Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Obituaries on December 29th, 2009
Wilson E. Denney, 80, 1974 Redbud Drive, Hamilton, died at 5:22 p.m. Dec. 27, 2009, at Hospice of Hamilton. [More]
Virginia Heil, 86, formerly of 418 S. Walnut St., New Bremen, died Dec. 27, 2009, at 7:25 a.m. at the Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, Ohio. [More]
Irene Miller Staugler, 94, 207 Briarwood Drive, Coldwater, died in the morning of Dec. 27, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Stories on December 29th, 2009
Area women sewing neck pillows for service men, women overseas
A couple hundred American servicemen and women who will be deployed to Afghanistan in January will rest their weary heads a little easier thanks to pillows handmade by a group of Celina area ladies. [More]
The public will be able to voice their opinion on the possibility of shifting local mail distribution from the Lima postal facility to Toledo during a meeting on Jan. 6 in Lima, according to a local postal union official.
Cheryl Ann Programs
Marcy Brown looks around her makeshift office at Cheryl Ann Programs and smiles, recalling more than three decades filled with monumental changes and different philosophies.
The village of Coldwater's 2010 appropriation ordinance was accepted at Monday's village council meeting.
The general fund appropriations top out at $1,697,753, approximately $20,000 higher than last year. Total appropriations of all funds amounted to $4,662,774.
Two snowmobiles collided early Monday morning resulting in injuries to two people. The mishap occurred at 1:20 a.m. in the 5100 block of Harrison Road near Montezuma, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
Mercer County Recorder Tammy Barger warns area residents not to pay $59.50 for a copy of their property deed being offered through a for-profit company. A copy is available from the county recorder's office for only $2 per page and $2 for certification.
A 12-0 start helped Celina build a comfortable lead and a dominant performance in the third quarter helped the Bulldogs bury Greenville.
The Bulldo
MARIA STEIN - After reeling off four straight wins, the Marion Local Flyers saw their mini-streak stopped on Monday night by a feisty group of Anna Rockets.
ST. MARYS - St. Henry shrugged off a rusty shooting effort and snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off St. Marys 36-33 at McBroom Gymnasium on Monday night. [More]
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster fell behind 23-6 after one quarter of play and Liberty-Benton rolled from there to drop the Wildcats to the consolation game of the Vicki Mauk Holiday Classic as the Eagles won 63-29 on Monday night in girls basketball action at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Dairy producers nationwide who have recently experienced low milk prices and high production costs may be eligible for a one-time payment from the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Program (DELAP), information from the USDA states.
Local pictures on December 29th, 2009