Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Officials debate fixing expensive turbine
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - City officials are questioning whether to repair again a problem turbine at the city power plant or to simply shut down the plant.
This turbine unit is staffed and coal-fired, according to Electric System Superintendent Jerry Wolfe. Thus, operating this unit involves several city employees. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ELIDA - Just like usual, the Celina girls soccer team went through its traditional postgame rituals after Monday's 1-all match at Elida.
The handshake line with Elida players, the two teams praying at the midfield circle, and the team meeting after the game. [More]
Obituaries on September 25th, 2007
Delores "DeDe" Lange Anderson, 43, of Celina, died at 10:15 p.m. Sept. 23, 2007, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Patsy Geneen McElroy, 69, 2300 Clover Four Road, New Bremen, died at 12:05 p.m. Sept. 23, 2007, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Dallas Evelyn Mobley, 94, 124 Dickman Drive, St. Marys, died at 6:55 p.m. Sept. 23, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Leona B. Schumann, 94, of rural Wapakoneta, died at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 2007, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. [More]
Local pictures on September 25th, 2007
Subscriber stories on September 25th, 2007
A new boathouse for emergency responders on Grand Lake will be built thanks to a partnership among local and state government entities.
The Mercer
Celina City Council members voted to pay the outstanding $14,400 share of their $511,000 design and engineering bill for the ongoing water improvement project.
COLDWATER - Village officials are frustrated after learning the cost for the village's workers' compensation coverage will more than double next year, from $34,600 this year to a whopping $75,055.
An inebriated man who fell from a balcony along West Bank Road in Celina one week ago has been upgraded to fair condition at a Dayton hospital.
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COLDWATER - Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas told councilors on Monday that last week's meeting with Leona Hohman, from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), went well.
ELIDA - Just when things looked bleak, a brief spot of hope cracked open.
And Shelbi Nation made the opening count.
The Celina senior's deflected shot went into the goal with just 21/2 minutes left in Celina's Western Buckeye League girls soccer matchup with Elida.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles picked up a three-game win on Monday over Russia, setting up a battle of unbeaten state poll leaders on Thursday.