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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Celina seeks county partnership for new entity
By Shelley Grieshop
The city of Celina wants to partner with Mercer County officials to create a Grand Lake Port Authority - a new government entity focusing initially on long-term improvements to Grand Lake.
As a port authority, the city and county would increase their chances of securing USDA grants and others, as well as low- and no-interest loans for projects, Celina Community Development Director Kent Bryan told county commissioners on Tuesday. [More]
Fleeing from officers nets man prison time
By Margie Wuebker
A Minster man who led authorities on a high-speed chase before crashing into a brick wall at a condominium complex is headed to prison. And he won't be driving any time soon due to a 50-year operator's license suspension.
Austin Shortridge, 21, 170 S. Hanover St., Minster, appeared in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday morning after pleading no contest earlier to one count of fleeing and eluding, a third-degree felony. [More]
Coldwater picks up first victory
By Ryan Hines
The Coldwater girls basketball team started the season with three straight losses, due mainly to an inability to finish games strong.
That changed on Tuesday night as Coldwater invaded the Fieldhouse and handed rival Celina its first loss of the season, a 49-42 triumph over the Bulldogs. [More]
Obituaries on December 16th, 2009
Robert Gardner
Robert Lee Gardner, 79, 646 W. Fulton St., Celina, died at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 15, 2 [More]
Monica McCollum
Monica L. McCollum, 30, 9522 Cisco Road, Sidney was found dead Dec. 14, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on December 16th, 2009
Subscriber stories on December 16th, 2009
Farm may be one of Ohio's biggest
A St. Henry-area poultry farm wants to expand to house almost 2.5 million birds, and if approved, this would make it the second largest egg farm in Ohio.
Teaching contract approved
Coldwater
COLDWATER - After six months of contract negotiations, an agreement has been reached between the Coldwater Teachers Organization (CTO) and school board.
Public hearing set for hot residential zoning issue along Grand Lake
Mercer County commissioners are seeking input on a controversial zoning issue in Highland Park during a public hearing set for 3 p.m. Dec. 29.
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Director addresses health care issues
PSA3 Agency
ST. MARYS - Lifestyle choices drive health care costs and insurance dollars, according to an insurance study presented to about two dozen local senior citizens by the director of the PSA3 Agency on Aging in Lima.
Engineers to prepare plans for new wastewater plant
MINSTER - Village councilors moved a step closer to expanding the existing wastewater treatment plant Tuesday night by authorizing a Columbus-based engineering firm to prepare a design proposal for a $10.5 million facility.
Grant sought for picnic tables
Celina's public works department will seek a $11,762 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Program to purchase 50 picnic tables for Eastview Park.
Residents comment on future reconstruction project
MINSTER - More than 20 local residents showed up for an open house Tuesday night at council chambers to view conceptual drawings for the proposed Fourth Street Reconstruction Project.
Celina man injured in accident
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a two-vehicle accident that resulted in injuries to a 46-year-old Celina man. The mishap occurred at 3:36 p.m. Monday along Miller Road, west of state Route 118.
Cookbook proceeds to benefit area food pantries
Associates and customers of Chief and Ray's supermarkets have cooked up an appetizing way to raise money for local food pantries.
Their cookbook, "Cooking with Chief," represents a team effort to benefit people in need, said Annette Hoeffel, director of marketing.
Defiance goes unbeaten, edges Celina on the mats
VAN WERT - Celina and St. Marys traveled to Van Wert to take part in a Western Buckeye League pool tournament on Tuesday, joining Defiance and Kenton along with the host Cougars.
Rino Auto Sales wins top state award
The Ohio Independent Automobile Dealers Association (OIADA) recently gave its top award to Rino Auto Sales in Celina, owned by Terry "Rino" Reineke.
Chamber shows office renovation
ST. MARYS - Although the location is the same for the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce, the office has a new look. The building has been lightened, brightened and heightened.
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