Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday night expressed concern about the restrictions Bryson Trust officials have proposed for a new park along Lake Shore Drive.
Mayor Jeff Hazel said trust officers ultimately will have a significant say in what goes into the park because of their commitment to pay 90 percent of the $2.94 million purchase with funds designated for a very specific purpose. [More]
By Jared Mauch
ST. MARYS - School district superintendent Shawn Brown will submit his resignation to school board members this week to pursue another local position.
Brown confirmed to the newspaper this morning that he plans to step down as school district superintendent to pursue the same position at the Auglaize County Educational Service Center. [More]
Obituaries on June 28th, 2016
Betty Jean Fox, age 87, (former rural Mendon and Delphos resident) passed away [More]
Dorathania Jean (McQueen) Vogan, 63, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Celina, on June 27, 2016 at 12:19 am. [More]
Local pictures on June 28th, 2016
Subscriber stories on June 28th, 2016
ST. MARYS - City officials are investigating possible action to stop people from driving dirt bikes within the city.
City resident Tony Newberry as
$600,000 in state money will help fund project
ST. HENRY - A new community swimming pool should be open by summer 2018.
Village council members met with park board members Monday evening to discuss the new pool and bathhouse to be funded by $600,000 awarded in the state's biennial budget.
COLDWATER - Officials are looking into a developer's request for the village to take possession of a water detention area in a residential development.
NEW BREMEN - Council members voted on Monday to renew the village's liability and property insurance plan.
The plan is available through the Public Entities Pool of Ohio. It covers general liability, police professional liability, vehicles, buildings and equipment.
FORT RECOVERY - Council members on Monday passed on third reading an ordinance approving the village's proposed 2017 budget.
Projected revenues are $1.3 million with expenditures at about $1.5 million.
CELINA - The 12th annual Freedom Days celebration kicks off Friday with opening ceremonies and continues through Sunday at Lakeshore Park.
The fest
Junior pitcher hurls complete-game, four-hitter as Cavs defeat Wildcats 8-1
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Cavaliers got off to the start they wanted and Seth Miller carried it to the finish line.
Coldwater scored six runs over the first three innings and Miller threw a complete-game, four-hitter as the Cavs defeated Delphos Jefferson 8-1 on Monday night at Veterans Field.
Razz-Eye View
One can't help but wonder if Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred was watching the festivities from Cincinnati this past weekend.
The ind
Monday's Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Connor Curlis outdueled Mathew Hudson to give Lima its first win of the season over Grand Lake with a 3-1 decision at Simmons Field in Lima on Monday night.