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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
Area woman charged with vehicular homicide
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys woman with a prior drunk driving record was indicted for an alcohol-related traffic crash on U.S. 33 on Nov. 17 that killed a local woman and injured her 3-year-old son.
Alissa L. Townsend, 48, 1109 Nagel St., was charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, second- and third-degree felonies, and operating a vehicle (OVI) under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor. She faces a maximum sentence of 131/2 years in prison. [More]
Defense carries Blue Jays past 'Riders
By Gary R. Rasberry
DELPHOS - Both St. Marys and St. John's brought plenty of defense to their matchup on Monday night, but a slight drop off by the Roughriders allowed the Blue Jays to extend a lead and come away with a 39-23 win at Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium in Delphos. [More]
Obituaries on December 4th, 2007
Ralph Huwer
Ralph D. Huwer, 87, 524 S. Main St., St. Marys, died at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 2, 2007, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 4th, 2007
Plantings up due to ethanol
The USDA early this year predicted farmers nationwide would plant more corn to cash in on higher market prices - and they were right.  
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Celina schools begin tax levy process
Celina City Schools board of education took the first step Monday toward putting a replacement levy on the March ballot. The levy will not involve new money and will exclude residents' pension income and other passive income such as interest and dividend earnings.
Democrats looking for Celina council president
The Mercer County Democratic Committee is in the process of selecting a new Celina City Council president and will accept resumes until Monday.  
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Spencerville man enters not guilty plea to murder charge
WAPAKONETA - Matthew D. Pennington of Spencerville pleaded not guilty in court Monday to charges he shot and killed a 23-year-old Lima man at a party in Auglaize County near Kossuth on Nov. 2.
Celina to pick up $12,000 in revenue
The city of Celina will get an additional $12,000 in revenue each year, due to city council authorizing a communication company to install its equipment on the city's north water tower.
New budget system will be tough on Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
A new, quarterly budgeting system for Ohio recreation is going to "create havoc" until Grand Lake St. Marys State Park officials can rearrange their budget.
Minster girls get first win of the year
MINSTER - After beginning the season with a pair of losses, the Minster Lady Wildcats returned to Minster Middle School last evening in search of the
Marion Local girls open with loss on the road at Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local opened its girls basketball season with a battle against Western Buckeye League power Shawnee on Monday.
The Flyers rallied in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime, but the Indians held on to a 75-73 win at Lappin Gymnasium.
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