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Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
Fort leaders vote to close street to semi traffic
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday night voted to close Fort Site Street to semitrailers due to safety concerns.
The ordinance, which bars semitrailers from traveling and parking on the street between state Routes 119 and 49 along the museum and historical fort, was unanimously approved on its final reading. [More]
Teams lock up playoff spots; some still fighting
By Bruce Monnin
Only two weeks remain in the high school football regular season. The Western Buckeye League seemed to settle out into two guaranteed playoff teams and four unlikely ones. The Midwest Athletic Conference refuses to resolve itself, as three teams (Coldwater, Marion Local and Minster) have pretty much locked down their postseason invitations, but five others are fighting each other for the one to three spots available in the playoffs. [More]
Obituaries on October 21st, 2014
Robert Feldwisch
Robert "Bob" V. Feldwisch, 64, New Knoxville, died at 7:44 p.m. Oct. 19, 2014, in Yorkshire. [More]
Stephen Lawson
Stephen Lawson, 57, St. Marys, died Oct. 20, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]
Carolyn Lawson
Carolyn Lawson, 57, St. Marys, died Oct. 18, 2014, in the emergency department [More]
Local pictures on October 21st, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 21st, 2014
Future purchases dampen Celina schools' finances
CELINA - Celina's school district shows a solid short-term financial future but large purchases could cast clouds over the long-term, treasurer Mick Davis said.
County unemployment rate lowest since 1998
Mercer County's continuing low jobless rate goes hand in hand with a healthy and growing labor force, according to a state labor market official.
"Mercer County has shown steady growth in its labor force since 2010," said Ben Johnson, a spokesman for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Residents urged to check registry
Parents should plan safe trick or treat routes for children
CELINA - With Halloween fast approaching, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office wants to help people pick safer trick or treating routes for children.
Local man held on bond for child endangering
CELINA - A St. Marys man who allegedly left his 2-year-old son alone in a truck with firearms and drugs was ordered held on a $75,000 bond during a hearing Monday.
St. Henry schools' financial forecast a mixed bag
ST. HENRY - While local funding is growing, limited increases in state money led to a mixed forecast for the St. Henry Consolidated Local School District.
Minster schools finances currently all right, treasurer says
MINSTER - Minster schools' financial outlook is fine for the immediate future but a deficit of about $389,000 could arise by 2019 due to school bus expenses starting in 2015 and the uncertainty of a levy renewal.
Celina man arrested in connection with break-ins
CELINA - A suspect was arrested Monday night after allegedly breaking into the city's Public Works building for the fourth time to steal money and scrap copper.
Fort council discusses sanitary sewer improvements
FORT RECOVERY - An egg-breaking company that began production in July should have a second production line within a year, according to village administrator Randy Diller.
Roughriders blank Titans
ELIDA - St. Marys coach Dave Ring thought one goal would be enough against Ottawa-Glandorf, but he didn't mind getting that second goal.
The Rough
Bulldogs roll past Redskins
ELIDA - Last Monday, Celina spoiled Wapakoneta's chances for a league title.
Exactly a week later, the Bulldogs ended the Redskins' season with a 5-2 win in the Division II boys soccer district semifinals at the Elida Middle School.
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