Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
Obituaries on July 11th, 2017
Donna M. Albers, 55, rural New Bremen, died at 1 p.m. July 8, 2017, at her residence. [More]
Maurice H. "Moe" Boerger, age 90, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully March 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Katherine L. Journay, 92, Portland, Indiana, died July 9, 2017, at her residence. [More]
Thomas S. Quinlin age 60 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Minster died at 12:44 PM on Monday, July 3, 2017 in Columbus. [More]
Stories on July 11th, 2017
No major damage noted
CELINA - Funnel clouds were reported throughout Mercer County and a possible tornado reportedly touched down in the Rockford area during Monday evening's storms, according to Mercer County Emergency Management Agency director Mike Robbins.
MARIA STEIN - The ban is working.
Data show a ban on wintertime manure application has reduced nutrient runoff from the Chickasaw Creek subwatershed into Grand Lake. [More]
CELINA - Celina City Council President Jason King at Monday night's council meeting defended mayor Jeff Hazel, saying he's being unjustly crucified over plans to relocate Lake Shore Drive as part of the overall development of the Bryson Park District.
ST. MARYS - City Council members voted unanimously to appeal a court ruling handed down Friday that declared the city's dangerous dog ordinance unconstitutional.
COLDWATER - FBI agents executed a search warrant today at Totally Promotional, 450 S. Second St., Coldwater.
About 15 agents reportedly were on hand to conduct the search at the facility, according to Vicki Anderson of the Lima FBI Office.
Councilors discuss proposed ordinance
COLDWATER - A proposed ordinance would allow village police officers to better enforce rules against abandoned, junk or inoperative vehicles on private property.
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members approved a resolution Monday to pursue renewal of a tax levy on the Nov. 7 ballot.
If renewed, the levy wo
CELINA - City council members on Monday night approved on a 4-3 vote final reading of legislation to permit "multi-use vehicles," including golf carts, onto city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or slower. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Longtime council member John Schwartz on Monday announced he will resign due to his moving beyond the village corporation limit.
Schwa
ST. HENRY - Board of Education members in a short meeting on Monday held the line on lunch prices and student workbook fees for the 2017-2018 school year.
ST. HENRY - Village leaders will send a letter to state officials expressing their desire for speed limit changes in town.
Mayor Steve Koesters on
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday authorized mayor Dave Kaup to accept a $268,335 grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission.
The
More than a dozen eateries to participate in seventh event
CELINA - With food offerings in the past ranging from gourmet walnut-cranberry chicken salad wraps, bacon-topped mac and cheese and firecracker shrimp tacos, it's safe to say revelers will have plenty of delectable fare to salivate over at the seventh annual Taste of Celina.
District 4 ACME Tournament
COLDWATER - Minster came from behind to beat St. Henry on Sunday.
The comeback Cats were at it again on Monday.
Isaac Schmiesing broke up Coldw
Razz-Eye View
The 88th Major League Baseball All-Star Game takes place tonight in Miami.
You'll pardon me if it appears that I don't really give a hoot about the game, because I don't.
Local pictures on July 11th, 2017