Head Start preschool teachers Kathy Fleagle, left, and Kalie Koester sing with their class during music time last week at the Franklin Building in Montezuma. Federal funding for Head Start could be cut due to the looming sequestration.

CELINA - The looming sequestration - federal funding cuts dawning Friday if Congress and President Obama don't cut a deal - could impact services locally. Mercer County Head Start Director Carol Schroyer is preparing to slash 8 . . .