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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
County coroner's medical license suspended
By Shelley Grieshop
The medical license of Mercer County Coroner Dr. Timothy A. Heinrichs has been suspended due to alcohol abuse.
The suspension to practice medicine is effective for "at least 90 days" and was issued with Heinrichs' consent after a diagnosis of alcohol abuse, according to the State Medical Board license center. Heinrichs' status is currently listed as "inactive" by the state board. [More]
Underage party busted at West Bank rental unit
By Margie Wuebker
Celina Police have filed charges against nine young adults in connection with an underage drinking party Saturday night at Westlake Village off West Bank Road.
Katie C. Hague, 20, 3402 Wild Cherry Road, Celina, reportedly rented a village unit for a birthday party where several teens were drinking, according to Police Chief Dave Slusser. [More]
Fort Recovery trounces Arcanum
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - After a cold shooting night last week against Minster, Fort Recovery didn't have to wait long to look to get back into the swing of things on Monday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
A 10-0 start to the game and a dominating night on the offensive boards allowed the Indians to pick up their ninth win of the season with a 65-25 decision over Arcanum. [More]
Obituaries on January 27th, 2009
Louis Bertke
Louis Bertke, of Cassella, died Jan. 26, 2009, at home.
Arrangements are pend [More]
Virginia Hinkle
Virginia Hinkle, formerly of 609 W. North St., St. Marys, died Jan. 26, 2009, a [More]
Marjorie Ralston
Marjorie M. Ralston, 79, died at 12 p.m. Jan. 26, 2009, at Swiss Village Retirement Center, Berne, Ind. [More]
Alice Schulte
Alice A. Schulte, 78, 1124 Jackson Ave., Celina, died at 6:53 a.m. Jan. 26, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Richard Tryon
Former Celina resident Richard "Shorty" Tryon, 80, of Greenville, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2009, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Local pictures on January 27th, 2009
Subscriber stories on January 27th, 2009
Celina man barks at county over trees
A rural Celina resident is angry with county officials for cutting down dozens of 100-year-old trees on his property that they deemed a traffic safety concern.
Administrators get pay raise; treasurer forecasting a deficit
MINSTER - There were no smiles around the table Monday night as the Minster Local Schools board of education reviewed the five-year financial forecast showing projected deficits in 2010 and beyond.
Debate goes on over parallel parking
The debate over changing angled parking to parallel parking in downtown Celina continued on Monday night as over 20 citizens who oppose parallel parking mistakenly thought a related vote was scheduled at the council meeting.
Man pleads not guilty to Internet sting charges
A 33-year-old St. Henry man was indicted recently by an Auglaize County grand jury for allegedly trying to meet a teenager for sex two days after Christmas.
James Girty's dugout perplexes city council
ST. MARYS - Following first reading on purchasing property along the St. Marys River for a historical nature area, a council visitor lodged a complaint that has roots in the late 18th century.
Action taken to collect sidewalk costs
St. Henry village councilors took steps Monday night to allow them to collect funds from residents who have yet to pay for sidewalks installed by the village last fall.
Fire truck, other vehicles to be purchased
The village of Coldwater will use a new state program, Ohio Capital Asset Financing (OCAF), to finance their vehicle acquisitions in 2009.
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Waters gets a pleasant surprise from softball
COLDWATER - Ashley Waters wasn't expecting to hear from Lincoln Trail Community College, but she's glad she did.
The Coldwater catcher signed with the Statesmen on Friday and they are based in Robinson, Illinois where she will be joining a productive program.
St. Marys puts an end to three-game losing streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys snapped a three-game losing streak, traveling south to Piqua and beating the Piqua Indians 49-46 on Monday night.
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