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Friday, November 20th, 2009
H1N1 may be losing speed
Another wave of the flu could be coming though, CDC director says
By Shelley Grieshop
The H1N1 flu virus appears to be slowing its spread across the country, although top officials warn another "wave" could follow.
In a teleconference briefing Thursday afternoon, director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Dr. Thomas Frieden said influenza activity has slightly declined since Oct. 18 when cases hit peak numbers. He noted, however, that widespread activity likely will continue for some time. [More]
Council looking into purchasing green power
Minster
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Village councilors Tuesday night authorized village administrator Don Harrod to seek legal opinions on the matter of purchasing green power through two proposed hydroelectric projects.
Harrod said the agreement with American Municipal Power (AMP) Inc. comes in a thick packet and he has a number of questions before recommending any action. He did not elaborate on the issues. [More]
Obituaries on November 20th, 2009
Lisle Buck
Lisle L. "Pete" Buck, 77, 237 Fairlawn Drive, Celina died at 4:53 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. [More]
Larry Gottschalk
Larry E. Gottschalk, 63, 506 S. Ash St., St. Marys, died at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Alma Grilliot
Alma M. Grilliot, 88, of Versailles, died at 8:50 a.m. Nov. 19, 2009, at Versailles Health Care Center. [More]
Vernon Kemmann
Vernon Kemmann, 89, 02605 Salem-Noble Road in Auglaize County, died Nov. 19, 20 [More]
Dorothy Link
Dorothy A. Link, 93, 7878 E. state Route 67, Bryant, Ind., died at 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Rev. Edward McCarthy
Rev. Edward P. McCarthy, 94, died Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Local pictures on November 20th, 2009
Subscriber stories on November 20th, 2009
Officials looking into technology
Grand Lake water quality
Jared Ebbing, Mercer County community/economic development director, said he and others concerned with local water quality are meeting Monday with a company that sells water quality technology.
Teachers, students at East Elementary going green
Celina schools
Students and teachers at Celina's East Elementary School are working together to set up an environmental activities and learning program.
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Watershed coordinator frustrated over lake plan
Local officials have been working on implementing the details of a new state-directed plan to help Grand Lake with water quality problems since Memorial Day, but had to wait until the plan was announced publicly this week before they could speak of it openly.
'Marion on the Move' walk successful after third try
If you don't succeed, try again.
The philosophy certainly worked for the "Marion on the Move" walk, according to reports presented at the Marion Community Development Organization's November meeting.
Elections board completes all but two voting recounts
Auglaize County
Auglaize Board of Elections has completed its offical count with the exception of two recounts which will be released on Nov. 30.
For the third cou
Coldwater, St. Henry lead Grand Lake area in all-district awards
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater and St. Henry were well represented in Division V as the Associated Press Northwest District football honors were released on Thursday evening.
Kahlig will be playing basketball at Findlay
FORT RECOVERY - There was plenty to like about the University of Findlay for Greg Kahlig.
The Fort Recovery basketball standout will head north to play for the defending NCAA Division II National Champion after signing his letter-of-intent.
Post was able to find the perfect fit
ST. HENRY - When selecting a college to attend, Emily Post had several things to look for.
One was a school in the Columbus area, another was a Catholic school and the third thing was the chance to play volleyball.
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