Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
Local laws for snow removal often ignored by residents, officials
By Shelley Grieshop
Carrie Koesters steered her snowblower through foot-high drifts on her sidewalk Monday afternoon.
The St. Henry woman wasn't clearing the paved walk along Beckman Avenue because it's the law in her town. She had no idea there was one.
"No, I wasn't aware of that," she said. [More]
Obituaries on January 21st, 2014
Edward L. Curts, 72, Sheridan, Wyo., formerly of Celina, passed away Jan. 17, 2 [More]
Thomas W. Smith Sr., 71, Celina, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2014, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Tamara M. "Tammy" Wendel, 35, Fort Recovery, died Jan. 20, 2014, at the James Cancer Center, Columbus. [More]
Hugo E. Schlarman, 82, Osgood, passed away of natural causes Jan. 19, 2014, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Kenneth B. Laux, 95, Celina, passed away Jan. 19, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Ruth Hollman-Raymond, 93, St. Marys, died Jan. 20, 2014, at a daughter's reside [More]
Local pictures on January 21st, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 21st, 2014
COLDWATER - Residents may save money on future electric bills but water rates likely will rise.
Coldwater Village Manager/Engineer Eric Thomas on Monday told environmental committee members the water fund was about $100,000 in the red last year - a deficit the state does not allow.
COLDWATER - Sparked by a strong effort on defense, Coldwater's girls basketball team jumped in front with a 10-0 lead and never looked back as the Cavaliers defeated St. John's 55-39 in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Monday night at The Palace.
As a lifelong "football man", Ken Meyer enjoyed plenty of moments in the headlines during his playing and coaching career.
Since tucking away the whistle for good a couple of years ago, things have quieted down for the Minster graduate and long-time Marion Local head football coach.