Ohio EPA officials are not expected to hold the city's feet to the fire regarding a Nov. 7 deadline to bring the city's water into compliance with state regulations, Celina officials said this week.
They are in the final planning stages of adding granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment to the city's current treatment system. The carbon material is expected to lower the levels of trihalomethanes (THM) in the water to within acceptable limits. [More]
ST. MARYS - It's down to the wire, and the community is playing a big part in narrowing the choices where new school facilities are concerned.
The school district is preparing for the possibility of state funding this year through the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) for new or renovated facilities. [More]
A Van Wert man will serve six months in jail for killing a young father in a hunting accident in January 2006.
Troy Clark, 37, was sentenced in Van Wert County Commo Pleas Court on Wednesday morning by Judge Charles Steele, who also ordered him to pay a $1,000 fine and court costs. [More]
Celina has been awarded a $150,000 grant to add new courtesy docks and make other improvements near Lake Shore Park.
The grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft will pay for nine new courtesy docks and to make seawall and sidewalk improvements.
Former Superintendent Eugene Linton had to pay back $854 to the Mercer County Educational Service Center after a state audit determined he was overcompensated for unused vacation time.
COLDWATER - The board of education accepted a $16,000 donation from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) on Tuesday night to help finance a playground expansion project.
Mercer Health board of governors approved a high-end purchase of digital mammography equipment that is expected to more efficiently meet patient's needs.
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater Spanish teacher/writer Sophia Rodriguez was at home Wednesday night as she emceed New Bremen Coffee Co. and Book's third annual poetry slam.
Things have been very good for Andrew Meyer this season.
The Minster senior throwing specialist, coming off an appearance at the state track meet last season, entered the 2007 outdoor season on a high after capturing the state indoor shot put title in March.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen basketball standout Christine Schwartz found a good place to keep playing basketball and fulfill her academic wishes.
Schwartz will attend Capital University next season, giving her the chance to continue her athletic career and prepare for a career in the legal system.
