Saturday, March 20th, 2021
Federal COVID-19 relief funds used to install new units
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City utilities crews have begun installing equipment that will allow for remote readings of monthly residential utility use.
The overhaul will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take up to a few years to complete. The upgrades will allow meter readers to conduct their work without having to access the water and electricity meters directly, a move that mayor Jeff Hazel said would improve safety, result in more accurate readings and afford more privacy to residents. [More]
Obituaries on March 20th, 2021
James W. "Bill" Ballinger, age 90 of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. [More]
Jane L. Gerlach, age 63 of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the James in Columbus surrounded by her family following a 10-month battle with cancer. [More]
Carolyn J. Fetters, age 68, of Rockford, passed away on March 18, 2021 at Gardens of Celina surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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Auglaize health officials reported eight new cases of COVID-19 and one new hospitalization on Thursday, according to a news release.
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Boys State Basketball Roundup
From staff and wire reports
Jayden Priddy-Powell's bucket with 1:13 remaining in the game helped lift Botkins to its first-ever state championshi