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Friday, January 28th, 2011
Dredging, carp removal, money for treatment trains among actions announced by governor, state heads
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Gov. John Kasich and three state directors on Thursday announced initiatives to help save Grand Lake, including a second alum test to see if the chemical can be used to starve the lake's toxic blue-green algae.
"We can't guarantee suc [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - The Roughriders were potent from three-point range on Thursday night as they stayed on top of the Western Buckeye League standings with a 55-43 win over Auglaize County rival Wapakoneta at Murotech Court.
Wapak (7-7, 3-3 WBL) were without the services of 6-4 junior Morgan Quellhorst, forcing the Redskins to rework their defense to contain St. Marys' post players Jo Steva and Erika Thornsberry. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2011
Betty Jean Hile, 82, St. Marys, died at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 26, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in St. Marys. [More]
Larry D. "Frog" Krogman, 67, Mendon, died Jan. 27, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Frank C. Murray, 64, St. Marys, died at 10:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2011, at Joint Town [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2011
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2011
Gov. John Kasich announced on Thursday that a top state agriculture official has been appointed to coordinate the state's work on Grand Lake with local officials.
CELINA - Fundraisers, generous weekly collections and rising tuition fees are keeping Immaculate Conception (IC) School afloat.
Almost one year ago
ST. MARYS - Frank C. Murray, called a driving force, a man of passion and commitment, died suddenly, leaving a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends and the entire community.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Cutting back in this tough economic time while continuing growth was the common thread of Thursday morning's State of the Golden Triangle.
CELINA - The 2011 Celina Lake Festival organizers are taking the high side and remain confident that activities will be held along Grand Lake during this year's festival.
Not here. Not in this place, not this veritable holy land.
That's what the two women who worked years ago to get the area designated the Land of the Cross Tipped Churches are saying about the proposed march of wind turbines through southern Mercer County.
CELINA - Shawnee's pressure defense and high-octane offense were too much for Celina on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse as the Indians blitzed the Bulldogs for a 79-54 victory in Western Buckeye League action.
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers climbed above the .500 mark for the first time this year with a 64-43 victory over the New Bremen Cardinals.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina got out to a great start as the Western Buckeye League swimming and diving championships got underway in Defiance on Thursday night with diving action.
Last Curtain Call
Fifty years ago this week in 1961, the St. Marys Roughriders were ungracious hosts to Kenton in their boys basketball match, as they edged the Wildcats by a final of 64-57 in Western Buckeye League action.