Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday revoked the superintendent's power to permanently hire an employee without their formal approval.
The change in district policy was requested by board president Bruce Miller during the board's organizational meeting. He suggested superintendent Rod Moorman be allowed to only temporarily employ personnel. The current policy says the superintendent may temporarily or permanently hire an employee. [More]
MECCA
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - The Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association plans to be involved when the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure pedals into the area in June.
MECCA board members discussed the June 19-21 event during a Monday night meeting. Nearly 3,000 bicyclists are expected to stay on the grounds around New Bremen High School. [More]
Obituaries on January 22nd, 2013
Linda Diane Smith Stevens, age 64, Celina, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 18, 2013, at her residence in Celina. [More]
John D. Lachey, 79, Sidney, died at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2013, at his home.
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Michael R. Lang, 46, of Lima, died Jan. 20, 2013, in the emergency department o [More]
Patrick Engle, 61, of rural Mendon, died Jan. 20, 2013, at his home.
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Local pictures on January 22nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on January 22nd, 2013
What would you like to see accomplished in the next four years during President Barack Obama's second term?
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CHICKASAW - Plans are in the works for a new well field that may supply water to the Maria Stein area in the future.
Mayor Doug Huelsman believes t
VERSAILLES - The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced a second, precautionary voluntary recall of meat from House's Butchering LLC, Versailles.
ST. HENRY - Village council members during a brief special meeting Monday night heard the second of three readings to put a 1/2 percent income tax increase on the May primary ballot.
A December unemployment rate of 3.9 percent allowed Mercer County to complete 2012 with the state's lowest unemployment for each month.
Mercer County's rate was unchanged from November, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Bulldogs overcome sluggish start for another double-digit victory
LIMA - Celina's girls basketball team shrugged off a sluggish start for a 52-39 win over the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds at Monsignor Edward C. Herr Gymnasium on Monday night.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elijah Kahlig's career-best performance helped Fort Recovery to a 61-46 win over Greenview at the Flyin' To The Hoop Classic at Trent Arena on Monday afternoon.