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Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Helpful harvest
Community gardeners growing organic food to stock local pantries
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A local man's push for community organic gardens is taking hold - three have sprouted in Celina.
A garden at Wright State University-Lake Campus has produced more than 179 pounds of fruits and vegetables for local food pantries.
CALL Food Pantry's own newly expanded garden - cleverly christened the Garden of Eatin - is just beginning to bear produce for those in need. [More]
Minster and Wapak earn easy wins
ACME District 4 Tournament at Minster
By Mark Ruschau
MINSTER - After some rough sailing in the early going, the Minster ACME baseball team righted the ship both defensively and offensively to rally and defeat the Anna Rockets 14-4 in a five-inning contest during the opening round of the ACME District 4 tournament at Hanover Street Park. [More]
Obituaries on July 10th, 2012
Marcel Welling
Marcel R. Welling, 89, Bryant, Ind., died July 9, 2012, at his residence.
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James Nash
James W. "Bill" Nash, 84, of Celina, died at 6:30 a.m. July 9, 2012.
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Dorothy Johnsman
Dorothy Mae Johnsman, 89, of Celina, died July 9, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
David Gehret
David E. Gehret, 60, of Fort Loramie, was found at his residence, presumed to have passed away July 7, 2012, of natural causes. [More]
Mary Kohn
Mary M. Kohn, 79, Coldwater, died July 8, 2012, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Auditor predicts deficit
Local government funds expected to decrease 26 percent
CELINA - City auditor Betty Strawn is projecting deficit spending of $455,376 from the city's general fund next year, much to the irritation of city councilwoman Angie King.
Resident casts doubt on levy's success
St. Henry
ST. HENRY - A village resident told council members Monday a proposed permanent income tax levy likely will fail at the polls in today's uncertain economy.
District receives high rating on report card
Marion Local Schools
MARIA STEIN - Superintendent Mike Pohlman had good news - ranging from great test results to lower propane costs - to share with board of education members Monday night.
St. Marys council expands interpretation of junk cars
ST. MARYS - The definition of junk cars in St. Marys could expand to unlicensed, unused vehicles.
Council members on Monday gave first reading to an ordinance that would allow officials to cite residents for keeping any unlicensed and unused vehicle in the open.
Trees in Memorial Park destroyed in recent storm
COLDWATER - Memorial Park received the majority of damage when a storm swept through the area June 29, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas told council during a meeting Monday evening.
Coldwater cruises in opener, Crestview knocks off Celina
ACME District 4 Tournament at Coldwater
COLDWATER - The Coldwater and Celina ACME baseball teams both received strong pitching performances from Christian Schramm and Cody Vogel on Monday, but unfortunately, only one of them came away with a win.
Mariners in last place at the All-Star break
Compiled by Ryan Hines
CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners limp into the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star break after suffering a 7-3 defeat against the Dayton Docs on Monday night at Jim Hoess Field.
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