Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Obituaries on July 14th, 2015
Lucile J. Elam, 101, died July 10, 2015, after a short illness while at the Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio. [More]
Karen K. Gehle, 69, of Celina, passed away at 5:10 A.M. on July 13, 2015 at her [More]
Catherine A. Steinbrunner, 95, of St. Joe, Ohio, died at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her residence. [More]
Theodore Jutte, 77, Coldwater, died July 13, 2015, at Celina Manor.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. [More]
H. Lemoine Overholser, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Jay County Hospital in Portland. [More]
John D. Pilipovich, 36, passed away at his home in Celina, on July 12, 2015 at [More]
Patrick "Pat" Thompson, 65, of 09290 Botkins Angle Road, New Knoxville, Ohio, d [More]
Stories on July 14th, 2015
CELINA - After much discussion, Celina City Council members on Monday night took the first step toward asking voters in November to allow the city to use part of the 0.5 percent additional income tax to repair deteriorating streets and alleys.
Coldwater picnic events may be moved to less wet areas
COLDWATER - Recent flooding has prompted village officials to reconsider plans for retention ponds and consider moving certain attractions to more solid ground at this year's community picnic. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Several residents on Monday night voiced concern over village council's plan to freeze property taxes for new home construction in certain areas.
Local company seeks to improve drainage
ST. MARYS - City council on Monday night approved an emergency ordinance to annex 1.628 acres from St. Marys Township to improve a local company's drainage issues.
St. Henry school board takes action
ST. HENRY - Due to federal mandates, lunch prices will increase this year for some students and adults.
Middle school lunch prices will remain at $2. However, the price for elementary students will increase to $2 from $1.85, and high school students will pay $2.10, up from $2 per lunch.
ST. HENRY - Village swimming pool lifeguards will soon be reimbursed for recertification and Water Safety Instructors.
Lifeguards are currently onl
Recent national team success has future looking bright
The FIFA Women's World Cup ended with the United States National Team raising the trophy after a 5-2 victory over Japan on July 5 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [More]
Razz-Eye View
I had several inquiries about the setup for the state ACME tournament starting this weekend in Coldwater and how Coldwater is automatically in the tournament.
Local pictures on July 14th, 2015