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Friday, June 5th, 2009
Celina man found guilty in murder of infant stepson
Jason Thomas could get sentence of life in prison
By Margie Wuebker
A 26-year-old Celina man faces life in prison after being found guilty of murder and felonious assault Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
The charges stem from the death of his 101/2-month-old stepson earlier this year.
Jason C. Thomas, 119 Garman Ave., entered a plea of no contest as part of a negotiated agreement. Judge Jeffrey Ingraham set sentencing for 2:30 p.m. July 22. [More]
Tourney run ends for Cavaliers
Coldwater loses in state semifinal for second straight year
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - For the Badin Rams, it was a heads-up play to take the lead.
For Coldwater, it was another heartbreaking way to end a stellar season.
Scott Purcell's dash to an undefended home plate on a ground out completed Badin's comeback from trailing 3-0 to move the Rams past the Cavaliers, 4-3, in the Division III state baseball semifinals at Huntington Park in Columbus on Thursday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on June 5th, 2009
Dale Fennig
Dale M. Fennig, age 88, of Coldwater, died at 4:27 p.m. June 2, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. [More]
June Johnson
June Margret Johnson, 82, of Mendon, died at 10:25 p.m. June 2, 2009, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Robert Kettler
Robert F. Kettler, 92, 218 S. Walnut St., New Bremen died at 8:02 p.m. June 8, [More]
Larry Shelby
Larry J. Shelby, 66, 1121 Neil Ave., St. Marys, died at 8:45 p.m. June 3, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 5th, 2009
Fry pies & cinnamon buns
Celina woman with Amish roots supplies farmers markets with authentic fare
New Celina resident Teresa Garber grabbed her PDA to check her calendar. She always needs to plan baking time for various area farmers markets, something she never imagined she'd be doing.
Algae toxin levels in Grand Lake still above threshold for safety
Blue-green algae toxin levels in Grand Lake continue to test above thresholds for safety, an Ohio EPA official said Thursday after more samples were taken from the lake on Tuesday.
Farmers eligible for $1 M
Farmers in portions of Mercer and Auglaize counties can apply for $1 million in federal funds to implement conservation practices that help improve water quality in Grand Lake.
Celina water finally passes test
For the first time in years, the city of Celina will no longer have to post public notices about the city's drinking water being in violation of contaminant levels set by the state.
Health officials question state's handling of funds
Local health officials have concerns about the way the state intends to distribute $5 million in stimulus funds to help homeowners with failing septic systems.
County OKs contract for Coldwater ditch project
Mercer County commissioners on Thursday executed a contract with Tom's Construction of St. Henry for work on the upcoming Coldwater-Schmitmeyer Ditch project.
Church plans $900,000 expansion
With the help of a charitable congregation and a special grant, Mount Tabor Church of God is embarking on a nearly $1 million expansion project.
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