Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Parkway closes out building project
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools has received more than $1 million in leftover funds from the school construction project completed in 2006.
School treasurer Debbie Pierce said the state signed off and closed out the $1.1 million building fund last month. [More]
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - District administrators, supervisors and classified staff all will receive a salary increase the next two school years.
Board of education members on Tuesday night approved a 1 percent raise beginning Aug. 1 and a 1.88 percent raise the second year. The expiring two-year contract included no raise the first year and 1.2 percent the second year. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
ST. MARYS - The Celina Bulldogs' ACME baseball team took two different routes, but they were able to come up with the same results, victories, as they swept St. Marys in a doubleheader on Tuesday night at K.C. Geiger Park.
The Bulldogs scored seven runs in the first two innings and rolled to a 12-1 five-inning run-rule win in the opener. In the nightcap, Celina gave up three early runs but were able to right the ship behind the relief pitching of Cody Vogel to capture a 5-4 win. [More]
Obituaries on June 13th, 2012
Ronald W. "Ace" Boroff, 78, rural Spencerville, died at 7:40 a.m. June 11, 2012, at The Laurels of Shane Hill Care Center, Rockford. [More]
Nancy J. Miller, 65, Celina, died June 11, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. [More]
Beverly J. Ahrens, 78, Celina, died at 10:40 p.m. June 11, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on June 13th, 2012
Subscriber stories on June 13th, 2012
CELINA - The Celina Rotary Club fulfilled its 10-year, $150,000 financial commitment to the city's West Bank walkway project three years early.
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ST. MARYS - A former area optometrist convicted of sexual assault believes terms of a previous court order allowed him to leave the state last month.
WAPAKONETA - Good record-keeping can be beneficial when caring for the elderly.
Auglaize County Medical Director Dr. Juan Torres told health board members Tuesday that it's important for caregivers to keep track of all personal data such as seniors' Social Security numbers and birth dates.
Coldwater
COLDWATER - It's been approximately 10 years since the school board has completely updated its policies.
Board members on Tuesday began discussing the process, and Superintendent Rich Seas suggested using services provided by the Ohio School Board Association.
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Village council members Tuesday night temporarily scrapped plans to eliminate some parking spaces on the north side of Monroe Street between Washington and Water streets.
Auglaize County
Auglaize County Dog Warden Russ Bailey said he expects to forward a case involving a caged dog found dead in Grand Lake to the Auglaize County Prosecutor's Office.
Two women were injured Tuesday night when the car in which they were riding flipped onto its top in the 3400 block of U.S. 127, south of Celina.
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CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a grant agreement to accept $51,870 for the adult probation program.
The Community Correct
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins' ACME baseball team got their offense going on Tuesday night and swept a doubleheader against Marion Local on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake's 3-1 lead quickly evaporated as Lake Erie scored 10 times in the fourth inning en route to a 13-6 win over the Mariners on Tuesday in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Ned Skeldon Stadium in Toledo.