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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Mercer County library director: Disaster looming
State proposed budget cut could have major impact locally
By Daily Standard Staff
By William Kincaid and Janie Southard
newsroom@dailystandard.com
Governor Ted Stickland's latest proposed funding cuts would drastically hurt the state's 251 library systems, including those in Auglaize and Mercer Counties, say local librarians.
The library systems in both counties are already working on reduced revenue compared to last year, they report. The proposal would cut close to 50 percent of library funding. [More]
Jeffries wants location changed
By William Kincaid
Celina City Councilman Ed Jeffries supports the creation of a skateboard park, but under one condition - a new location.
Jeffries wants the city to change the location of the proposed park from along Lake Shore Drive - near existing trailers - to some place else. [More]
Seven local drug offenders sentenced
Action follows lengthy probe by bi-county Grand Lake Task Force
By Margie Wuebker
The first round of drug offenders charged in connection with lengthy Grand Lake Task Force investigations appeared recently in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for sentencing.
They include:
• Joshua P. Bernholt, 20, 921 Chestnut St., Celina, was sentenced to community control sanctions after pleading guilty to two counts of trafficking in marijuana. The terms include up to three years supervision, $150 restitution and a one-year operator's license suspension. [More]
Crowell, Thornsberry and Esselstein take top honors in Grand Lake area
By Gary R. Rasberry
In softball, the pitcher is usually the best all-around athlete on the team, not only dominating in the pitching circle, but also carrying a big bat at the plate.
St. Marys' Kayla Thornsberry and Parkway's Emily Crowell have proved to be the go-to players for their successful teams this season. [More]
Obituaries on June 25th, 2009
Lynn Cattell
Lynn Cattell, 54, 3311 St. Johns Road, New Bremen, died at 6:05 p.m. June 24, 2 [More]
Charles DuPuis
Former Celina resident Charles R. DuPuis, 90, died at 2:57 p.m. June 21, 2009, at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. [More]
A. Eugene Engel
A. Eugene Engel, 81, 503 E. Auglaize St., Wapakoneta, died at 2:18 p.m. June 24 [More]
Christina Hazlett
Christina Lorraine Hazlett, 55, of Alexandria, Va., died June 22, 2009, at her home. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Bettie Knostman
Bettie Knostman, 97, formerly of South Main Street, Minster, died at 1:25 p.m. June 24, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Paul Rutschilling
Paul C. Rutschilling, 80, of Coldwater, died at 6:52 p.m. June 23, 2009, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Darell Smith
Darell Spencer Smith, 87, 1901 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died at 4:57 p.m. June 23, 2009, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on June 25th, 2009
Subscriber stories on June 25th, 2009
Mercer excluded from fed funding
Two of Ohio's 88 counties - Mercer and Erie counties - have been designated ineligible to receive money from the federal Recovery Zone Bonds Program. Ohio's Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown says he is trying to find out why.
Marion Local High School band director resigns to take new position
The Marion Local Schools board of education accepted the resignation of band director Carl Phlipot during a special meeting Wednesday morning.
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Business seeking loan for massive remodeling project
A St. Henry business has applied for $50,000 in revolving loan funding to help pay for a large renovation project this summer.
Western Ohio True Value Hardware recently applied for the low-interest loan, which is distributed through the Mercer County Community Development Department office.
Ag education supported
The Marion Community Development Organization will be showing its support for an agricultural education initiative at this weekend's Maria Stein Country Fest, according to reports presented at the group's June meeting.
Meetings set on new USDA program
Two informational meetings on the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program will be held at the Mercer County Central Services Building in Celina.
Commissioners get grief for landscape work
A resident of the Menchhofer Woods subdivision west of Celina isn't happy with the restoration work completed in his yard following a recent sewer project.
Fire at local business caused by electrical problem
A possible electrical problem is believed to be the cause of a Saturday afternoon fire at Roediger's Custom Flooring, 7720 Riley Road.
Celina Fire Chief Doug Kuhn said today the blaze apparently began in a wall and then moved to the attic of the metal storage building.
Luebke gets promoted to Padres' Class AA squad
After a 2008 season of struggles, the 2009 baseball season for Cory Luebke has been one with plenty of rewards.
The biggest of them coming this week.
Mariners extend win streak to eight games
Pitching and defense carried Grand Lake to a seven-game winning streak, but the Mariners needed an offensive outburst to make it eight straight victories.
Celina falls on the road at Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina dropped to 17-8 on the season, losing a battle to Shawnee 6-5 in 10 innings on Wednesday night in Fort Shawnee.
Cavs clinch top seed for ACME tourney
COLDWATER - Coldwater sewed up the top seed of next week's Mercer County ACME sectional by sweeping a doubleheader over Marion Local on Wednesday night at Veterans Field.
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