Friday, June 20th, 2008
No related illnesses have been reported in Grand Lake area
By Shelley Grieshop
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is aiding officials in five counties who are investigating 16 cases of E. coli that might be linked to cases in Michigan.
Although three cases of E. coli were recently reported in Auglaize County, they are not considered related in any way to the cases currently being investigated by the state, officials say. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Colorful banners decorate the exterior of St. Paul United Church of Christ proclaiming its 175th anniversary - a milestone shared with the community where founders put down roots and built places to worship.
The current church, located at 119 N. Franklin St., continues to serve the religious needs of members. It is also a place where babies are carried for baptism, couples come to get married and departed members receive a final farewell. [More]
Local pictures on June 20th, 2008
Subscriber stories on June 20th, 2008
ST. MARYS - Mendon native Bob Maurer is clerk/treasurer for libraries in St. Marys and Rockford. But don't be fooled, because under that button-down shirt and tie beats the heart of a longtime hotdog biker.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members Thursday agreed to apply for a 3-year, $105,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to continue funding the position of Laura Walker, coordinator of the Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance.
Mentally challenged woman is victimized
Sentencing is set July 16 in the case of a 52-year-old Celina man charged with sex offenses involving a mentally challenged woman.
Forrest E. Pins
The Grand Lake Mariners followed their best performance of the season with their worst.
Cincinnati pounded Grand Lake pitching for 13 hits en route to a 13-0 thrashing of the Mariners on Thursday at Jim Hoess Field.
There were four local baseball players that received all-Ohio recognition after the spring season.
Coldwater, which advanced to the state final four in Division III, had two of the all-state players.