Tuesday, January 16th, 2007
By Daily Standard Staff
By JANIE SOUTHARD and LAURA WALKER
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Gerald and Linda Conover, whose lakeside home sits on the southwest corner of the Northwood subdivision, are no strangers to high water.
Rain and wind surges on Grand Lake have flooded their property many, many times during the past 14 years. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The Ohio Northern University women's basketball team came up with a big win, beating John Carroll over the weekend 76-75 in overtime, raising the Polar Bears' record to 5-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference and 10-5 overall.
One of the keys for the Polar Bears' success is junior center Erin Brand. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2007
Alvin Bruggeman, 85, of Coldwater, died today, Jan. 16, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Roma Mary Rosenbeck, 91, of E. Main St., Coldwater, died at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 16, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2007
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2007
A Kentucky contractor was the low bidder for the demolition of the former Mersman Furniture Co. complex, but all of the bids exceeded the city's grant money available to pay for the work.
The two lowest bidders for the demolition of the former Mersman Furniture Co. have some familiarity with the area.
In fact, both companies already
Biology professor says overabundance of algae has changed the food chain
A local biology professor said the overabundance of blue-green algae in Grand Lake may be the cause of poor fishing reported by anglers in recent years.
The Lake Improvement Association (LIA) plans to apply for a $20,000 federal grant to test a Geotube device that separates manure solids and discharges clean water.
MINSTER - Board of education members on Monday night approved a hiring policy that a ffects the pay of experienced teachers.
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MINSTER - Superintendent Gayl Ray told Minster Local Schools board of education members Monday night that she will be bringing a petition to a future meeting as the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding prepares to place an issue on the November ballot.
Board of education members approved the fiscal year 2008 budget appropriations of $26.5 million, which includes a carryover of $6.8 million.
Following the Monday night meeting, District Treasurer Mike Marbaugh said about 77 percent of that general fund appropriation is for salaries and fringes.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery suffered its second straight loss on the season on Monday, falling 49-44 to Division I Green at the annual Classic in the Country, played at the Perry Reese Center at Berlin Hiland High School.