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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Off the hook
State says Grand Lake fish safe to eat after no toxins found in tissue samples
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The Ohio EPA on Monday declared it safe to eat fish caught in Grand Lake after tissue samples tested negative for algae toxins.
  "This is huge for Grand Lake," said Brian Miller, interim manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park. "Th [More]
Manure technology event planned in Maria Stein
Workshop will show farmers systems that reduce nutrients, provide extra income
By Nancy Allen
Manure technology can help farmers improve the environment and earn extra income at the same time.
Mercer County OSU Extension educator Jim Hoorman wants farmers to come see this for themselves at a March 8 workshop entitled Manure Technology Workshop: Turning Manure into Cash. The free session is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Knights of St. John Hall in Maria Stein. [More]
Bulldogs knock off Spartans in OT
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - The Celina girls basketball team had its best offensive game of the season on Monday night and the Bulldogs needed every bit of it to slip past Lima Senior.
Celina shot 48 percent from the floor and got a big lift from Amanda Hoying on the way to a 58-53 overtime win over Lima Senior at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on February 8th, 2011
Ruth Lecklider
Ruth I. Deniston Lecklider, 91, St. Marys, died at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 6, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in St. Marys. [More]
Lucas Cathcart
Lucas W. Cathcart, 29, New Bremen, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Paul Gasson
Paul Gasson, 63, St. Marys, died 7:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2011, at his home.
He was [More]
John D. Griggs
John D. "Jake" Griggs, 87, Mendon, died at 5:20 a.m. Feb. 7, 2011, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on February 8th, 2011
Subscriber stories on February 8th, 2011
State seeks funds for alum treatment
GRAND LAKE - Treating all of Grand Lake with alum to reduce blue-green algae blooms is still possible this year if the state can come up with the money to pay for it.
Fear of repeal stalls budget
CELINA - The specter of a public initiative to alter the recently approved income tax increase is playing havoc on council members' efforts to set the 2011 budget.
Diesel fuel costs squeeze Grand Lake area school budgets
Officials at one area school are looking at cutting a bus route because of soaring diesel fuel costs.
Coldwater schools superintendent Rich Seas said the reduction is being considered after learning bus fuel is expected to cost $8,500 more this year than last year.
Doctor faces rape charge
ST. MARYS - A local eye doctor was arrested today and charged with raping a 69-year-old woman in October at his home in St. Marys.
A video bond hea
Seven apply to fill postion of superintendent
Minster Local Schools
MINSTER - Seven applications have been received for the superintendent's post at Minster Local Schools, with 10 days remaining before the Feb. 18 deadline.
Council looks to add solar power for additional electricity
Celina
CELINA - Two proposed solar plants would provide the city with additional electricity during peak demand in the summer, Celina Planning and Community Development Director Kent Bryan said.
Minster inches closer to MAC title
VERSAILLES - The Minster Wildcats hadn't played a game in eight days but used two strong quarters on both ends of the court to drub the Versailles Tigers 58-35 in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action Monday at Versailles High School.
Indians' treys bury Redskins
FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Indians' girls basketball team almost literally could not miss at the start of their Midwest Athletic Conference game against neighboring St. Henry on Monday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Versailles sweeps swimming titles
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles set 12 meet records en route to sweeping the boys and girls titles at the Coldwater Midwest Athletic Conference Swim Invitational on Monday.
Sharing and caring over a lifetime together
ST. HENRY - Helping others is a way of life for local residents Hank and Mary Gertrude "Trudie" Lefeld.
The couple, who learned long ago that it
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