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Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
Local educators back early vocational training
By Shelley Grieshop
Local officials were pleased with Gov. John Kasich's proposal to offer vocational school programs to students as early as seventh grade but question the cost and other factors.
"I've known since last fall that this is his intent," said Tim Buschur, director of Tri Star Career Compact. "It's a great idea. I love the idea."
But Buschur said he has concerns, such as finding space for additional students at the four Tri Star sites in Celina, Coldwater, Montezuma and St. Marys. [More]
Looking for a change
Current sectional tournament format not favored by coaches
By Robb Hemmelgarn
As Allie Thobe hoisted her desperation three-pointer toward the rim with less than a second remaining in Saturday's sectional championship between her Marion Local Flyers and the Minster Wildcats, the 1,500-plus fans inside The Palace at Coldwater High School drew a collective breath. [More]
Obituaries on February 25th, 2014
Cyril Overman
Cyril F. Overman, 86, Maria Stein, died at 7:38 p.m. Feb. 23, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Karen McNelly
Karen M. McNelly, 66, of Celina, passed away Feb. 24, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Betty Roberts
Betty L. Roberts, 79, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 24, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Ruth Summerly
Ruth M. Baxter Summerly, 78, of Fairfield, died Feb. 22, 2014.
She was married to John M. Summerly, who preceded her in death. [More]
Delores Miller
Delores M. Miller, 79, Celina, died at 11:48 p.m. Feb. 22, 2014, at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Toni Fishbach
Toni L. Fishbach, 65, Wapakoneta, died accidentally on Feb. 22, 2014, at Greenville Falls near Covington. [More]
Local pictures on February 25th, 2014
Subscriber stories on February 25th, 2014
Celina athletic director resigns, rehired
Boley will serve as assistant until he retires
CELINA - The school district plans to hire a new athletic director and temporarily retain the current one at a lower position and pay.   
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St. Marys to hire full-time network administrator
City council approves creation of new positions
ST. MARYS - The city will hire a full-time network administrator after council members agreed to create the position on a six-to-one vote.
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Celina council debates income tax rate
CELINA - City council members continue to discuss repealing a half percent income tax for police and fire capital expenses and replacing it with a tax that also funds street repairs.
New Bremen sets capital priorities
NEW BREMEN - Village council members Monday night set priorities for 2014 capital projects totaling nearly $800,000.
Bigger projects for the first
City creates fund to pay to replace police vehicles
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously passed first reading of legislation to establish a police vehicle savings account and to initially fund it with $100,000 from the general fund.
St. Henry to apply for safety grant
ST. HENRY - Council members Monday night passed two emergency resolutions allowing the village to apply for a $188,000 Ohio Department of Transportation grant to improve street crossings in the Safe Routes to School plan.
Coldwater approves buying used fire truck
COLDWATER - Village council members Monday night approved the purchase of a used fire truck for $180,000.     
The truck - sold by lone bidder Commun
Watershed farmers urged to use caution applying manure
Seasonal manure ban ending
The seasonal ban on applying manure in the Grand Lake Watershed ends Saturday, but farmers are advised to use caution in applying fertilizer to frozen or saturated soil.
Cavalier trio ready to compete
2013 State Wrestling Tournament Preview
COLDWATER - After returning wrestlers to to the state tournament after a three-year absence, Coldwater matched a school record as three wrestlers will compete in the 77th annual state tournament starting Thursday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.
Fort's Kahlig takes MAC's top honor
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Boys Basketball
The play of Elijah Kahlig this basketball season was rewarded by the coaches of the Midwest Athletic Conference as the Fort Recovery senior was named the conference's Boys Basketball Player of the Year on Monday.
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