NEW BREMEN - A water usage advisory has been issued for New Bremen.

Village administrator Wayne York told council members Tuesday night that a record 550,000 gallons of water were used Monday, an increase of 25 to 33 percent over the July daily average of 403,000 gallons. [More]

CELINA - City council members passed first reading of legislation that would expand an ordinance regarding abandoned and junk vehicles in the city.

MINSTER - All five shelter houses at Four Seasons Park sustained roof damage in a high-wind storm that swept through the area June 29.

Village administrator Don Harrod on Tuesday night told council members that dugouts also received damage. A loss figure has not been determined.

COLDWATER - Coldwater schools ended fiscal year 2011-2012 over $600,000 in the black, treasurer Michelle Mawer reported at Tuesday's board of education meeting. [More]

CELINA - City administrators are obliging a request by community religious leaders not to hold city sanctioned sporting activities at certain times.

CELINA - No objections were heard Tuesday at a public hearing to gather input on a proposed $100,000 loan to Romer Westlake Villas LLC to aid in the purchase of villas, a lodge and land near Grand Lake.

ST. MARYS - Great Clips hair salon has opened in St. Marys, offering basic hair care services without appointments.

The salon at 484 Fortman Drive

MINSTER - On a night when both starting pitchers struggled, the Wapakoneta Redskins were able to take advantage of their offensive chances while the Minster Wildcats struggled with theirs.

COLDWATER - Staked to a huge lead over two innings, Coldwater's Derek Thobe scattered three hits as the Cavaliers advanced to the Mercer-Van Wert bracket final of the District 4 ACME tournament with a 12-2 win over the Crestview Knights on Tuesday night at Veterans' Field.