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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Pupils ponder pollination problem
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - A group of third-graders were truly busy bees on Thursday as they tried to create a handheld device to efficiently pollinate plants.
The engineering-based project was part of the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. High school students from 10 area school districts participated in the agricultural engineering session held in third-grade teacher Diana Kremer's classroom. [More]
Two Celina teenagers injured in four-wheeler accident
By Margie Wuebker
Two area youths were injured Thursday afternoon when their four-wheeler was struck by a car near the intersection of Mud Pike and Fleetfoot Road west of Celina.
Brian Johnsman, 15, 4809 Mud Pike, Celina, reportedly traveled through a farm field and onto Fleetfoot Road. He then attempted to cross Mud Pike but failed to see an eastbound 2002 Buick driven by Joyce Howell, 62, 7015 Gause Road, Celina. [More]
Fort Recovery made history in 1996
By Robb Hemmelgarn
When head coach Carl Moeller arrived at Fort Recovery High School in the early 1990s, the boys cross country program he took over was in pretty meager shape.
Within a few years, though, the atmosphere casually transformed, as the Indians crept their way up the Midwest Athletic Conference ladder before capturing their first league title in 1995. [More]
Obituaries on November 13th, 2009
Arnold Beumer
Arnold F. "Arnie" Beumer, 79, 8919 E. state Route 26, Portland, Ind., died at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 11, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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Property still full of junk
Neighborhood residents want empty building cleaned up or destroyed
Celina resident Bryan Dupes is upset that nothing has been done to a neighboring property that has a dilapidated building, abandoned vehicles and free-roaming vermin.
Prosecutor weighs in on alleged meat scam
A thick binder detailing the lengthy investigation into suspicious business practices at Vonderhaar's Quality Meats in Fort Recovery is now in possession of the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office with presentation to grand jurors expected by year's end.
Mercer County SWCD board cuts staff hours
Due to state funding cuts, the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board on Thursday reduced the hours of two employees and instituted mandatory furlough days for all employees.
State to require more flexible programming
Minster High School
MINSTER - Superintendent Gayl Ray told Minster Local Schools board of education members Thursday night the high school program as they know it will change dramatically in coming years.
New St. Marys school on schedule
ST. MARYS - On-going construction and renovation in the school district is still on schedule, under budget and now giving students a close look at the project.
H1N1 flu clinic for youngsters set
An H1N1 flu clinic is scheduled for specific groups of children on Tuesday evening at Celina High School.
The clinic will be held 4-7 p.m. and the vaccine is free of charge. No appointments are needed; it is first come, first serve.
Stump removal and dredging continue; Anglers catch crappies, bluegills
Lake level: The water level in Grand Lake is about 8 inches below normal pool, said Brian Miller, assistant manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, on Thursday.
Murder charge filed in Ansonia man's death
A New Carlisle man was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the death of an Ansonia man whose body was found in a van in Greenville 10 days ago
Gardeners group wins top award
The Van Wert County Master Gardeners group is the recipient of the Ohio State University Extension's 2009 Outstanding Master Gardeners Project for it effort in creating and developing the new children's park located in the city of Van Wert.
Marion playing for it all on Saturday
Norwalk St. Paul will be the opposition for Blue and Gold in state title match
FAIRBORN - The Marion Local Flyers have played with a bull's-eye on their backs since the volleyball season began, but on Saturday they will be the ones taking aim at a third straight Division IV state championship.
Winner hits career milestones for digs and kills for Flyers
FAIRBORN - Any athlete would love to achieve a statistical milestone during state competition, but in Thursday's Division IV state semifinal victory, Alyssa "Red" Winner decided the two-for-one special was even better.
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