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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

The Camera is Running

Under a new law, residents can be monitored

By Erin Gardner

Some area nursing home officials say they are generally in favor of Esther's Law, a nursing home camera law aimed at monitoring a resident's quality of care and preventing elder abuse.

Esther's Law, which took effect in March, was named after Esther Piskor, who was abused and neglected in an Ohio nursing home for the last three years of her life, according to the Ohio Department of Aging. [More]

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Subscriber stories on June 2nd, 2022

Recount of jail levy vote continues

CELINA - A recount of the Mercer County jail sales tax renewal that was narrowly defeated on Election Day is expected to continue on through this afternoon, according to board of elections director Kristi Rable.

Staff cuts considered by board

CELINA - School board members on Wednesday met behind closed doors to consider staffing cuts to avoid projected deficit spending in 2026.

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No one injured in Chattanooga fire

CHATTANOOGA - No one was injured during a small house fire on Wednesday.

Chattanooga Fire Department Chief Kevin Hague on Wednesday evening said his station received a call at 12:42 p.m. of a house fire at 9826 State Route 49.

Road to close for 3-4 weeks

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - Herman Road between Keopple and Tama roads in Hopewell Township will soon be closed for a bridge replacement, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced on Wednesday.

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As state track returns to Columbus, Minster, Cavs' Schwieterman look to repeat

For the first time in three years, the OHSAA state track and field championships return to Jesse Owens Stadium for their full pomp and splendor.

And for the first time ever, a Midwest Athletic Conference boys team comes in as the defending state champion.

Area Roundup

Bulldogs rally to beat Flyers

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina rallied from a 3-0 deficit to improve to 2-0 in ACME baseball play with an 8-3 win over Marion Local on Wednesday at Montgomery Field.

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