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Friday, March 30th, 2012
Getting ready for alum
Officials hope earlier treatment will stifle toxic algae blooms
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Everything is blooming early this year, but officials hope an early attack on the lake's blue-green algae will halt its growth.
The $5 million whole lake alum application starts Monday. Local officials hope the treatment will stifle toxic algae blooms and visitors will return to Ohio's largest inland lake. [More]
Sawmiller pitches gem for 'Riders
Roby drives in all six of St. Marys' runs
By Mark Ruschau
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders rode the strong arm of senior Bradley Sawmiller and the hot bat of senior Tyler Roby to defeat the St. Henry Redskins 6-0 in baseball action on Thursday afternoon at K. C. Geiger Park.
Roby was 4-for-4 (two doubles and a triple) at the plate and drove in all six of St. Marys' runs, but Sawmiller's performance on the mound was the key for the Roughriders. [More]
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School board, teachers' union OK contract
Minster
MINSTER - The Minster Local School Board of Education and Minster Teachers Association ratified a two-year contract this morning that includes no increase to base pay the first year and a 1.75 percent increase the second.
Commissioners set 2012 bridge projects
WAPAKONETA - Twenty one bridges in Auglaize County are set for reconstruction or rehabilitation this year at a total cost of $549,200.
County engineer Doug Reinhart on Thursday presented commissioners with the 2012 plan.
Pastor leaving Holy Rosary Catholic Church
ST. MARYS - The Rev. Anthony Cutcher will be leaving Holy Rosary Catholic Church to serve as president of the Chicago-based National Federation of Priests Councils, effective July 1.
Parkway now 3-0 after edging Celina
CELINA - For the first three innings of Thursday's nonconference softball matchup, it was a pitcher's duel between the Parkway Panthers and the Celina Bulldogs. However, as the temperature cooled, the bats got hot.
Bulldogs' hurlers shut out Panthers
CELINA - Kyle Berry and Aric Fickert combined for a five-hit shutout as the Celina Bulldogs made it three straight wins against Mercer County foes to start the season after a 3-0 triumph over Parkway on Thursday afternoon at Montgomery Field.
Roehm signs to play volleyball at St. Francis
ROCKFORD - Haley Roehm will stay close to home to continue her volleyball career as Parkway's setter will attend the University of St. Francis.
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Stammen delivers in 10th for Cavs
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Alex Stammen's RBI double in the top of the 10th inning allowed Coldwater to rally for a 5-4 win over Shawnee on Thursday in Fort Shawnee.
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