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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
4-H funding unchanged from state
Legislators vow to support program
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - State funds for the coming year will remain flat for 4-H club programs and research in agriculture, food and the environment.
Ohio Sen. Keith Faber, R-Celina, on Monday told local officials that funding for fiscal year 2014-2015 for Ohio State University Extension's 4-H programs and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center will total $55.3 million, according to Gov. John Kasich's budget proposal. [More]
Kindergarten class to go all-day, daily
By Margie Wuebker
MARIA STEIN - School board members on Monday approved all-day, everyday kindergarten for next school year.
"We've been taking a waiver for the past three or four years," board president Greg Garmann said. "We're one of only a few that doesn't offe [More]
Family ties pulling Starkeys to northeast Ohio
By Robb Hemmelgarn
When St. Henry football coach Jeff Starkey stood before his team last Wednesday, he didn't break down an opponent's defense on a white board, go over a game-day itinerary, or carry on any light-hearted conversation about anything football related.
Instead, he announced that he wouldn't be returning for an 11th season as the head of the program that he led to two Division V state championships since his arrival a decade ago. [More]
Obituaries on April 9th, 2013
Imogene Menchhofer
Imogene Lois (Canary) Menchhofer, 80, of Celina, went to be in God's care at 6:25 p.m. April 6, 2013, from the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Tobias Poppe
Tobias "Toby" Poppe, 39, St. Marys, died at 4:22 p.m. April 6, 2013, at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Eugene Mack Mihm
Eugene M. Mihm, 63, died April 7, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bunn, N.C. [More]
Kenneth Eiting
Kenneth J. Eiting, 79, Minster, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness on April 6, 2013. [More]
Paul Luth
Paul W. Luth, 77, Celina, died at 1:10 p.m. April 7, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on April 9th, 2013
Subscriber stories on April 9th, 2013
Waiver sought as mandates change
MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke expects to request a waiver for the state-mandated Third Grade Reading Guarantee that goes into effect next school year.
District's income down, spending up
Finances stand as treasurer predicted
ST. HENRY - School district revenues are down and expenses are up this year - as expected.
St. Henry schools treasurer Glenn Miller told board memb
Wages approved for summer employment
ST. HENRY - Council members on Monday night approved an ordinance establishing pay rates for park and other summer employees.
The third and final reading of the ordinance was heard before council approved compensation for the pool manager, lifeguards, park and recreation and other employees.
Fortkamp's position now hourly wage
CELINA - The parks and recreation director job held by Jeff Fortkamp will be relegated from a salaried position to a full-time hourly position if legislation is approved by city council members.
City accepting bids for bridge and road reconstruction
ST. MARYS - High Street will soon be closed as workers prepare for bridge and road reconstruction.
Council members on Monday passed under suspension of rules an emergency ordinance authorizing the reconstruction of High Street and the canal and mill race bridges.
Council accepts paving grant
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday night accepted a bid of $195,336 for a paving project slated to take place this summer.
The Shelly Company of Findlay was awarded the project after it submitted the lowest bid of the four council members reviewed.
Grand Lake Community Improvement Corporation approved as nonprofit group
NEW BREMEN - The Grand Lake Community Improvement Corporation has been approved as a nonprofit organization.
Auglaize and Mercer County commissione
Council continues solar legislation
CELINA - City council members are moving forward with new legislation that would allow Celina electric customers - businesses and residents - to generate some of their own power by installing solar panels and wind turbines on their properties.
Rhoades pleads not guilty
CELINA - Bryant L. Rhoades of Union City pleaded not guilty to obstructing justice in connection with the November 2011 murders of Fort Recovery-area residents Robert and Colleen Grube.
Bulldogs slip past Redskins
CELINA - Early offense gave Celina a two-run lead over St. Henry and the Bulldogs made a great defensive play to hold off a Redskins' rally in the seventh inning for a 2-1 win on Monday at Montgomery Field.
New Bremen shuts out St. Marys
NEW BREMEN - Senior right-hander Clay Bertke pitched a gem to lead the New Bremen Cardinals to 2-0 win over St. Marys on Monday.
Bertke was in comp
Minster rallies to remain unbeaten
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster's baseball team rallied with three runs in the fourth inning to take the lead for good as the Wildcats defeated Wapakoneta 8-4 in a battle of Auglaize County teams that played in state title games last year.
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