Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Obituaries on July 11th, 2012
Thomas P. Klingshirn, 76, Burkettsville, died July 7, 2012, in Petoskey, Mich. [More]
Bernice M. "Ben" Vander Horst, 84, Celina, died at 6:15 p.m. July 7, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on July 11th, 2012
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - A water usage advisory has been issued for New Bremen.
Village administrator Wayne York told council members Tuesday night that a record 550,000 gallons of water were used Monday, an increase of 25 to 33 percent over the July daily average of 403,000 gallons. [More]
CELINA - City council members passed first reading of legislation that would expand an ordinance regarding abandoned and junk vehicles in the city.
Minster
MINSTER - All five shelter houses at Four Seasons Park sustained roof damage in a high-wind storm that swept through the area June 29.
Village administrator Don Harrod on Tuesday night told council members that dugouts also received damage. A loss figure has not been determined.
COLDWATER - Coldwater schools ended fiscal year 2011-2012 over $600,000 in the black, treasurer Michelle Mawer reported at Tuesday's board of education meeting. [More]
CELINA - City administrators are obliging a request by community religious leaders not to hold city sanctioned sporting activities at certain times.
Celina
CELINA - No objections were heard Tuesday at a public hearing to gather input on a proposed $100,000 loan to Romer Westlake Villas LLC to aid in the purchase of villas, a lodge and land near Grand Lake.
ST. MARYS - Great Clips hair salon has opened in St. Marys, offering basic hair care services without appointments.
The salon at 484 Fortman Drive
District 4 ACME Baseball Tournament
MINSTER - On a night when both starting pitchers struggled, the Wapakoneta Redskins were able to take advantage of their offensive chances while the Minster Wildcats struggled with theirs.
District 4 ACME Baseball Tournament
COLDWATER - Staked to a huge lead over two innings, Coldwater's Derek Thobe scattered three hits as the Cavaliers advanced to the Mercer-Van Wert bracket final of the District 4 ACME tournament with a 12-2 win over the Crestview Knights on Tuesday night at Veterans' Field.
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