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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Costs rising for public defenders
More indigent defendants, less funding leaves counties footing the bill
By Shelley Grieshop
Ohio remains financially strapped and counties are being forced to pay more to fund attorneys for an increasing number of people who can't afford one.
The U.S. and Ohio Constitutions guarantee every citizen the right to an attorney to ensure the quality of justice a person receives is not determined by their financial status. Counties, by law, must oblige. To help them meet the financial obligation, the state offers financial assistance. [More]
First Collector installed
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The first of three sediment Collectors was installed in Big Chickasaw Creek at the intersection of state Route 219 and Behms Road on Wednesday.
A crane lifted the 8,500 pound, 30-foot-long steel unit into the air and placed it in the creek. Streamside Systems, Findlay, constructed and installed the device, which will catch sediment and nutrients before they enter the lake. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2010
Virginia Bourelle
Virginia R. Bourelle, 84, Rockford, died at 2:49 p.m. June 23, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Katherine Harner
Katherine E. Harner, 83, Mendon, died at 8:37 p.m. June 22, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Ruth Liette
Ruth A. Liette, 87, St. Marys, died at 3:25 p.m. June 22, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Opal Liming
Former Celina resident Opal Marie Liming, 40, Sidney, died June 21, 2010, at her home. [More]
Janet Overton
Celina native Janet Grimm Overton, 59, Dayton, died June 21, 2010, at her home. [More]
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Clay figures go Hollywood at camp
ST. HENRY - Think Gumby.
The popular green, bell-bottomed clay character from the '50s would have felt at home at a Camp Inquire class in St. Henry this week, where teacher Monica Wehrle is helping students master the art of "claymation" - creating videos with clay figures in simulated action.
Auglaize County drug problem growing fast
ST. MARYS - What's new in crime in Auglaize County? It's all about drugs, drugs and more drugs, according to the county prosecutor. The problem is escalating.
Ohio Supreme Court denies appeal in Schwieterman case
The Ohio Supreme Court has turned down another appeal filed on behalf of former Chickasaw resident Nicholas Schwieterman, who is serving a 24-year prison sentence for a traffic accident that claimed the lives of four Maria Stein-area men.
Superintendent: Proposal would hurt local education
Mercer County ESC
A new proposal by the U.S. Department of Education intended to improve national education would undermine the local area, according to Mercer County Educational Service Center (ESC) Superintendent Andy Smith.
Salary increase OK'd
All employees of the Mercer County Educational Service Center will receive a 0.75 percent increase in salary, according to Treasurer Mary Brandon.
Board members this week approved the increase that will affect its estimated 97 employees for the 2010-2011 school year, Brandon told the newspaper.
Public hearing set for revolving loan request
Warehouse planned for Grand Lake Industrial Park
CELINA - The city will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. tonight in the utility building conference room regarding a new warehouse to be built in the Grand Lake Industrial Park.
Stars to shine at Country Concert
FORT LORAMIE - Country superstar Keith Urban will close out this year's 30th annual Country Concert scheduled for July 8-10 at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie.
Thornsberry and Link grab top honors
It's never easy when trying to select the best Grand Lake area softball Player and Coach of the Year, but this year's honorees are well deserving of the recognition.
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