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.

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. [More]

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.

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 - 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.

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 - 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.

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]

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.