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Thursday, October 11th, 2012
An Ohio welcome
Warm Romney reception at cold Shelby County Fairgrounds
By Eric Adams
SIDNEY - Four more weeks.
The phrase was echoed numerous times at the Shelby County Fairgrounds on Wednesday evening as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a campaign stop. An estimated 10,000 supporters packed the venue, undeterred by the windy, frigid October weather. [More]
New Bremen school building costs increase
Price tag jumps by $1.5M due to bond issue's failure
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Projected construction costs for a new K-8 building have increased by $1.5 million since voters rejected a bond issue in March, according to reports presented to school board members Wednesday.
Superintendent Howard Overman said the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission now pegs the taxpayers' cost of the proposed 80,540-square-foot facility at nearly $14.2 million, an increase from the previous $13 million. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2012
Robert Potts
Robert H. Potts, 88, St. Marys, died Oct. 9, 2012, at his home.
He was born F [More]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2012
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2012
School levy a possibility
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - School district residents could be voting for a new operating levy next year.
Becky Princehorn, the district's attorney from Bricker & Eckler, Columbus, presented nearly 20 state-provided levy options to the school board during a work session Wednesday.
Candidates for new 82nd District debate
ST. MARYS - Candidates running for state representative in the newly created 82nd District debated during a St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday.
Rep
Fees for permits, licenses other sevices likely to rise
CELINA - Fees for permits, licenses and other environmental-related services obtained through the health department are likely to rise in December.
Solution sought to home sewage nuisance problem
COLDWATER - Health officials are trying to find a solution to a sewage nuisance problem in a neighborhood near state Route 219 and Coldwater Creek Road.
Two busted in drug sting
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - An undercover drug bust resulted in the arrests of two Dayton residents on Tuesday.
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon said the local drug task force arrested the pair during an attempted drug buy in Wapakoneta.
Not just another story about boy and his dog
Victor Frankenstein is a bookish boy who would rather tinker with science and make home movies with the family dog Sparky than play sports, much to t
MAC powerhouses square off on Friday
The top spot in the Midwest Athletic Conference will be on the line when Marion Local travels to Coldwater on Friday night for week eight of the high school football season.
Bulldogs face stiff road test at Kenton
CELINA - Having already secured a winning record for just the second time in the last 12 years, Celina's football team can now focus on bigger goals.
Eldora is hosting Sprintacular on Saturday
The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series wraps up the 2012 season on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway's UNOH Sprintacular.
While a coup
WBL and MAC charging hard for postseason berths
With just three weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, it's time to start predicting where teams will finish in the final computer points.
Indians earn MAC victory over Blue Jays
Fort Recovery picked up its second Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball win on Tuesday with a four-game win - 25-14, 25-11, 20-25 and 27-25 - over St. John's in Delphos.
Grand Lake Football Primer
Last Week's Impact Players:
Offense
Jacy Goettemoeller, RB,
Marion Local
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17 rushes for 196 yards and 3 TDs vs. St. Henry.

Defense
Zach Dickman, LB
Coldwater
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21 tackles vs. Anna.
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