Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Federal, low interest loans could be available soon
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Gov. Ted Strickland is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to make federal low interest loans available to Grand Lake area businesses impacted by the summer's toxic algae blooms.
"The governor made the request Friday and we [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
OTTOVILLE - Coldwater looked to have the momentum in the first half of its Division II girls soccer sectional match against Crestview.
The only place it didn't show was on the scoreboard.
The Cavaliers took 14 shots on goal, but Knights keeper Megan Foster made sure nothing got into the net, and the Knights went on to pick up a 2-0 win at Ottoville High School on Monday night. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2010
Anthony J. Evers, 94, Maria Stein, died Oct. 17, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Lynn F. Burger, 56, Celina, died Oct. 18, 2010, at Shawnee Manor in Lima.
He [More]
Levi Shope, 82, Portland, Ind., died at 9:55 a.m. Oct. 17, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. [More]
Irene Klosterman, 90, Vero Beach, Fla., died Sept. 28, 2010, at Hospice of Vero Beach, Fla. [More]
Jane Miller Simmonds, 91, Celina, died at 9:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2010, at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 19th, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2010
State could mandate $4 million reduction says district treasurer
CELINA - School treasurer Mike Marbaugh warned board members Monday night the state could mandate a $4 million reduction plan for the school based on the district's five-year financial forecast.
Election 2010: Fort Recovery schools
FORT RECOVERY - Voters in the school district will decide on Nov. 2 whether to approve a bond issue to construct a new high school on to the elementary/middle school at 865 Sharpsburg Road.
Election 2010: South Central Mercer Fire District (St. Henry and Burkettsville)
ST. HENRY - Voters in one area of Mercer County will see a new name on the ballot, South Central Mercer Fire District, as it seeks a 2.5-mill levy for fire protection.
MINSTER - The Minster Local Schools board of education met Monday night to begin the groundwork for a superintendent's search.
Members met in execu
A group of professional solicitors from Las Vegas are attempting to scam local residents for donations to a sheriff's association.
Auglaize County
CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man faces a felony charge after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through the city early Sunday morning.
Christo
Local communities have established dates for Halloween parades and trick or treat as follows:
Burkettsville
• Oct. 31: 1-3 p.m. trick or treat.
Cassella
• Oct. 30: 1-3 p.m., Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church party.
The Ohio State University can add another national title to its trophy case.
The sport, however, is not what one normally would expect from the Buckeyes.
Computer Points
The eighth week of the high school football season saw a few area teams make great strides toward the playoffs, while a less fortunate few saw their postseason hopes diminish.