Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
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]
Mercer County
By Shelley Grieshop
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]
Obituaries on November 24th, 2009
James F. Pape, 81, De Palma Terrace Senior Living, Placentia, Calif., died Nov. 13, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Junior O. Pugh, 84, formerly of St. Marys, died Nov. 16, 2009, at his residence [More]
Local pictures on November 24th, 2009
Subscriber stories on November 24th, 2009
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.
Both unions were aware freeze could happen when they negotiated contracts
ST. MARYS - Wages for St. Marys City schools staff will be frozen next fiscal year due to a deficit fund balance of $1.2 million as of June 30.
The freeze will save the district $330,000.
East Jefferson Township
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.
St. Henry
ST. HENRY - Village councilors approved first readings of ordinances that give 1 to 2 percent raises to nearly every town employee effective Jan. 1.
A 30-year-old Celina man faces multiple charges after he reportedly threatened patrons of a Coldwater bar with a bow and arrow early Sunday morning.
COLDWATER - Coldwater Police Department's newest officer, Jacob Foxhoven of St. Marys, was introduced at Monday's village council meeting.
Foxhoven
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.