Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Stench of Grand Lake part of bigger issue
By Shelley Grieshop
The awful smell emitted from the algae in the lake likely isn't harmful to humans unless they are directly exposed to the water by activities such as jet skiing and tubing, a state health official said.
Greg Stein of the Ohio Department of Health [More]
Funds will go toward land buy at Grand Lake Industrial Park
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Tuesday approved the final reading of an ordinance to issue $100,232 to Rob Kraner from the city's revolving loan fund. The move will finance the purchase of 12.59 acres of city land in the Grand Lake Industrial Park.
At the special meeting, council members Bill Sell, June Scott, Mike Sovinski, Angie King and Myron Buxton voted yes, while Jeff Larmore abstained and Ed Jeffries cast the lone dissenting vote. [More]
Obituaries on July 7th, 2010
Joy Ann Campbell, 77, Medway, died at 7:10 a.m. July 5, 2010, at Wright Nursing and Rehab Center, Fairborn. [More]
Terry J. Borgerding, 55, Greenville, died July 5, 2010, at his home.
He was b [More]
Paul Beck, 92, St. Marys, died July 5, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima [More]
Lee "Minnie" Monroe, 83, Celina, died at 1:50 p.m. July 2, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on July 7th, 2010
Subscriber stories on July 7th, 2010
GRAND LAKE - Securing funds, amending legislation and achieving solidarity among leaders and organizations are key steps in cleaning Grand Lake, according to Ohio Senator Keith Faber (R-Celina).
State officials report
CELINA - Though the public has been advised by the EPA to avoid direct contact with the water of Grand Lake, the City of Celina's drinking water remains safe, according to various officials.
ST. MARYS - Attorneys for the local board of education have made response to a terminated teacher's legal action to restore his job with back pay, benefits and seniority intact.
Minster
MINSTER - With the proposed $3.65 million Fourth Street Reconstruction Project on the horizon, village officials received some good news from the government.
ST. MARYS - A nonprofit organization that plans to provide job services for people with disabilities has received its first grant.
Good for Busines
Coldwater and St. Marys ACME avoid elimination
ST. HENRY - In the precarious position of not making the ACME district tournament for the first time in recent memory, Coldwater needed to bounce back against St. Henry to keep its season alive.
Coldwater and St. Marys ACME avoid elimination
MINSTER - Facing a win or go home situation, rivals Wapakoneta and St. Marys locked horns on Tuesday night in Minster for the elimination bracket of the Auglaize County ACME tournament.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Hamilton put the game out of Grand Lake's reach in its last two at-bats as the Joes dominated the Mariners 10-1 in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Foundation Field in Hamilton.