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Friday, March 13th, 2009
The rush for gold
Record high prices, hard times have people turning in old jewelry in exchange for cash
By Betty Lawrence
Gold has hit record highs of nearly $1,000 an ounce, prompting a modern-day gold rush.
People are cleaning out their jewelry boxes, turning in that old, unused gold jewelry for cold hard cash. Coins, pocket watches and even dental gold have become the norm for gold buyers. [More]
Sharing a faith and a name
Celina pastor and wife assist people in Ghana, Africa
By Margie Wuebker
Pastor Randy Christian and his wife Tricia discovered a bit of home during a February trip to the Republic of Ghana in West Africa.
The couple, who minister at The Lord's Church in Celina, found a small congregation bearing the same name in a small village where Americans with white skin are held in awe. [More]
Obituaries on March 13th, 2009
Hilda Bower
Hilda L. Bower, 97, of Rockford and formerly of Cincinnati, died at 9:15 p.m. March 11, 2009, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Ida Deitsch
Ida Mae Deitsch, 78, 411 Oliver St., St. Marys, died at 12:40 p.m. March 12, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Ralph Feil
Ralph H. Feil, 86, a resident at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community and formerly of Findlay, died at 7:07 a.m. March 12, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Donald Link
Donald J. Link, 75, 6175 state Route 274, Carthagena, died the morning of March 12, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 13th, 2009
Celina police request to outlaw J-turns dies
People who do J-turns and cause crashes usually not cited because the move is legal, police say
A request from the Celina Police Department to outlaw motorists from making J-turns in the city did not clear Celina City Council's streets and alleys committee on Thursday night.
Celina council may increase speed limit
Grand Lake Road could go from 25 to 35 mph
Celina City Council members will consider increasing the speed limit on Grand Lake Road from 25 to 35 miles per hour.
The city's streets and alleys committee on Thursday night discussed the proposal, which most supported.
Former school board member is charged with public indecency
A former Parkway school board member and former business owner has been charged with eight counts of public indecency, according to Rockford Police Chief Paul May.
Commissioners work through road and bridge bids, contracts
Mercer County commissioners have paved the way for numerous road and bridge projects this year with hearings held this week to bid out the work.
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Berry by a different name still makes for a good cobbler
I recently was walking around the bakery section of a local grocery store when I spied what is curiously called a Marionberry pie. The filling was dark purple, such as in a blackberry pie.
Piehl, McFeely grab top all-district honors
Compiled by Ryan Hines
Although it could be considered to be a down year overall for basketball around the Grand Lake area, there were still plenty of local athletes that earned all-district honors based on the recommendations of a media panel.
Post will continue to play golf for Columbus State
ST. HENRY - After being part of the beginning of the St. Henry girls golf team, Shelly Post will get the chance to be a trailblazer again.
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