Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
By William Kincaid
CELINA - St. Marys Safety Service Director Tom Hitchcock will be working for Celina next year.
Newly-elected Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel, a Republican who will take office Jan. 1, this morning told the newspaper he has selected Hitchcock as Celina's next safety service director. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - The 2012 budget did not pass third reading at the village council meeting Tuesday due to disagreements over funding cuts.
Council members voted 3-3, with mayor Amy Joseph casting the dissenting tie-breaking vote.
Joseph said she voted "no" because it was clear the issue was not resolved. [More]
Obituaries on December 7th, 2011
Kenneth H. Ziegenbusch, 84, Celina, died at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2011, at Joint Towns [More]
Ned Glass, 72, St. Marys, died Dec. 7, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Local pictures on December 7th, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 7th, 2011
CELINA - City council members are debating whether to fund a full-time replacement for a retired dispatcher or make the job part time.
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Money used to buy supplemental items for teaching gadgets
COLDWATER - An elementary tech fund recently was created to help teachers purchase materials to enhance items in their classrooms.
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Minster's Fourth Street
MINSTER - Work continues on the second phase of the Fourth Street Reconstruction Project with Brumbaugh Construction planning to move ahead as weather permits.
The three parties involved in a civil suit charging sexual harassment within the Shelby County's Sheriffs department have agreed to a $105,000 settlement.
CELINA - Celina Merchants Association members Tuesday discussed future downtown activities and proclaimed Midnight Gladness Sale a success.
Members discussed 2011 activities, such as Taste of Celina, an Art Walk and Easter event. They plan to meet in January to organize a schedule for the year.
CONVOY - The Parkway girls' basketball team fought through foul trouble for a four-point lead over Crestview at halftime, but turnovers and defensive breakdowns haunted the Panthers in the second half.