet with the team," said Luebke on Tuesday via telephone during a layover in Denver en route to Arizona. "Believe it or not, it has happened before."
Not only did the Padres not change their mind, they will put him to work right away. [More]
Obituaries on September 1st, 2010
Donald Petry
Donald E. Petry, 80, Brookville, died Aug. 31, 2010, at Brookhaven Retirement Community in Brookville. [More]
Local pictures on September 1st, 2010
Subscriber stories on September 1st, 2010
Board oversees downtown designs
Commission nixes plan for construction
CELINA - The city's Design Review Commission on Monday rejected a proposed design of a new commercial building on Main Street due to aesthetic concerns.
Rockford ready to assist new property owners
ROCKFORD - Purchase, improve and move in, that's the message Rockford village officials are sending. Plus they're offering to walk the walk with monetary breaks and hands-on help.
Proceeds from Canal Diggers Affair go toward improving canal corridor
ST. MARYS - The Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA) will sponsor the Canal Diggers Affair on Sept. 25.
The fundraiser will be at the public meeting room at St. Marys Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767 and begin with a happy hour at 6 p.m. followed by a pulled pork dinner at 7 p.m.
No state action taken regarding Club Oasis
Council discusses different ways to deal with problem bars
CELINA - Some city council members believe the city should review all bars and clubs in town once a year before taking any action regarding their operations.
Goodwill plans November opening
CELINA - Construction of a Goodwill store off Havemann Road is expected to be completed in mid to late November.
The St. Marys Goodwill store will
Impaired man struck by van
A Dayton man - who reportedly was impaired by drugs or alcohol - was injured when he was struck by a van at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21 on state Route 364 in St. Marys.
Auto parts store plans construction
Celina
CELINA - Construction of an O'Reilly's Auto Parts store should begin within a month at 1965 Havemann Road, a lot east of Arbys.
Celina's planning c
Celina tops Defiance in WBL opener
CELINA - Western Buckeye League girls soccer action kicked off for Celina on Tuesday night as Defiance came to the Soccer Stadium for a Battle of Bulldogs.
Redskins roll past Bulldogs in three
CELINA - St. Henry volleyball head coach Diana Kramer and Celina mentor Carolyn Dammeyer both had some questions that they wanted answered when the two Mercer County rivals squared off on Tuesday.
Flyers need just three games to defeat Cavs
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local improved to 2-0 on the volleyball season, defeating Lehman in three sets on Tuesday at The Hanger.
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