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Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
School district makes cuts
Programs, some busing cut; pay to participate to begin
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - Cuts in programs and personnel to save the district about $1.5 million will be implemented for next school year due to the failure of a recent levy.
The elimination of the vocational agriculture program, implementation of pay to participate and the reduction of at least one teacher and several building secretaries are among actions approved by board of education members meeting in special session Tuesday. [More]
Rare illness delivers life lessons to families
By Shelley Grieshop
COLDWATER - Carter Kanney sits cross-legged on the floor watching a Disney flick as he clenches a small toy car in his hand.
His actions, spirit and frequent giggles resemble most 3-year-olds but his life is much more complicated. A year ago, his parents learned he has mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) II or Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with no known cure. [More]
Marion Local girls and Minster boys have an early advantage
Midwest Athletic Conference Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
VERSAILLES - Marion Local's girls and Minster's boys have the early leads in the team title races after the first day of the Midwest Athletic Conference track meet on Tuesday.
The Lady Flyers are in first thus far with 61 points with Minster (52 1/2), Coldwater (36 5/6) and Versailles (36 1/3) following closely. Versailles has won the MAC the last eight years. [More]
Obituaries on May 15th, 2013
Ruth Krieg
Ruth Krieg, 84, of rural New Bremen, died May 14, 2015, at her residence.
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Bernard Siefring
Bernard "Ben" H. Siefring, 83, Coldwater, died May 13, 2013. at his home.
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Subscriber stories on May 15th, 2013
Safety concern closes skatepark
CELINA - City administrators ordered the Celina Skatepark closed on Tuesday after a Celina resident on Monday night claimed the park was unsafe.
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Reforms approved for grading, attendance
COLDWATER - Board of education members on Tuesday night passed a resolution designating a maximum of 10 allowable unexcused student absences each semester.
Police union contract approved
ST. MARYS - The city and its police union have come to an agreement on a new three-year contract.
The agreement, effective immediately, offers lump sum bonuses in lieu of pay raises this year and 2014, and a pay raise in 2015.
Fat docs carry little weight with their heavy patients
WAPAKONETA - Advice from obese medical professionals often isn't taken seriously by patients trying to shed pounds, experts say.
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City selling lot for car dealership expansion
Kerns trust purchases parcel for $19,164
CELINA - City council members this week authorized the sale of roughly an acre of city property near West Logan Street for $19,164 to the Michael G. Kerns Trust.
Creek erosion control bids come in under estimate
CELINA - All bids submitted to the county for erosion control work along Beaver Creek were below the $183,425 estimate.
The lowest of the six bids
City may craft sign legislation
CELINA - City officials are considering legislation that would authorize the safety service director to issue permits to tenets and or property owners to place signs over or upon a public right-of-way.
Parkway district's financial forecast shows no deficits
ROCKFORD - Parkway school's most recent financial forecast shows the district remaining in the black through fiscal year 2017.
Treasurer Debbie Pie
Tax deferment plan for Maria Stein pullet farm moves ahead
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday authorized a 10-year tax deferment on improvements to an area agribusiness to fund future road improvements.
Coco Addiction pairs fine flavors, fashion
CELINA - Peggy Kemmler, a Minnesota native who has lived in Celina for 11 years, recently opened Coco Addiction, a gallery store featuring specialty artwork and jewelry, clothing and, of course, chocolate.
Roughriders eliminated from tourney by Redskins
Division II Sectional Baseball at Elida
ELIDA - Wapakoneta's baseball team scored all eight of its runs in the first three innings en route to an 8-4 win over St. Marys in the Division II sectional final on Thursday afternoon at Ed Sandy Field.
Minster crushes Marion Local
Wildcats, Cavs share MAC baseball championship
MARIA STEIN - A night after losing a chance to clinch the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball title, Minster looked to rebound and sew up a share of the championship on Tuesday against Marion Local.
Coldwater blows out St. John's
Wildcats, Cavs share MAC baseball championship, Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A consistent offensive attack helped Coldwater's baseball roll to a 19-5 win over St. John's on Tuesday at Stadium Park in Delphos.
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