Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
New Bremen fire ruled accidental
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - The cause of a fire Monday night that destroyed a historic landmark and two businesses has been ruled undetermined.
The finding was made Tuesday after an investigator and a supervisor from the Ohio Fire Marshal's Office met with New Bremen Fire Chief Bob Kuck. [More]
St. Henry
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - The village again is making a splash by earning the title of best tasting tap water in the U.S.
Still reeling from past honors for one of the best places in the state and nation to raise kids, the small town netted its newest honor on Saturday at the 22nd annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting in West Virginia. [More]
Division IV Sectional at Coldwater
By Randy Bruns
COLDWATER - Though they were playing without a key cog, the Minster Wildcats turned in an efficient performance to begin postseason play on Tuesday night at The Palace.
With leading scorer Adam Niemeyer sidelined by illness for the second straight game, the Wildcats broke through in the second quarter and rode the hot hand of Devon Poeppelman to a 58-48 sectional semifinal victory over the New Knoxville Rangers. [More]
Obituaries on February 29th, 2012
Sue Thompson, 73, St. Marys, died at 12:10 a.m. Feb. 28, 2012, at Lima Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Alice J. Poeppelman, 83, Minster, died at 11:37 p.m. Feb. 27, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Margaret L. Rider, 80, St. Marys, died at 11:05 p.m. Feb. 27, 2012, at her residence. [More]
Former Mendon resident Michael S. Boley, 68, Corinth, Miss., died Feb. 27, 2012, at Centennial Hospital, Ashland City, Tenn. [More]
Phyllis Hoblet Ayres, 84, died Feb. 27, 2012, at Laurels, Rockford.
She was b [More]
Georgia Shope, 85, Rockford, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 2012, in her daughter's home in St. Marys. [More]
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One year anniversary
One year after a flash flood hit Auglaize and Mercer counties, local officials say they've learned from it and made improvements.
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CELINA - New legislation enabling city officials to crack down on dangerous and unfit structures is being pursued in Celina.
Safety service directo
CELINA - City law director George Moore advised council members to hold off on vacating an alley until all abutting property owners agree.
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NEW BREMEN - Property "police" will not be coming to the community to look for residents disregarding the community's property maintenance code, council members decided during a meeting Tuesday.
ST. MARYS - City council's streets and sidewalks committee on Monday presented several roads for resurfacing and reconstruction this year.
Interim safety service director Craig Moeller said they would inspect the roadways one more time before final approval.
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday heard second reading of an ordinance that could financially protect the community from future flood damage.
COLDWATER - Board of education members on Tuesday hired a new middle school principal.
St. Marys City Schools social studies teacher Bill Ruane was awarded a two-year contract, effective Aug. 1. His salary will be set at a future board meeting, superintendent Rich Seas said.
Mercer County Commissioners are seeking input on a proposed $40,000 revolving loan to help a welding company relocate from downtown Mendon to expand in a rural Mendon site.
COLDWATER - First Choice Credit Union in Coldwater has purchased land on West Main Street for future expansion, a news release says.
The 1.6 acres to the west of Dollar General store will be used for construction of a larger facility.
Division II Sectional at Lima Senior
LIMA - Alex Greve's three-pointer with less than two seconds left in the game pushed Wapakoneta to a 43-40 win over St. Marys in the Division II boys' sectional semifinals on Tuesday night at Lima Senior High School.
CELINA - Together Everyone Achieves More.
It is a TEAM approach that has been the undeniable key in leading the Celina girls' basketball team to a sparkling 18-4 record and a berth in the Division II district semifinals on Thursday at 8 p.m. against Napoleon at Paulding High School.