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Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
Dock damage severe
Harsh winter, lowering water level both factors
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Long-term ice cover and the lowering of Grand Lake's water level this winter are blamed for widespread damage to area boat docks.
Kent Shaner of Shinn Brothers, Celina, on Tuesday inspected more than a dozen docks at the Mercer County-owned 4-H camp at Harbor Point in Celina. He told county commissioners during the tour that more than half of the 14 docks and a connecting walkway need repaired. [More]
Overman announces retirement
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Cheryl Ann Programs Superintendent Mike Overman will retire in December after serving as head of the agency for more than 32 years.
Overman, 64, told the newspaper Tuesday he's had a wonderful run and believes it's time to move the organization forward. [More]
Cavaliers crank up offense in sixth
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - It took some time for Coldwater to get its offense going.
Once that happened, the Cavaliers dominated, scoring twice in the fifth to take the lead and then scoring five in the sixth to defeat Lima Central Catholic 7-1 at Lady Cavaliers Diamond on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on April 9th, 2014
Patricia Shivley
Patricia A. Vorhees Shivley, 77, Convoy, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:10 p.m. April 7, 2014, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Convoy. [More]
Betty Sudman
Betty J. Sudman, 88, St. Marys, died at 9:25 a.m. April 7, 2014, at Miller House in Celina. [More]
Elizabeth Jutte
Elizabeth "Betty" Jutte, 81, Yorkshire, died at 9:04 a.m. April 8, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on April 9th, 2014
Subscriber stories on April 9th, 2014
Council discusses curbing outside vendors
NEW BREMEN - Officials hope to discourage future out-of-town vendors from participating in the annual community garage sale by charging a high fee.
The discussion arose at Tuesday night's council meeting; village garage sales are Friday and Saturday.
Health board seeks cure for study results
WAPAKONETA - Charlotte Parsons isn't pleased with the unhealthy trend of Auglaize County residents.
The county health commissioner discussed the issue with board members Tuesday after recently receiving the results of the annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report.
Lake Shore property to be used for events
CELINA - Most of the property along Lake Shore Drive will become a venue park for the city's lakeside events after trailers are removed from Mercelina Mobile Court and the former Versa Pak building is razed.
Coldwater board learns gains fewer than expected in program
COLDWATER - The federal-funded Race to the Top program will end this year, school superintendent Rich Seas told board of education members Tuesday night.
Accused hospital hacker pleads to lesser charge
COLDWATER - A former Mercer Health employee accused of illegally accessing the hospital's computer network pleaded guilty Tuesday to lesser charges.
Public input sought for business loans
CELINA - Public hearings are slated this month to draw public input on $600,000 in county loans to a local grain mill and an insurance company.
Mer
County to pursue funding for proposed treatment train project
CELINA - Mercer County is seeking up to $400,000 from the state to purchase land for a proposed treatment train where Coldwater Creek and Grand Lake intersect.
Bulldogs win WBL opener
CELINA - Good pitching will keep you in ball games.
Through the first five games of the season, the Celina baseball team has gotten solid pitching performances each time out, whether that be from Andy Sneddon, Jacob Homan, Jimmy Luebke or Kaleb Kuhn.
Flyers rally to beat Redskins
Tuesday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Duane Leugers' infield single brought home Blake Benton for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Ben
Minster baseball to hold Hospice fundraiser
The Minster baseball team will have a number of activities during games this weekend, with Saturday featuring a fundraiser for Grand Lake Hospice.
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