Several local communities have put their names in the hat for economic stimulus money.
However, the "wish list" here in Ohio and across the nation totals far more dollars than President Barack Obama's plan can provide. No one yet knows who will get what money, but many communities already are applying for funds that Obama says will go to improve infrastructure. [More]
ST. MARYS - Ahead of schedule and under budget is good news on the new school being constructed.
Bids recently came in at a total of $23.2 million, which is $4.4 million under estimate. Because of the low bids, the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) this week approved additional projects that will relieve the district of more than $1.6 million in expense. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Setting the tone early with defense and following up with solid shooting, Fort Recovery improved to 11-5 on the season with a 67-36 drubbing of Ansonia in a rare Tuesday night contest at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors Tuesday night unanimously approved participation in the group purchase of road salt in an effort to hold the line on rising costs.
Many improvements were made in Celina in 2008 to benefit its citizens, attract businesses and industries and bring in additional revenues, Mayor Sharon LaRue said during her annual report on state of the city on Monday night.
CONVOY - Celina girls basketball head coach Brian Stetler knew that facing the undefeated Crestview Knights on their home floor was going to be a difficult task, but the Bulldogs nearly pulled off the upset over the top-ranked team in the Division IV state poll.
Coldwater stayed with state-ranked Wapakoneta throughout most of the game before the Redskins pulled away late to post a 48-39 win over the Cavaliers at Wapak High School on Tuesday in girls nonconference action.
