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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Parkway now offering Japanese classes
By Janie Southard
ROCKFORD - Parkway teacher Kimberly McConnell is busy at her desk during her free period working one-on-one with a student. The conversation is lively, quick and almost musical. Actually it's Japanese.
McConnell is fluent in that language and is determined that this first year of teaching at Parkway also will bring her students to an appreciation of the Japanese culture. [More]
Quick start helps Indians past Cavs
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - A hot shooting start for Fort Recovery allowed the Indians to keep Coldwater at bay to pick up a 53-44 win in a rescheduled Midwest Athletic Conference contest at The Palace on Tuesday night.
The Indians improve to 12-3 on the season and 5-1 in MAC action while the Cavaliers drop to 3-12 overall and 1-5 in conference play. [More]
Obituaries on February 4th, 2009
Platt DeCamp
Former Mercer County resident, Platt O. DeCamp, 86, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 2009, at Alfredo Gonzales Veteran's Home, McAllen, Texas. [More]
Vernon Hicks
Former Mendon resident, Vernon R. Hicks, 67, of Bradford, died at 5:43 p.m. Feb. 1, 2009, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Alice Lehner
St. Henry native, Alice M., age 84, of Kettering, died Feb. 2, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Diane Lewis
Diane Rose Lewis, 62, of Rockville, Ind., died at 2:32 p.m. Feb. 2, 2009, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Brazil, Ind. Death was due to heart failure. [More]
Darleen McDaniel
Rockford resident Darleen J. McDaniel, 59, formerly Darleen Gause, died at 5:59 [More]
Charles Nagel
Charles J. Nagel Jr., 78, of Germantown, died Feb. 2, 2009, at Sycamore Hospital in Germantown. [More]
Local pictures on February 4th, 2009
Subscriber stories on February 4th, 2009
Local landowners could become eligible for funds to limit hypoxia
Local watershed officials are part of an Ohio/Indiana group studying how Midwestern states can help decrease hypoxic (oxygen deficient) dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cutting budget proves difficult
Celina City Council members are having a tough time finding ways to cut expenses out of the proposed budget for this year.
Council's personnel and finance committee - which has worked since late last year on the budget - met again on Tuesday night but found little to gut.
MR/DD seeking renewal levy in May
The Mercer County agency that operates numerous programs for the mentally and physically disabled is seeking a renewal tax levy in the May election.
Watershed coordinator to work with Franklin Township trustees on greenspace grant
Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Coordinator Laura Walker will work with Franklin Township trustees on a grant to develop some greenspace in the township.
Walker received approval to work with the trustees from the watershed alliance, which met Tuesday.
Projects tabled as council approves appropriations
MINSTER - Financial officer John Stechschulte unveiled 2009 appropriations totaling nearly $18.6 million which village councilors approved Tuesday night after a line-by-line presentation. Several projects will remain tabled for the time being and the likelihood of decreasing income tax revenue.
Community improvement officials ready to make park site ready
MINSTER - Minster Community Improvement Corporation believes the time has come to bite the bullet and shell out money to make the new, 11.5-acre Minster Machine West Industrial Park site ready.
Tigers take control in second to beat 'Skins
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles used a big second quarter to get the lead and pull away from St. Henry for a 46-41 win in a rescheduled Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball contest on Tuesday night at Tiger Gymnasium.
Celina nearly sets record for most points in a game
The Celina girls basketball team attacked the Lima Senior fullcourt pressure defense, and didn't let up until the game was well out of hand.
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