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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Kindergarten likely to go all day next school year
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - All-day, every-day kindergarten could be offered as early as the next school year at New Bremen schools.
Board members listened Tuesday night as teachers Donna Schmitmeyer and Debbie Miller gave a presentation on the matter and indicated action could be forthcoming at the next meeting. [More]
Mercer Dads push involvement
Role of father seen as essential in child's emotional development
By Janie Southard
Absent fathers? Disengaged fathers? Not a big deal here - maybe in other places.
Not so! The problem is right here, right now, according to Mercer Dads.
Members of Mercer Dads, an organization putting a face on the fatherless problem in the county, say they've been "astounded" to learn local statistics on fatherless families easily meet the average of much bigger cities. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2012
Patricia Baucher
Patricia A. Baucher, 67, Celina, died at 9:35 p.m. Jan. 10, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mark Pax
Mark A. Pax, 67, Versailles, died at 9:07 a.m. Jan. 10, 2012, as the result of an auto accident. [More]
Hazel Rudolph
Hazel P. "Ginger" Rudolph, 90, Celina, died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 10, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Bernie Stone
Bernie A. Stone, 71, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2012, at his residence.
He was bor [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2012
Parent complains of supervisor's authority
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys parent on Wednesday questioned the school's policy over the relationship and actions of probation, police and resource officers at the school.
Auglaize budget includes two percent raise
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners included a 2 percent line item raise for county employees as part of the 2012 budget they approved on Tuesday.
Council members split on buying emergency notification system
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Tuesday passed to third reading, after a tie-breaking vote by the mayor, a resolution to purchase an emergency notification system.
Health official sees improvements at bug-infested home in Celina
CELINA - Health officials this week said "significant" improvements were made in recent weeks to a home plagued with cockroaches, rodents and clutter
Minster Scouts honored
MINSTER - Seven Eagle Scouts were honored for their accomplishments during Monday night's Minster Local Schools Board of Education meeting.
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Cardinals of 1976-77 put together a memorable season
Last Curtain Call
With a roster that returned four starters from the previous year, New Bremen's expectations for the 1976-77 boys' basketball season were lofty from the first day of practice.
Bulldogs seek first WBL win
The first two games of the Western Buckeye League schedule have been a nightmare for the Celina boys' basketball team.
The defending WBL champions have been blown out on the road by Ottawa-Glandorf (61-40) and Defiance (84-48) by a combined 57 points.
Grand Lake Hoop-la
A look at the top performances and stats from the Grand Lake Area
By The Numbers:
7:31 -Span of time that Minster went scoreless against New Bremen last Friday. Minster rallied back to win 46-43.
3 - Seasons in a row, including this season, that the Fort Recovery boys have started out the season with at least six straight wins.
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