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Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
State offers $1.3 million to rebuild
By Shelley Grieshop
FORT RECOVERY - The state is offering $1.3 million to Fort Recovery school district to help rebuild or renovate its existing high school building.
The school has less than two weeks - until Feb. 26 - to accept or reject the offer or defer the money for one year. The district has deferred state funding twice in recent years. [More]
Fort Recovery schools: Proposed projects
By Shelley Grieshop
Option 1
• Total square footage: 91,217 (renovated 61,876, new 29,341)
• Cost: $11.4 million, including $1.3 million paid by state and $10.1 million from taxpayers
• Local millage: 8 to 9 mills
• Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home in town: $20.40-$22.95 per month
• Summary: Demolish the current high school building except the commons area, industrial tech/vo-ag rooms, gymnasium, science wing and band room. Replace all classroom and office space. [More]
Oh deer
Deer leaves rack behind
By Margie Wuebker
Doug Billerman knows all about deer accidents.
As an insurance adjuster with Celina Insurance Group, he has handled more accidents involving the swift-moving critters than you can shake an antler at.
The 32-year-old Billerman, a resident of Maria Stein, became a statistic Sunday night when he struck a buck while driving southbound on U.S. 127. The 9:12 p.m. accident occurred just south of state Route 703. [More]
Celina girls ride rollar coaster to victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
With both teams losing a game due to cancellation at some point during the season, Celina and Fort Loramie got together on Monday night at the Fieldhouse for a non-league matchup.
In a game that had plenty of twists throughout, Celina recovered from a rollar coaster second half to beat the Redskins 55-50 to even the Bulldogs' record on the season at 9-9. [More]
Obituaries on February 13th, 2007
Elsie Farmer
Elsie M. Farmer, 67, of Rockford, died Feb. 11, 200,7 in Louisiana.
Arrangeme [More]
Margaret Fiely
Margaret M. Fiely, 97, 5257 Philothea Road, St. Henry, died Feb. 12, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Betty Hinkle
Betty Dee Hinkle, 82, 5620 Tama Road, Celina, died at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 2007, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Leah June Muter
Leah June Muter, 84, 813 Greenbriar Court, Celina, died at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 12, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Betty Rosengarten
Betty Rosengarten, 80, 104 Runningbrook Lane, Montezuma, died Feb. 11, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on February 13th, 2007
Subscriber stories on February 13th, 2007
Celina's regatta to be part of national championship
Organizers of the annual Governors Cup Regatta races in Celina have landed an American Power Boat Association 2008 national championship event and are urging city officials to keep financial support for the event intact.
Board considers alcohol testing
Celina school board approved first reading on a new policy that will allow random Breathalyzer tests during school functions and dances.
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Students will be speaking Chinese at Marion Local High School next year
MARIA STEIN - School board members Monday night approved adding Mandarin Chinese as a language option to the high school curriculum for next school year.
Funding approved for improvements along pathway
ST. MARYS - Council members approved funding for an environmental review which could yield improvements and new construction along the Miami & Erie Canal pathway near old Lock 13.
Village street crew ready to weather snow
COLDWATER - Mercer County's lengthy cold spell has caused a few frozen water lines and breaks in the village, but nothing major, said Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas.
Two long-term teachers retire
NEW BREMEN - Board of education members accepted the resignation of two veteran employees Monday night.
During the regular meeting, board members approved the retirement of elementary special education teacher Bev Poppe and high school science teacher Dan Miller.
Students give their imput on school lunches
MARIA STEIN - The Wellness Plan - students in the Marion Local School District either love it, hate it or have no opinion whatsoever, based on a food service survey conducted in January.
Coldwater takes WBL champs to overtime
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Randy Bruns
Coldwater went the distance, and then some, against Western Buckeye League champion Wapakoneta, falling 60-58 in overtime at Wapakoneta High School in a makeup game.
Celina falls on the road at TCC
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys basketball team lost to Toledo Central Catholic 50-48 on Saturday in Toledo. The Bulldogs fall to 6-11 on the season.
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