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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Overman hired to lead district
New Bremen
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Middle school principal Howard Overman is the apparent choice for superintendent.
Board of education members are scheduled to approve his hiring during their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday night. Overman reportedly met with the board during a 2 1/2-hour executive session Dec. 28 and presented his vision for the district. [More]
Treasurer predicts future budget cuts
Celina Schools
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - Halfway through the fiscal year, expenses continue to exceed revenue at Celina City Schools.
For the month of December, the school's general fund had a revenue of $816,824 with expenses at $1.1 million, according to treasurer Mike Marbaugh's report to school board members Monday. Since July 1, the general fund has had $13.3 million in revenue and $14.6 million in expenses. [More]
Coldwater swears in new mayor
By Betty Lawrence
COLDWATER - A changing of the guard highlighted Monday's council meeting when Joe Knapschaefer was sworn in as the new mayor.
Vern Stammen announced earlier this year he would not seek a fourth term as mayor and endorsed councilman Knapschaefer for the position. He subsequently was elected to seat by voters in November. [More]
Obituaries on January 10th, 2012
Priscilla Garman
Priscilla M. Garman, 83, Chickasaw, died Jan. 8, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Patricia Bradford
Former Celina resident Patricia L. Bradford, 80, died at 12:13 p.m. Jan. 8, 2012, at Chesterwood Village in West Chester. [More]
Ruth Bernard
Ruth R. Bernard, 78, New Weston, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Blanche Pulskamp
Blanche Pulskamp, 84, Celina, died Jan. 8, 2012, at Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Carl Wappelhorst
Carl Richard Wappelhorst, 90, Coldwater, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Jean Ackley
Former St. Marys resident Jean Ackley, 78, died at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 9, 2012, at the Gardens of Celina, where she was a resident. [More]
Local pictures on January 10th, 2012
Subscriber stories on January 10th, 2012
Man dies in accident at Minster Machine
MINSTER - A 31-year-old Minster Machine worker was killed early this morning in an accident involving an overhead crane in the foundry.
The name of the man was not released by press time today, pending notification of family members.
Council OKs safety service director's pay
CELINA - City council members approved the salary and benefits of the recently-hired safety service director during a council meeting Monday.
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LRC plans meeting with state directors
GRAND LAKE - Plans for Grand Lake this year - including another alum treatment to stave algae blooms and more fish stocking - will be discussed with state directors during a meeting next week.
More homes built in St. Henry in 2011 than in previous year
ST. HENRY - Village officials on Monday reflected on successes and growth in 2011 including the rising number of newly-built homes.
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St. Marys to have $19.5 million carryover
ST. MARYS - The city will have a carryover of $19.5 million to add to this year's expected revenue of $39.1 million.
Total appropriations for 2012
Kramer to fill seat on board of elections
The Mercer County Republican Party Central Committee on Monday recommended Celina resident Del Kramer to fill an open seat on the Mercer County Board of Elections.
Board OKs reviving alumni group
MINSTER - A resident received the go-ahead Monday night from board of education members to resurrect the Minster Alumni Association.
Superintendent
Marion school meets special ed standards
Valuation of property increases in district by $5.8 million
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board of education learned Monday night the district has met all standards on the Special Education Profile from the Office of Exceptional Children.
Fort Recovery's boys ranked #2 in first state poll
Fort Recovery's 8-0 start to the season has caught the eyes of those that vote for the Associated Press Ohio High School boys' basketball state poll.
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