Friday, November 26th, 2010
$110 million investment may add about 100 jobs
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - The Dannon Company is considering a $110 million investment at its local plant that would expand its facility and workforce by nearly 100.
Michael Neuwirth, the company's senior director of public relations, confirmed Wednesday that Dannon is "very close" to purchasing 23 acres immediately east of the company's plant off First Street from Minster resident Audrey Meyer. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2010
Bernard J. Schmitz, 86, Fort Recovery, died at 5:44 a.m. Nov. 24, 2010, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Mary V. Leugers, 94, Minster, died Nov. 24, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster. [More]
Norma M. Rammel, 83, Coldwater, died at 11:53 a.m. Nov. 24, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Norma C. Wenning, 85, Coldwater, died at 4:45 a.m. Nov. 25, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Doris A. Hemmelgarn, 62, Coldwater, died at 7:20 a.m. Nov. 24, 2010, at her home. [More]
Mary E. Klenke, 81, Montezuma, died Nov. 24, 2010, in Weslaco, Texas.
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Former Coldwater resident Elaine Golden, 59, Flower Mound, Texas, died Nov. 22, [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2010
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2010
CELINA - A few concessions made by the city firefighters this summer have been rescinded.
Council members this week approved a memorandum of agreement between the city and the firefighters union to adjust cost-saving measures that will provide the firefighters union $14,290 in benefits and pay.
MENDON - An area man who escaped from the backseat of a Van Wert County Sheriff's cruiser Tuesday was located at a Mercer County home Thursday and booked into jail in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary Club is in the running for one of two $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Grants.
The money would be earmarked
CELINA - "Then Jesus with his loving arms embraces my mind and soul. And whispers softly in my heart, 'Only trust, I'm in control.' "
These are lyrics from a song written years ago by a local pastor, who soon hopes to record his music.
Division V State Semifinals - Coldwater vs. Fredericktown. Saturday, 7 p.m. Columbus DeSales Alumni Stadium
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater is in a familiar situation.
Fredericktown is experiencing the situation for the first time.
While the
Last Curtain Call
Twenty years ago this week, Kevin Niekamp was basking in the climatic final weeks of St. Henry's first state championship football season.
Although