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Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
Pupils get menu choices
Coldwater lunches
By Betty Lawrence
COLDWATER - Coldwater schools' food services director called new USDA food guidelines "the most sweeping" in her 14-year career.
Lynn Rinderle told school board members during a meeting Tuesday that students will be able to select from three to five different food components in the new "build a tray" cafeteria program, coined Offer vs. Serve. [More]
Parkway to replace storm-damaged lights, upgrade electric at football field
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - The football field soon will be getting new lights.
School board members on Tuesday hired Bender Electrical Company, St. Henry, for no more than $35,000 to replace two lights damaged by a June 29 storm and replace all underground wiring. The board also hired Dayton Power and Light for an estimated $20,000-$25,000 to upgrade the transformer and handle other electrical work to make all elements compatible. [More]
Chamber takes flash mob to new level
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - The Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce launched its first Cash Mob event Aug. 8 at two local businesses - Wagner's IGA and the Wooden Shoe Inn.
The event drew a dozen participants interested in supporting local businesses while finding good deals and picking up some freebies in the process. [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2012
Alfred Sudhoff
Alfred I. Sudhoff, 83, Coldwater, died Aug. 15, 2012, at his home.
Arrangemen [More]
Doris Barber
Former Celina resident Doris Aileen Barber, 92, died at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 13, 2012, at Wintersong Village Nursing Home, Delaware. [More]
Scott Garwick
Scott R. Garwick, 59, Mendon, died Aug. 13, 2012, at his residence.
He was bo [More]
Robert Magoon
Robert A. Magoon, 100, St. Marys, died Aug. 12, 2012, at Otterbein Senior Lifes [More]
John Gander
John I. Gander, 89, a former Allen County resident, died at 9:43 a.m. Aug. 13, 2012, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
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Taking flight at the Mercer County Fair
Youngsters try for prizes at kids' activities
CELINA - Up, up and ... oops, another quick beeline to the floor.
Six-year-old Bridget Fullenkamp couldn't quite get hang time on her carefully folded paper airplane. Then almost without effort, she let go and watched it sail a lofty five feet before gliding to the pavement.
Latta pays visit to local businesses
CELINA - Simplifying governmental regulations is the top issue for local business operators, U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said he learned while touring a handful of area businesses Tuesday.
Pump on wish list if levy passes
ST. HENRY - Officials on Monday said passage of a 1/2 percent income tax increase in November would help pay for a third pump at the village's wastewater lift station.
Fair animals checked for swine flu
WAPAKONETA - Health officials are awaiting results from tests taken two weeks ago on hogs at the Auglaize County Fair as swine flu cases continue to rise in Ohio.
Romer's awarded loan to buy villas
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday finalized a $100,000 revolving loan to Romer Westlake Villas LLC for a business expansion project.
Deputy will not be charged for dog's death
Celina Law director George Moore announced this morning no charges will be filed against Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Fortkamp in regard to the death of K-9 deputy Zak.
BOE discuss goals for new school year
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members Monday night reviewed goals for the upcoming school year.
New formative instructional practices, developin
Water advisory lifted
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Jeff Pape has lifted a water advisory issued in July due to drought conditions.
Pape told village council members meeting Tuesday that lifting the advisory comes after recent rainfall.
Fort school board buys neighboring property
FORT RECOVERY - School board members Tuesday night approved the purchase of an adjacent property that may be used for future parking space.
The pro
Parkway grabs county bragging rights
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway's teammates Jordan Bollenbacher and Brian Schatzer dueled for the medalist honors while helping the Panthers pick up the Mercer County Boys' Golf Tournament title on Tuesday at the Mercer County Elks.
Multiple victories for multiple drivers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Look Yankee set a track-record time to capture one of the two heats of the Signature Series Grand Lake Pace as the Mercer County Fair's harness racing program concluded on Chamber of Commerce Night.
Pro bowlers returning to Pla-Mor Lanes for fifth PBA tournament
Lefeld Implement Classic
COLDWATER - Going into his fifth year of setting up the Lefeld Implement Classic bowling tournament, Rick Hartings is finding things have become a lot easier.
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