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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
State plan ready
Officials detail ideas to better water quality
By William Kincaid
GRAND LAKE - Attempts to fix Grand Lake will begin in September.
But there will be no quick fix, said EPA Director Chris Korleski during a press conference Friday at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
Korleski joined Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and other state officials as they laid out short- and long-term action plans to restore the degraded lake. [More]
Proposed ban on spreading manure in winter would challenge farmers
By Nancy Allen
The state may prohibit farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed from wintertime manure application and require them to obtain a comprehensive management plan.
The proposals introduced Friday as part of a solution to Grand Lake's water quality problems could go into effect in December if approved. [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2010
Laura Eischen
Laura Lynn Eischen, stillborn daughter of Tim Eischen and Brandy (Newcom) Godwi [More]
Richard Poling
Richard (Dick) Poling, 80, Coldwater, died July 29, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Richard Temple
Richard (Dick) Howard Temple, 65, St. Marys, died at 3:52 a.m. July 30, 2010, at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on July 31st, 2010
Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2010
Business people blast Strickland for slow reaction
Some members of Grand Lake's business community erupted in anger during Friday's visit by Gov. Ted Strickland to discuss the state's plan for possible short- and long-term solutions to help Grand Lake.
Governor: Lake water threatens health, life
GRAND LAKE - The condition of Grand Lake poses a threat to human health and life, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said Friday.
That point was underscored several times by Strickland and other state department heads at a press conference held at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
Auglaize County Fair to open Sunday
Entertainment to include firefighter show, circus, music
WAPAKONETA - 'Tis the season for livestock judging, modeling revues and tasty favorites such as lemon shakeups, whole hog sausage sandwiches and funnel cakes.
Mariners split unusual twinbill
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Baseball
CELINA - It was an unusual doubleheader for the Grand Lake Mariners on Friday.
The Mariners faced two different teams over a span of 10 hours, including a long road trip to finish the day.
Anthony Wayne captures state title
2010 State ACME Baseball Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Anthony Wayne ran the table to capture the 2010 Ron Fortkamp State ACME Baseball Tournament with a 14-1 win in six innings over Vandalia-Butler on Friday night at Montgomery Field in Celina.
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