Thursday, October 31st, 2013
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel said $6 million has been shaved from the city's total debt the last two years.
He's hoping to reduce Celina's financial obligation - estimated at $17.27 million as of Jan. 1, 2014 - further in the coming years. Hazel informed council members of the reduction at Monday's council meeting. [More]
Division III Regional Volleyball at Millbury
By Gary R. Rasberry
MILLBURY - Shrugging off a slow start and a determined Archbold squad, Coldwater's volleyball team advanced to the Division III regional championship match after rolling to a three-set sweep - 26-24, 25-19 and 25-15 - over the Blue Streaks in the semifinals on Wednesday at Flyer Fieldhouse at Lake High School. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2013
Katherine "Katy" (White) Bayne, 88, of Centerville, formerly of Bass Landing in Celina, passed away Oct. 29, 2013, at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. [More]
Ginny L. Killingsworth, 73, Celina, passed away Oct. 28, 2013, at her residence in Celina. [More]
Ernest E. Kuess, 82, Coldwater, died Oct. 30, 2013, at his home.
He was born [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2013
Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2013
NEW BREMEN - School and law enforcement officials continue to investigate a bomb threat at New Bremen High School on Wednesday.
A student reported
Election November 2013
CELINA - The Mercer County Council on Aging is seeking a five-year replacement levy with increased millage on Tuesday's ballot.
The proposed proper
Election November 2013
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools Board of Education will include at least two new people as six candidates compete for three open seats.
Incumben
Election November 2013
ST. MARYS - Two first-time candidates are vying for a vacant Ward 2 seat on St. Marys City Council in Tuesday's general election.
Democrat Kenneth Koverman and Republican David Lunz hope to win the seat of Democratic incumbent Dennis Vossler, who is not seeking another four-year term.
Election November 2013
NEW BREMEN - German Township Trustees are seeking a 1.5-mill tax levy for fire and emergency medical services.
Trustee Vernon Paul said the proposed millage was increased from the continuing 1.15-mill levy because more money is needed due to increasing costs of new equipment.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday penned a contract with a labor relations agency to help set wages and perform other employee-related services.
CELINA - One of three vacancies at the Celina police department is filled.
Interim police chief Cal Freeman and Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel on Wednes
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office collected 26 pounds of prescription medication Saturday as part of a national drug take back program.
A similar event in September 2012 netted 8 pounds of unwanted drugs.
Division II Regional Boys Soccer at Findlay
FINDLAY - The golden season for the St. Marys boys soccer team continued on Wednesday night. Jared Rose was credited with the game-winning goal with
Not knowing exactly what the future holds, Celina interim football coach Trent Temple is focused on one thing entering Friday's regular-season finale against Elida at Celina Stadium.
Over the years, some Midwest Athletic Conference coaches have said that it is easier to win a state title than an MAC title.
Marion Local's Tim Goodwin certainly agrees.
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This Week's Questions:
1. Can St. Marys get
first win on Friday?
Last year, it came down to the St. Marys-Van Wert matchup to see which team picked up their first - and only -win of 2012, with the Cougars victorious at Eggeress Stadium in Van Wert.