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Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
Celina police department operating in two buildings
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - It's been nearly a year since the mayor announced plans to purchase the former bank building on Main Street to make more space for the police department and other offices. Currently the chief and detectives are working in an unsecured office space and dispatchers remain at city hall across the street. [More]
Eldora earns honors and passes out annual awards
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - The harsh winter weather that smothered the Grand Lake area over the weekend could not keep more than 400 people from crowding into the Eldora Ballroom on Saturday night as Eldora Speedway celebrated the culmination of the 2013 season with the annual awards banquet. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2014
Linda Breidenbach
Linda Breidenbach, 66, Coldwater, died at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 26, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Kathryn McBride
Kathryn A. McBride, 83, St. Marys, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 25, 2014, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Mark Miley
Mark A. Miley, 61, St. Marys, died Jan. 25, 2014, at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Edward Kaiser
Edward A. Kaiser, 99, Fort Recovery, passed away Jan. 27, 2014, in Moyock, N.C. [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2014
Schools may get additional calamity days
Kasich, lawmakers propose change
GRAND LAKE - Area school districts may be gifted extra calamity days if Gov. John Kasich and several legislators get their wish.
The Ohio governor
Coldwater voters may decide energy issue
COLDWATER - Residents likely will vote this year on utility aggregation after village council members choose which election day.
Council members Mo
Carryover prompts review of Celina income tax
$2.8M general fund ending balance reported from 2013
CELINA - The city is beginning the year with a general fund carryover of $2.8 million, prompting officials to reassess the half-percent income tax increase approved in 2010 for fire and police protection.
Council OKs 2014 budget
St. HENRY - Village council members on Monday night passed a 2014 budget providing almost $4 million for projects, expenses and salaries.
During the brief meeting, council welcomed two newly elected members, Brad Evers and Terry Uhlenhake, who were sworn in earlier this month.
St. Marys council recommends bonus instead of raise
ST. MARYS - Safety service director Greg Foxhoven could receive a 2 percent bonus of his annual salary in lieu of a pay raise in 2014.
Council memb
City approves buying mobile home court, Versa Pak properties
Officials approve liquor license transfer for country bar
CELINA - City council members Monday night passed final readings on legislation authorizing the purchase of the Mercelina Mobile Court and the former Versa Pak property for $2.94 million.
Low corn prices likely won't cause big local switch to soybeans
It doesn't appear that drastically lower market prices for corn will result in local farmers planting more soybeans, ag officials say.
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Parkway falls short against Versailles
VERSAILLES - Parkway hung tough with state-ranked Versailles for 32 minutes but turnovers proved to be the downfall for the Panthers as the Tigers earned a 46-39 win in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Darke County.
New Knoxville cruises to victory over Botkins
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville jumped out to a 20-9 lead after the first quarter and never looked back as the Rangers won their ninth straight game with a 57-25 triumph at Botkins on Monday night.
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