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Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Auglaize courthouse revealed
By Amy Kronenberger
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County employees on Tuesday had their first look at the renovated courthouse.
Clerks and assistants hurried to their offices and inspected filing cabinets and desks. Judges rushed straight to their courtrooms.
"I'm trying to take it all in right now," common pleas court judge Frederick Pepple said. "It's an awful lot to absorb."
The 18-month, $8.6 million project is scheduled to wrap up in the coming weeks, with the courthouse officially opening in September. [More]
Celina earns top seed for tourney
By Mark Ruschau
COLDWATER - The Celina Bulldogs' ACME team played well in all facets of the game and defeated Coldwater 4-1 on Tuesday to earn the top seed for the upcoming Mercer County sectional tournament, which begins on Sunday.
Celina's Cody Vogel was strong on the mound and the Bulldogs got great defense while scoring early runs to improve 14-6 this summer. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2012
Marietta Lochtefeld
Marietta A. Lochtefeld, 91, St. Henry, died June 26, 2012, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Walter Vogel
Walter C. Vogel, 75, 14455 County Road 66A, St. Marys, died at 4:14 p.m. June 25, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Connie Reed
Connie K. Reed, 77, formerly of Celina, died June 23, 2012, at Woodcrest Nursing Home in Decatur, Ind. [More]
Ray Schwartz
Ray Harper Schwartz, 92, of Warren County died June 21, 2012, at Mount Pleasant Retirement Village, Monroe. [More]
Paul Mescher
Paul C. Mescher, 85, Celina, died June 27, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 27th, 2012
Auglaize County Courthouse restoration nears completion
WAPAKONETA - The finishing touches are being put on the Auglaize County Courthouse renovation project.
Commissioners on Tuesday met with Blair Walls, president of Wellman Brothers, Coldwater, to discuss the exterior of the 117-year-old building.
Rubber tiles to replace flooring in hallways
Fort Recovery school
FORT RECOVERY - Hallway flooring in the four wings of the elementary/middle school will be replaced this summer with a rubber tile.
Board of educat
BOE approves designated time off
Coldwater school
COLDWATER - School board members on Tuesday approved student waiver days and two-hour school delays for next school year to allow staff participation in professional development for the Race to the Top program.
Official plans to apply for community development block grant funds for road projects
NEW BREMEN - Village administrator Wayne York told council members Tuesday night he plans to apply for $180,000 to $200,000 in community development block grant funds for road projects next year.
Shop specializes in handicrafts
FORT RECOVERY - Crafty is not only in the name of a new downtown Fort Recovery store, but it also describes the area residents supplying the merchandise.
Grand Lake gets no-hit for eighth straight loss
CELINA - Dayton Docs' pitcher Trent Szkutnik was on his game Tuesday night.
Grand Lake's Tim Faix, however, could have used another day to make his Mariners' debut.
Dolphins earn swimming win over Cudas
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Dolphins' summer swimming team picked up a win over county rival Coldwater on Monday. The Dolphins beat the Cudas 403-204.
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