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Friday, May 25th, 2007
Celina planning commission OKs warehouse site plan
Resident objects; says warehouse won't create many jobs
By Timothy Cox
Celina Planning Commission members authorized a site plan Thursday that will pave the way for a private warehouse in the city's Grand Lake Industrial Park.
Approval of the plan came despite objections from resident Paul Arnold, the city's former mayor. Arnold, who worked to create the industrial park, criticized city officials for allowing the move, which will bring minimal jobs to what was supposed to be the city's future job base. [More]
Former Zuma man gets 21 years for raping child
By Margie Wuebker
A former Montezuma man was sentenced this week in Mercer and Auglaize county courts to a total of 21 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing a young girl.
Gregory L. Deaton Jr., 26, of Camden, appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday and Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Thursday to face sentencings for the sex crimes he committed in both counties between 2003 and last October, with the same victim. [More]
Cardinals score trio of runs in the sixth for 3-2 victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
HUBER HEIGHTS - For the sake of Craig Griesdorn's health, New Bremen might be requesting a change of venue for future regional tournament games.
The New Bremen softball coach noted that Wayne High School's softball diamond has a strange effect on his team. It seems like every game has to have a dramatic twist. [More]
Smith and Thornsberry push 'Riders past Streaks
By Ryan Hines
BUCYRUS - A quick start on offense has been a big boost for the St. Marys softball team all postseason and on Thursday in the Division II regional semifinal against Sandusky Perkins, it was no different.
Bailey Smith blasted a two-run home run in the first inning and added an RBI sacrifice fly in the third inning to lead St. Marys to a 3-1 win over Perkins. [More]
Obituaries on May 25th, 2007
Patricia Dull
Patricia Lou Dull, 81, of Hilliard, died May 18, 2007, at Traditions at Mill Run, Hilliard. [More]
Mona Marsh
Mona Marsh, 49, of Fort Recovery, died May 13, 2007, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Local pictures on May 25th, 2007
Subscriber stories on May 25th, 2007
Auditor: City should hire investment firm
Celina city Auditor Emily Stewart is urging city officials to consider hiring a money management firm to draw better returns on city investments.
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Marion Local to teach Chinese language and culture to students
The Marion Local school district has been chosen one of 12 districts in the state to secure the services of a visiting Chinese teacher for next school year.
Commissioners neutral on opinion of beer sales
Fair board has control over profits from liquor sales
Although the county owns the fairgrounds land, commissioners have no authority over whether the Mercer County Fair Board sells beer at the fair, Commissioner Jerry Laffin said Thursday.
Note-able service
"Have trumpet will travel" aptly describes Adam Liette's current assignment with the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division.
The shiny instrument with
Plans revealed for hospital expansion
Mercer Health board of governors got a closer look at plans for the proposed $3.4 million expansion and renovation project at the Coldwater hospital that officials hope to get underway this fall.
MR/DD renews transportation contract
Mercer County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) this week signed a new five-year contract with Petermann Transportation, Cincinnati, for local bus service for the agency's clients.
Annexation given approval
The annexation of 7.04 acres to the village of St. Henry was approved by Mercer County Commissioners without ceremony Thursday.
The petition for an
Language software to be used by students
ST. HENRY - For most parents, the mention of game-based computer software may conjure images of children wasting their time slapping pinballs or racing through a maze.
MR/DD director pays visit to area
The director of Ohio's Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) got a close-up look at Auglaize County services on Thursday and liked what he saw.
New pastor arrives at St. John
Wilde to retire from Lutheran church
The Rev. Paul Baglien is impressed with the outgoing congregation he'll soon lead at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.
"I'm excited about being a part of such a vibrant church as St. John," said Baglien, who will officially begin his duties at the purple door church on June 24.
Minster lets two-run lead slip away in fifth
HUBER HEIGHTS - After winning several games in the postseason where a defensive stop helped produce an offensive outburst, the Minster Wildcats saw things from the other side on Thursday.
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