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Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Vaccination phases to include more people
By Leslie Gartrell
  WAPAKONETA - Phases 1D and 2B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan will include people with type-2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease and gradually open vaccinations based on age, starting with people age 50 and older.
Phase 2B opens the door for Ohioans age 50 and older, roughly 1.2 million people, to get vaccinated, according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine. [More]
Parkway Schools flap
Board member resigns after two coaches are 'reassigned'
By Leslie Gartrell
ROCKFORD - A Parkway school board member resigned and about 60 parents, students and coaches attended Monday's meeting to protest the alleged treatment of two high school wrestling coaches.
Board members started the meeting with an executive session to discuss "charges or complaints against an employee, official or student." Board members said they hoped to keep the meeting brief to address the public's concerns but met for more than 45 minutes. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2021
Evelyn Berryman
Evelyn L. "Lynne" Berryman, 76, Delphos, died at 4:54 p.m. March 7, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. [More]
Rick Newcom
Rick L. Newcom, age 67, of Coldwater, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence. [More]
Jeffery Timmerman
Jeffery Paul Timmerman, 54, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at h [More]
Judy Warden
Judy A. Warden, age 74 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
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Electric vehicle chargers get OK
Proposal now goes to third reading
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel on Monday night defended legislation that would usher in electric vehicle charging stations, saying the move could spark a citywide trend.
St. Marys buying various sites
ST. MARYS - City officials advanced various property acquisitions Monday, including an approximately $2.5 million purchase of about 147 acres of land on Shipman Road for future expansion and a $325,000 purchase of three downtown buildings for a new city office.
Scams reported in Coldwater
Ruses involve benefits for unemployment
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday learned several unemployment scams have been reported in the village.
Police chief Jason Miller said his department had seen 28 scams in 2020. In the last two months, he has been told of 43 scams related to unemployment benefits.
Students aim to get residents fit, healthy
NEW BREMEN - A group of elementary students plan to help New Bremen residents get active and stay fit.
The Legacy Lego team, made up of nine stud
Carrying on a legacy
Celina grad Wenning looks to help others, honor longtime coach
Michaela Wenning is going through the typical life of a college graduate: planning for her future work and preparing to move across the country to reach the next level.
National FFA Week fun
Fort FFA tractor, truck drive-in winners announced
Fort Recovery FFA members recently held a truck and tractor drive to promote agriculture and FFA to celebrate National FFA Week, according to an FFA chapter news release.
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