Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
By Shelley Grieshop
A 30-cent per hour hike in the minimum wage starting Sunday is good news for many but may be harmful to Ohio's fragile economy and job market.
Charlie Gels, owner of Gels Market in St. Henry, said being forced to increase wages to $7.70 per hour for entry-level employees could cause him to downsize his staff. [More]
By Ryan Hines
CELINA  - An aggressive mentality on both ends of the floor helped the Celina girls' basketball team to a convincing 63-43 victory over Coldwater on Tuesday night at the Fieldhouse.
The Bulldogs have relied on a zone defense for most of the season thus far, but Celina's head coach Brian Stetler felt that a man-to-man defense was the best way to defend the Cavaliers. [More]
Obituaries on December 28th, 2011
Diana Reigelsperger, 63, Coldwater, died Dec. 27, 2011.
Arrangements are pend [More]
Rebecca Peggs, 69, Celina, died Dec. 25, 2011, at her residence.
She was born [More]
Former North Star resident Yvette D. Groff, 94, died Dec. 26, 2011, at Versailles Health Care Center. [More]
Local pictures on December 28th, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 28th, 2011
Rockford
ROCKFORD - After a nearly month-long debate, council members approved the village's 2012 appropriations by a 3-2 vote during a special meeting Tuesday.
CELINA - Mayor Sharon LaRue reminisced over her eight years in office with a tearful speech on Tuesday night at a special council meeting.
LaRue -
Existing tenants to purchase lots in industrial park
CELINA - City council members on Tuesday night authorized selling two remaining lots of the Grand Lake Industrial Park for a total of $100,270 to two existing tenants.
CELINA - Business was so brisk at her regular garage sales, Deb Hawkins enlisted a friend to open a shop selling household goods.
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COLDWATER - What was supposed to be a trimatch turned into a dual match as Coldwater took on Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday evening at The Palace.
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Fort Recovery fell behind early and could never recover as Delphos Jefferson handed the Indians their first loss of the season with a 54-50 triumph on The Stage at Jefferson Middle School.