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Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
Researcher says years of data needed
Water monitoring stations
By Nancy Allen
CHICKASAW - A USDA researcher says he would like to get 20 years worth of data from water monitoring stations to see which conservation practices work best at keeping nutrients on farmland and out of waterways.
The biggest dam may be funding.
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To buy or not to buy a bus
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - School buses - new, old and wrecked - were the topic of discussion Monday night.
School board members continued a dialogue from March about the possibility of purchasing a 2013 school bus for $86,000. For the second time this year, the board agreed to wait due to limited funds. [More]
Celina one win from WBL title
Bulldogs edge Shawnee 3-2 for 7-0 mark in league play
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT SHAWNEE - As is historically the case, the biggest obstacle standing between Celina and a Western Buckeye League girls tennis championship is Shawnee.
For the fourth straight year, the Bulldogs needed to take down the Indians to stay unbeaten in league dual matches and Celina did just that as the Green and White knocked off Shawnee 3-2 on Tuesday in Fort Shawnee. [More]
Obituaries on September 11th, 2012
John Frueh Jr.
John "Jack" D. Frueh Jr., 69, Elida, died at 6:10 p.m. Sept. 8, 2012, at his residence. [More]
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Night spot's fence a violation
City OK'd club's owner to erect barrier last year
CELINA - A black iron fence located outside the 211 Club on Main Street is technically in violation of a city ordinance even though its owner received permission from city officials last year to put it up.
Celina pool will nearly break even
Greater attendance, reduced payroll increase revenue after years of losses
CELINA - After years of losing as much as $58,597 a season at the Bryson Memorial Swimming Pool, city officials won't be taking a bath this year.
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Peddlers in city must register for license
CELINA - People peddling goods and services in Celina will be required to obtain a license as city council members on Monday night passed final reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing a peddler policy already on the books.
Town receives reduced state funds
ST. HENRY - The village in 2013 will receive about 24 percent less in local government funding than this year.
Council members on Monday night heard first reading to accept the $34,826 in funds from the state. The amount is $10,734 less than this year's allotment.
Treasurer retiring from Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - Longtime treasurer Paul Gagel will be retiring effective Jan. 1
The an-nouncement topped the list of personnel issues at Monday night's school board meeting.
Mayor to begin interviews for safety service director
ST. MARYS - Mayor Patrick McGowan announced on Monday he will begin interviews for the position of safety service director next week.
The deadline
Council discusses sidewalk petitions
COLDWATER - Two sidewalk petitions took center stage at Monday's village council meeting.
One is regarding a sidewalk installation near Memorial Park and the other is for the area near Dollar General.
Busy day on the links at The Elks
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Henry boys' golf team picked up a 12-stroke win over Fort Recovery in a Midwest Athletic Conference matchup on Monday on the back-nine at the Mercer County Elks' golf course.
Coldwater, Marion Local ranked first in state poll
Compiled by Ryan Hines
A pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams have earned the distinction of being the top-ranked team in their respective divisions when the Associated Press announced their first state poll rankings of the 2012 season.
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