Wednesday, September 18th, 2013
By Nancy Allen
State officials say water quality in Grand Lake is improving. Data show the opposite.
Average monthly algae toxin levels between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2011, 2012 and 2013 show an increase every month except July, when the level fell slightly. 
Despite the readings, a state official said the lake is getting better. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
MARIA STEIN - Agriculture programs involving area farmers were discussed during the recent Marion Community Development Organization meeting.
Representatives from The Ohio State University visited recently and displayed spreadsheets they devised for calculating and comparing the amounts and types of manure nutrients generated on area farms. The spreadsheet takes into account the type, quality and size of animals as well as detailed aspects of crop rotation. [More]
Bulldogs tied with Shawnee for top spot in the WBL
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - As if rivalry matchup isn't big enough, a chance to move to the top of the Western Buckeye League standings was up for grabs for Celina's girls soccer team.
For St. Marys, it was a battle to maintain their share of the WBL lead.
A late first-half goal and Celina's stingy defense gave the Bulldogs a great start and a second half goal put the icing on the cake as the Green and White knocked off their Grand Lake rivals 2-0 on Tuesday at Roughrider Field. [More]
Obituaries on September 18th, 2013
Catherine S. Overholser, 91, formerly of Coldwater and Dayton, died Sept. 17, 2013, at Trinity Community Health Care in Beavercreek. [More]
Alma B. Geiger, 94, Fort Wayne, Ind., and formerly of St. Marys, died at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 17, 2013, at St. Anne Home, Fort Wayne. [More]
Local pictures on September 18th, 2013
Subscriber stories on September 18th, 2013
CELINA - Teachers are getting a bum rap.
Educators today aren't viewed as heroes or idols like celebrities or sports figures, Dr. Randy Overbeck told a roomful of retired and future teachers at Wright State University-Lake Campus on Tuesday.
CELINA - A city official believes Eastview Park could use another restroom facility to accommodate visitors from March to October.
Councilman Jerem
COLDWATER - Village council members will meet Monday morning with a state representative to determine why the town's financial records were recently
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel on Monday asked city council members to lower the $10,000 minimum bid on a residential lot that may be a tough sell at auction. He will get his answer in the coming days.
MINSTER - Village council members Tuesday night approved more than $1 million in bids to upgrade the south electric substation. The 2014 project is designed to boost reliability of electrical services.
ROCKFORD - Village council members are considering an increase on a renewal levy set to expire at the end of 2014.
Council likely will vote in comi
COLDWATER - Crews broke ground Aug. 29 on a project that will add 12 one-bedroom apartments to Briarwood Village. The 9,800-square-foot addition, sla
VERSAILLES - Boosted by a great defense and a balanced hitting attack, Versailles got itself back in the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball race by knocking off Coldwater 25-20, 25-22 and 26-24 on Tuesday at Versailles High School.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's volleyball team stayed undefeated and maintained a share of the lead on top of the Midwest Athletic Conference standings after sweeping St. John's on Tuesday night at Arnzen Gym in Delphos.