Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Obituaries on January 4th, 2011
Linda C. Kable, 63, Celina, died at 8:10 p.m. Jan. 1, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Ruth "Sue" Yarnnelle Fallang Anderson, 88, Centerville, died Jan. 3, 2011.
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Stories on January 4th, 2011
The two calamity days taken from Ohio school districts this year may be restored after Gov.-elect John Kasich steps into office.
Kasich, who will b [More]
If passed, district would see $403,013 more annually
CELINA - School board members have decided to ask voters for more money as the district faces a deficit budget in a few years.
During a special mee
GRAND LAKE - State officials will meet with U.S. EPA staff before any decision is made on whether to conduct another alum test on Grand Lake.
Results released last week showed the first test failed, although some officials say it wasn't a complete failure as there was some phosphorous reduction.
A water quality treatment system in Grand Lake has automatically been re-entered in the Pepsi Refresh grant competition this month after the project failed to get enough votes to win $250,000.
Former roller rink being demolished
CELINA - Local couple Kenny and Janet Stein remembered the day they met 55 years ago at the former Beyer's Skating Rink as they stood and watched demolition crews tear it down Monday. [More]
Celina man drives car head-on into another vehicle on U.S. 33
A 55-year-old Kenton man was killed and a Celina man seriously injured in a two-car accident early Wednesday morning on U.S. 33, east of Waynesfield Road.
WAPAKONETA - A 30-year-old Wapakoneta man was killed early this morning after being struck by a train near the city's downtown.
Anthony A. Schneide
Vicky Sprow cried outside Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Monday afternoon awaiting her sentencing in connection with the drug-related death of a Celina man.
FORT RECOVERY - The village's sewer separation project went smoothly and is nearly complete.
Village administrator Randy Diller reported to council members Monday night that he is expecting change orders for the project to total $42,000 - a relatively low number for a $2.7 million project.
MENDON - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the theft of money from a local man who was walking in an alley between Wayne and Main streets looking for his dog Monday night, according to a police report.
MINSTER - Hot starts at the beginning of the first and third quarters allowed Minster to stay undefeated in girls basketball, defeating Kalida in a battle of Wildcats, 51-27 at Minster Middle School Gymnasium on Monday.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway outscored Bradford 16-11 in the final quarter to break a tie, and the Panthers picked up their first win of the girls basketball season with a 36-31 triumph at Bradford on Monday night.
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