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Friday, October 7th, 2011
Kimpel leaves
Shelby County Sheriff agrees to temporary suspension until case is decided
By Shelley Grieshop
SIDNEY - A former sheriff will temporarily take the reins in Shelby County while the current one battles felony charges in two counties.
Sheriff Dean Kimpel, 57, consented to a temporary suspension Thursday - at the request of the Ohio Supreme Court - in lieu of a criminal case pending in Auglaize County court accusing him of sexually assaulting a former female deputy. [More]
Cavs sweep Lions Invitational
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Need a barometer to see how next week's Midwest Athletic Conference cross country meet could pan out? The Lions Invitational provided it.
If Thursday was an indicator, hold on to your hats next week!
With all 10 MAC schools in action, along with top teams from the surrounding area as well, Coldwater swept the high school boys' and girls' team titles to land themselves as the favorite for next week's conference meet back at their home course. [More]
Roughriders knock Titans from top spot
By Mark Ruschau
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders completed a huge week of volleyball as they posted two must-wins to stay alive in the Western Buckeye League race.
On Thursday night, St. Marys defeated the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans 25-22, 25-18 and 25-15 on senior night at Murotech Court, just a couple of days after the Roughriders knocked off rival Wapakoneta in four games. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2011
LaVida Grimm
LaVida B. "Rusty" Grimm, 90, Celina, died Oct. 6, 2011, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Viola VanSkiver
Former Maria Stein resident Viola M. Kinninger VanSkiver, 88, died at 2:55 a.m. [More]
Janice Hart
Janice E. Hart, 64, Fort Recovery, died Oct. 7, 2011, at Community Hospital, Co [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2011
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2011
Celina board looks at new school options
Seven possible plans under review
CELINA - School board members on Thursday met in special session to discuss construction options, including a new building to replace East and West elementaries.
Residents still paying on previous school construction projects
CELINA - As the Celina City Schools district considers asking taxpayers for more money to build a new elementary school, residents continue to pay for previous construction projects.
Emergency personnel scramble to crash
Truck carrying eggs overturns today on state Route 29
A semi driver and his passenger were injured when their rig full of eggs overturned on state Route 29, east of Celina, at 12:35 a.m. today.
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Unused landfill owners still not compliant
ROCKFORD - Owners of an unused landfill were given yet another deadline to complete ditch work or face losing their operating license.
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Health staff to get emergency training
CELINA - The local health department has hired an emergency response expert to provide training for its staff.
The contract with Robert Rhoades of Greenville includes a salary of $60 per hour and mileage reimbursement. The total cost cannot exceed $6,300; the contract expires July 31.
Lawsuit would hurt lake cooperation
Farm Bureau speaker
An Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) official said a possible lawsuit against farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed would hurt progress that's been made restoring the lake.
Four downtown projects get approval
CELINA - Several proposed facade and sign improvements to downtown area buildings were recently approved by the city's design review commission.
Commission members validated building facade plans by Craig Klopfleisch, Kerry Roberts and Ted Leugers, and a sign proposal by Tom Hone.
Lighthouse beams over private pond at St. Charles Center
CARTHAGENA - When Don Wellman of Coldwater moved from his farm to town, he had to make arrangements to move the eight-foot lighthouse that had been standing in his pond for a couple decades.
Bulldogs slide into first place
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It was a business-like trip to Kenton on Thursday for the Celina volleyball team, and the Bulldogs had plenty to cheer about on the way home from Hardin County.
Eldora closes 2011 season this weekend
One month ago it appeared Illinois' drivers Ryan Unzicker and Shannon Babb, as well as Buckeye hot shots Rusty Schlenk and Jon Henry, were going to s
St. Henry drops a game but beats rival in four
COLDWATER - The St. Henry Redskins faced some real adversity for the first time in a league match on Thursday night, but they passed the test with flying colors.
Celina advances five to districts
Tournament Tennis and Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina advanced both of its doubles' teams and a singles player into Saturday's semifinals, earning automatic spots to next week's Division II district tournament after the first day of sectional action at the University of Northwestern Ohio on Thursday.
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