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. [More]

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).

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 - With the proposed $3.65 million Fourth Street Reconstruction Project on the horizon, village officials received some good news from the government.

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. [More]

ST. MARYS - A nonprofit organization that plans to provide job services for people with disabilities has received its first grant.

Good for Busines

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.

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.