Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Minster science teacher takes weightless flight
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Ted Oldiges had his world turned upside down - literally.
The science teacher at Minster Middle School was one of 30 Ohio instructors chosen to participate in the Weightless Flight of Discovery, a program that included some of the same training astronauts experience while preparing for missions. A highlight for Oldiges was the two-hour weightless flight over Lake Ontario on Sept. 14. [More]
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - City council members approved the construction of a $228,000 miniature golf course in K.C. Geiger Park Monday by a vote of 4-2 before an audience of about 20 guests.
City council members Pat McGowan and Dennis Vossler cast the dissenti [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2010
Vonda "Jean" Burke, 77, Lima, died at 8:02 p.m. Oct. 10, 2010, at her home.
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Leo B. Moore, 85, St. Marys, died at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2010, at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
James W. McDermitt, 81, New Bremen, died at 6:01 p.m.. Oct. 10, 2010, at his home. [More]
David A. Ringo, 61, Largo, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2010.
He was born May 2, 1949, in Dayton to French and Betty Way Ringo, who are deceased. [More]
Local pictures on October 12th, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 12th, 2010
Celina council
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously agreed to roll several debt issues into one long-term bond, with a likely interest rate of 3.45 percent.
ST. HENRY - School treasurer Glenn Miller and several board members believe future school funding depends on who's elected in November and placed in charge - particularly at the state and federal levels.
ST. HENRY - Village council members took the first steps Monday night to give a 40 percent tax abatement to a new business complex in the village.
Celina
CELINA - Paving has been completed on the first phase of the Main Street reconstruction project, Celina Safety Service Director Rick Bachelor told city council members Monday night. Paving also has begun on Buckeye Street.
Marion Local Schools
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Schools board of education will likely wait until early next year to launch a search for a new leader.
Board member
Evers playing well going into state tourney
CARTHAGENA - Ashley Evers is getting accustomed to her status as a pioneer.
The Coldwater senior is the first Lady Cavalier golfer to qualify for the state golf tournament after earning a medal last Tuesday at the Division II district tournament.
Purpus playing well going into state tourney
MINSTER - Craig Purpus is no stranger to the Division III state golf tournament.
However, he'll be a solo act rather than part of an ensemble this weekend.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team wrapped up their team season with an 18-2 record in defeating Findlay 4-1in a makeup match at Findlay.