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State park manager takes new job
Assistant Manager Brian Miller to take over lead post; Giannola returns to area as regional manager
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Craig Morton has left as manager of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park to take an assistant manager position at Pymatuning State Park near Andover on the Pennsylvania border. He starts his new job on Monday.
The park's assistant manager, Brian Miller, will become the new manager. [More]
Vote to restore Grand Lake
$250,000 Pepsi Refresh grant could pay for water quality treatment train
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Starting today people can vote to help restore Grand Lake via a contest sponsored by one of the nation's largest cola makers.
A water treatment project for Grand Lake has been accepted as one of the projects in line for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh grant. Projects from across the U.S. are competing for the money, including one to build a handicapped-accessible playground in New Bremen. Whichever projects get the most votes - via online ballots or text messages - win. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2010
Marilyn Niemeyer
Marilyn Rose Peak Niemeyer, 84, Celina, died at 8:20 a.m. Dec. 1, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
Ralph Huelskamp
Ralph E. Huelskamp, 90, Fort Recovery, died at 4:24 p.m. Nov. 30, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Marilyn Blew
Marilyn Blew, 78, Celina, died Dec. 2, 2010.
Services are pending at Cisco F [More]
Edward Weaver
Edward C. Weaver, 69, of Clayton and St. Marys, died Nov. 27, 2010.
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Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2010
Fire chief seeks five vehicles
CELINA - The city's fire department needs five new vehicles in the coming years that fire chief Doug Wolters believes will cost more than $2 million.
AMP offers pooling power
CELINA - American Municipal Power (AMP) provides services that its participating members likely would have difficulty obtaining by themselves, according to a few local officials.
Mayor LaRue critical of organization's benefits
CELINA - Several leaders from communities utilizing American Municipal Power (AMP) promote its benefits; however, the organization has recently come under fire by Celina Mayor Sharon LaRue.
Ending with a perfect record
Veterans Services driver retires accident-free
Gene Powell of Coldwater has driven nearly a million miles in the past 20 years as a driver for the Mercer County Veterans Service, but it's now time to turn over the keys, he says.
Coldwater aims to end Youngstown Ursuline's reign
Coldwater and Youngstown Ursuline have met twice in the past, and it has turned out to be a pass vs. run battle, and round three looks to be a carbon copy.
Nine local players earn all-state recognition
All-Ohio Football
Two area football players earned first-team All-Ohio honors as the Associated Press released the all-state list this week.
In Division V, Coldwater
Parkway's Crowell picks volleyball over softball
ROCKFORD - When it came time to make a choice on her college future, Emily Crowell chose the court over the diamond.
The Parkway senior will attend Owens Community College and play volleyball for the Express, although she hinted at the possibility of playing softball in the future.
Leininger changed positions in stride
Talk about making a big move.
Converting an All-Ohio tailback into a quarterback and expecting him to continue the success of the Delphos St. John's football team.
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