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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Hopes high for lake technology
Test will start in coming weeks
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - A local coalition has raised $332,000 toward $500,000 needed to test sediment removal technology in Grand Lake and three nearby creeks.
The test will involve placing three devices called Collectors in Beaver Creek, Big Chickasaw Creek and Barnes Creek, and two aerating units called Airy Gators in bays at Southmoor Shores and Park Grand Resort. Local officials want to start the test in the next couple of weeks. [More]
Bulldogs impressive in first match
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - With weekend rain knocking off most of the opening day schedule for baseball and softball on Monday, the Celina boys tennis team highlighted the local sports slate, opening the season with a 4-1 win over Sidney at the High School Courts.
In the four wins on the day, Celina dropped just four games to the Yellow Jackets. [More]
Obituaries on March 30th, 2010
C. Richard Long
C. Richard Long, 82, 122 Phillips Drive, Wapakoneta, died at 2:30 a.m. March 28, 2010, at his home. [More]
Michael T. Mihm
Michael T. Mihm, 57, 301 West First St., Spencerville, died at 1 p.m. March 28, 2010, at his home. [More]
Clifford Orick
Clifford Dean Orick, 59, 1005 Race St., Wapakoneta, died of natural causes on March 27, 2010, at his home. [More]
Nevada E. Dafler
Nevada E. "Sally" Dafler, 89, Wapakoneta died at 2:49 a.m. March 28, 2010, at J [More]
James Nuhfer
James Edward Nuhfer, 78, St. Marys, died at 9:35 a.m. March 28, 2010, at his home in St. Marys. [More]
Ralph Dietrich
Ralph H. Dietrich, 95, New Bremen, died at 2:32 p.m. March 29, 2010, at Otterbe [More]
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Land sale OK'd for Versa Pak expansion
Company plans to hire 15 new workers during next five years
CELINA - Versa Pak will expand its facilities in Celina.
City council members Monday approved the sale of 3.645 acres of city land along the south property line of the Grand Lake Industrial Park to allow the company to expand its operations there.
Metzger passed up for Keystone job
MARIA STEIN - Superintendent Carl Metzger will be staying with the Marion Local school district after the job for which he was a finalist went to someone else.
Board grappling with master plan for state
FORT RECOVERY - The local school district has been in the mix for state school facilities money for about five years and, once more, the clock is ticking as the board decides on a master plan.
2010 budget unanimously approved
Celina
CELINA - The third and final reading of the city's 2010 budget was unanimously approved Monday night.
Councilwoman Angie King, who in the past said she would vote no if the numbers did not change, cast a yes vote.
Grant funds available to improve water quality
Residents may apply for percentage of cost to replace or purchase wastewater systems
Landowners and farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed can apply for $191,000 in funds for septic systems, tile control structures or milkhouse wastewater treatment systems.
Former youth pastor pleads not guilty to sex charges
VAN WERT - A former Van Wert youth pastor pleaded not guilty Monday to charges accusing him of having sex with four girls in his youth group.
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Pair enters not guilty plea to rape charges
Two area men facing rape and sexual battery charges entered not guilty pleas in their respective cases during Monday morning arraignment hearings in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Be aware of e-mail scams
ROCKFORD - Police are alerting residents to an increase in e-mail scams. If received, just hit the delete key, advises the police chief, who also warns of identity theft.
Sutter pitches Indians to a convincing victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Andi Sutter scattered two hits and struck out 10 batters to lead the Fort Recovery softball team to a 10-0 win over Jackson Center in the season opener for both teams.
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