Special meeting scheduled on Saturday to discuss issue
By William Kincaid
The city of Celina is poised to acquire and clean up a run-down property that has upset neighbors for several years.
City council members on Monday night passed first reading of an ordinance that would pay Ron "Butch" Piper as much as $54,369 to demolish and clean up his property at 230 Godfrey Avenue before handing it over to the city. The money would come from the city's contingency fund. [More]
Grab the popcorn - a video showcasing the local area could be coming soon to a Web site near you.
Mercer County commissioners recently held a teleconference meeting with CGI Communications to learn about a video program that could introduce prospective businesses, residents and tourists to the county via a Web site. [More]
Tamara Evers has been indicted for making false statements in baby's death
A 45-year-old St. Henry woman made an initial appearance Monday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being indicted on one count of perjury in connection with the July 2008 death of a 6-month-old infant for whom she baby-sat.
Celina City Council members on Monday night approved a contract with Mercer County commissioners to start a $2.5 million project to connect more East Jefferson Township residents to the city's wastewater system.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) - After rolling to another Big Ten title, the Ohio State football team picked up several all-league accolades and there was a Grand Lake area representative in the mix as well.
