Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Electric customers will soon be able to generate some of their own power by installing solar panels and wind turbines on their property.
City council members on Monday night unanimously passed the final reading of an ordinance adopting electrical interconnection standards for operation of customer-owned renewable energy facilities. [More]
Minster, Coldwater tied for MAC lead with one to play
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - After spotting Minster a 4-1 lead, St. Henry's baseball team bided its time.
The Redskins then sent 13 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and exploded for seven runs en route to an 8-6 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday at Hanover Street Park. [More]
Obituaries on May 14th, 2013
Barbara J. Heath, 80, Van Wert, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 2:31 p.m. May 11, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. [More]
Ivan Wyer, 87, Willshire, died at 7:56 p.m. May 12, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Richard L. Williams, 71, Celina, passed away May 12, 2013, at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. [More]
Marsha Hayes, 64, New Knoxville, died at 1:25 a.m. May 13, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center following a brief illness. [More]
Bernard Siefring, Coldwater, died May 13, 2013, at his home.
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Local pictures on May 14th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 14th, 2013
Counties, towns, schools and other entities in the area may receive nearly $1 million in rebates due to good investments by the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Payment will be forgiven on commercial buildings for 12 years
CELINA - New commercial structures built within the city corporation limits will be exempt from property taxes for 12 years.
City council members
COLDWATER - The Mercer County EMS wants to relocate its facility to the former firehouse.
Village council members on Monday evening listened to EMS
MARIA STEIN - Plans are under way for a second phase of the Marion Township Industrial Park, Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman told board members Monday night.
ST. HENRY - Village council members in an emergency measure Monday night approved the sale of 1.5 acres in the town's business park.
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ST. MARYS - Two St. Marys residents were honored for their work and contributions to the city at Monday's regular board meeting.
Council members passed two resolutions honoring the late Chet Lore, city employee, and former major league baseball player and native Galen Cisco.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A trio of Celina pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the Bulldogs' baseball team picked up their 15th win of the season with a 10-1 win over Lima Senior on Monday at Montgomery Field.
Division II Sectional at Bath
LIMA - The Celina softball team opened the postseason in impressive fashion with a 22-0 five-inning victory over rival St. Marys in Division II sectional semifinal action on Monday at Bath High School.