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Friday, December 31st, 2010
Lake alum test failed
Report recommends 2nd alum study in spring
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Officials are recommending another alum study be conducted on Grand Lake this spring after results released Thursday showed the first test failed.
The $250,000 Ohio EPA-funded pilot test was done to determine if alum could reduce the lake's toxic blue-green algae by taking away phosphorous, the algae's main food source. Alum binds phosphorous into a floc and causes it to drop to the lake's bottom. [More]
Bulldogs win tourney for the 13th time
30th Annual HALLiday Shootout
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - Visitors to the Celina Fieldhouse have often said that the home of the Bulldogs is a difficult place to play.
It's even tougher when the home team has a sizzling night shooting the ball.
Celina shot 64 percent from the floor on the way to a convincing 68-53 win over Bryan in the championship game of the 30th annual HALLiday Shootout at the Fieldhouse on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 31st, 2010
Mary Kelch
Mary M. Martin Kelch, 96, St. Marys, died Dec. 30, 2010, at Joint Township Dist [More]
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Land case goes to court
Owners seek to build at Highland Park site
CELINA - A Sidney couple have filed a civil lawsuit in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to appeal an October ruling that prevents them from building a store/bait shop on their property in Highland Park.
Government to pay docs for end-of-life counseling
Controversy surrounds a new health regulation that reimburses doctors for end-of-life counseling with their patients.
The new Medicare regulation,
Grand Lake tops news in 2010
It was a tumultuous year in the area as fetid blooms of algae blanketed and nearly shut down Grand Lake, renewable energy proposals were revealed, and major road construction frustrated some.
Armstrong Air and Space Museum receives accreditation
WAPAKONETA - The Armstrong Air and Space Museum received its first accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition achievable by an American museum.
Drugs, weapons seized during home bust
ST. MARYS - A search Wednesday of a home along Grand Lake led to the arrest of three local men and the seizure of drugs and handguns.
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Flashback to 50, 25 and 10 years ago
Last Curtain Call
Although the lull between Christmas and the New Years typically serves as well-earned quiet time for most folks, for high school basketball, the period has historically been the chance for local teams to engage in a variety of holiday tournaments.
Roughriders rally past Redskins in second half
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys girls basketball team struggled through a sluggish first half but defense was the difference in the second half as the Roughriders went on to a 47-37 win over St. Henry on Thursday night.
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