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Friday, June 21st, 2013
Legislation addresses TIF funds
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Two state representatives have introduced legislation that would allow property owners to opt out of Tax Increment Financing incentive districts, the economic development tool used heavily by Celina to pay for public infrastructure projects. [More]
Airport sustains minor damage
By Amy Kronenberger
NEW KNOXVILLE - Neil Armstrong Airport escaped with only minor damage when the EF-0 tornado went through New Knoxville June 12.
"The airport itself was very lucky," airport manager Sean Stroh told county commissioners during their regular monthly meeting on Thursday. "For what it could have been, we were very, very fortunate."
Stroh said the terminal building had a door and a plate-glass window blown in and another pane of glass cracked in the storm. Estimated cost of the damage is $1,727. [More]
Obituaries on June 21st, 2013
Jerome Sutter
Jerome A. "Jerry" Sutter, 79, Celina, died at 4:15 p.m. June 18, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Christina Heitbrink
Christina "Tina" M. Heitbrink, 44, Minster, died June 18, 2013, at her home. Sh [More]
Matilda Leatherman
Matilda P. "Til" Meyer Leatherman, 95, of Berne, Ind., and formerly of Celina, passed away June 18, 2013, at Swiss Village in Berne. [More]
Judith Goodwin
Judith K. Goodwin, 71, St. Marys, died at 2:06 p.m. June 19, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Florence Moore
Florence E. Winans Moore, 99, formerly of Celina, died June 18, 2013, in Okeech [More]
Local pictures on June 21st, 2013
Subscriber stories on June 21st, 2013
Test plot to compare liquid manure, commercial fertilizer
Retiring Ohio State president makes visit to Fort Recovery farm
FORT RECOVERY - Farmer Dave Alig said he's convinced applying liquid hog manure instead of commercial fertilizer to growing corn will save the family's farming operation money - and help the environment.
Family seeks farm preservation status
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday granted official support to a rural Celina family seeking to permanently preserve 160 acres of their farm from future development.
Coldwater company starts expansion
COLDWATER - Construction under way at Coldwater Machine will create an additional 30,000 square feet of assembly floor space on the factory's south end, according to company president Jerry Meyer.
Koesters, Francis earn victories
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Local golfers competed in three different age groups at The Fox's Den as part of the Lima Junior Golf Association's McDonald's Junior Series at the Superior Federal Credit Union Open on Thursday.
Winged sprint cars in action at Eldora
For the first time since 2009, Ohio Sprint Speedweek returns to where it all started as the UNOH All-Star Circuit of Champions invades Eldora Speedway on Saturday night.
Kunk pitches shutout to give Cavaliers 12th win
COLDWATER - Brandon Kunk worked out of several bases-loaded jams and Coldwater's offense strung together enough hits to give the Cavaliers a 5-0 win over Celina in Mercer County ACME action on Thursday evening at Veterans Field.
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