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.

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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]

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.

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.

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 - The federal-funded Race to the Top program will end this year, school superintendent Rich Seas told board of education members Tuesday night.

COLDWATER - A former Mercer Health employee accused of illegally accessing the hospital's computer network pleaded guilty Tuesday to lesser charges.

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.

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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.

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.

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]

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

The Minster baseball team will have a number of activities during games this weekend, with Saturday featuring a fundraiser for Grand Lake Hospice.