CELINA - St. Marys Safety Service Director Tom Hitchcock will be working for Celina next year.

Newly-elected Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel, a Republican who will take office Jan. 1, this morning told the newspaper he has selected Hitchcock as Celina's next safety service director. [More]

ROCKFORD - The 2012 budget did not pass third reading at the village council meeting Tuesday due to disagreements over funding cuts.

Council members voted 3-3, with mayor Amy Joseph casting the dissenting tie-breaking vote. [More]

CELINA - City council members are debating whether to fund a full-time replacement for a retired dispatcher or make the job part time.

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COLDWATER - An elementary tech fund recently was created to help teachers purchase materials to enhance items in their classrooms.

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MINSTER - Work continues on the second phase of the Fourth Street Reconstruction Project with Brumbaugh Construction planning to move ahead as weather permits.

The three parties involved in a civil suit charging sexual harassment within the Shelby County's Sheriffs department have agreed to a $105,000 settlement.

CELINA - Celina Merchants Association members Tuesday discussed future downtown activities and proclaimed Midnight Gladness Sale a success.

Members discussed 2011 activities, such as Taste of Celina, an Art Walk and Easter event. They plan to meet in January to organize a schedule for the year.

CONVOY - The Parkway girls' basketball team fought through foul trouble for a four-point lead over Crestview at halftime, but turnovers and defensive breakdowns haunted the Panthers in the second half.