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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
St. Henry looks at continuous levy
Funding sought for more police, new swimming pool
By Betty Lawrence
ST. HENRY - Residents likely will see a half percent income tax increase on the November election ballot to help fund a new swimming pool and future village operating expenses.
Council members on Monday agreed to hold first reading of a resolution to put the levy on the ballot at the July 9 council meeting. The measure must be approved and certified by the auditor's office before Aug. 8 to get on the ballot. [More]
Council introduces algae ordinance
Celina
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously passed first reading of an ordinance allowing a Marysville company to take algae from the water treatment plant for research and development.
If approved on final reading, safety service di [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2012
Sandra Phipps
Former St. Marys resident Sandra Lee Phipps, 72, of Boone, Iowa, died June 24, 2012, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. [More]
Frank E. Hisey
Frank E. Hisey, 92, Celina, died June 25, 2012, at the Gardens at Celina.
He [More]
Betty Purdy
Betty Jane Purdy, 90, of Celina, died June 25, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Walter Vogel
Walter Vogel, 75, St. Marys, died June 25, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Josephine Baker
Josephine F. Baker, 96, of Piqua, died at 9:50 a.m. June 24, 2012, at her home. [More]
Rita Remaklus
Rita T. Remaklus, 85, of Celina, died June 23, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Eileen Burris
Eileen M. Burris, 92, of St. Marys, died at 4:35 p.m. June 24, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Emory Kittle
Emory Murrel Kittle, 73, of Celina, died at 11:05 p.m. June 24, 2012, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on June 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on June 26th, 2012
Campers should make escape plans
A tragic RV accident in southern California has Kevin Mallory, an avid camper and owner of Cruising America RV Service Company in Celina, promoting safety.
Council reduces time for wind power purchase
CELINA - The city will get wind power from Blue Creek Wind Energy in Van Wert for 10 years, not 20 years as was written in an ordinance approved by city council members last month.
Residents must file local income tax returns
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Most St. Marys residents now will be required to file a local income tax return.
Council members on Monday passed in third reading an o
Village accepts lowest bid for sewer lining project
Coldwater
COLDWATER - Miller Pipeline Corp. of Indianapolis was awarded the village's sewer lining project for $1.6 million.
Six companies submitted bids; Miller's was the lowest. The highest bid came from Layne Liner of Hilliard at $2.07 million.
Staff ready to put into effect third-grade guarantee
Minster school
MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke told board of education members Monday night the elementary staff is prepared for implementation of the third-grade guarantee.
Man injured in accident
A 51-year-old St. Henry man remains in serious condition at a Dayton hospital following a Sunday morning four-wheeler accident.
Chris R. Langenkamp
Bulldogs cruise past Indians
CELINA - This time, Celina was not going to let Fort Recovery hang around.
After the Indians rallied to beat the Bulldogs in ACME baseball earlier
Cavaliers take control early against Shawnee
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

  Coldwater's ACME team improved to 16-3 this summer after a 9-2 win over Shawnee on Monday night up in Fort Shawnee.
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