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Friday, January 29th, 2016
Company seeks $150K loan
De Ruijter planning nearly $1M expansion
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - A manufacturer of rubber products is seeking a $150,000 revolving loan from the county to pursue a nearly $1 million expansion to boost production and add six full-time positions.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday set a public hearing for 2 p.m. Feb. 11 to gather public input about De Ruijter International USA's request for the $150,0000 revolving loan. It will be in the commissioners' office at the Mercer County Central Services Building, Celina. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2016
Albert Goodwin
Albert "Sluggo" Goodwin, 73, St. Marys, died on Jan. 26, 2016, at his residence [More]
Darlene Salisbury
Darlene Sue Salisbury, 66 of Celina, passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 8:50 am. [More]
John Temple
John Douglas Temple, 69, Celina, died on Jan. 29, 2016.
Arrangements are pend [More]
Local pictures on January 29th, 2016
Subscriber stories on January 29th, 2016
Villages' leaders share positive year-in-reviews
NEW KNOXVILLE - Three southwestern Auglaize County village officials shared an upbeat year-in-review at Thursday's annual State of the Villages Breakfast.
Sanitary sewer rates going up for some in county
CELINA - Sanitary sewer rates will rise in numerous county districts starting April 1.
Rates will increase for the first time since 2014, according
Bulldogs get past 'Riders
CELINA - The buzzer signaling the end of the first quarter was the best thing Celina heard on Thursday night.
The horn served as a wake-up call.
Wildcats clinch at least share of MAC title
Minster's defense the key in 46-37 win over Indians
MINSTER - Defense has been the one constant for Nann Stechschulte's Minster girls basketball team this season.
On Thursday night, defense won the Wildcats at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship.
Weitzel repeats as WBL dive champion
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Sawyer Weitzel repeated as the Western Buckeye League girls diving champion with a dominating effort on Thursday at the Defiance YMCA.
Otten to coach in North-South Classic
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater football coach Chip Otten was selected to coach in the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association's North-South Classic.
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