CELINA - The city intends to pay a consultant up to $25,000 to prepare a permit application so workers can resume dumping material on its breakwaters and to identify potential sites for wetlands development. [More]

CELINA - A $6,000 payment by Harbor Life Ministries toward its debt has eased some concerns among city officials.

Councilman Bill Sell on Monday said he's much more comfortable with the city's modified repayment agreement with Harbor Life after the agency made the voluntary payment.

MARIA STEIN - Board of education members recently learned property value assessments have boosted the district's valuation by more than $27 million.

NEW BREMEN - Village council Monday night appropriated nearly $21 million for 2015.

The amount - $20,822,270 - was the highest amount ever budgeted by the village. Last year's appropriations were $18 million. [More]

COLDWATER - Village council wrapped up 2014 on Monday night by honoring two retiring administrators.

In a meeting to close out 2014 business, council members honored former public works director Jack Moorman, who retired Dec. 26 after 36 years with the village.

MINSTER - A pair of elementary teachers are using blended learning - a combination of classroom and online education - to teach students.

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ST. MARYS - City officials Monday night reviewed progress in 2014 and discussed possible projects in the coming year.

Mayor Patrick McGowan in his 2014 annual report said overall he was pleased with each city department's achievement.

ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday passed second reading of the 2015 budget ordinance, which includes $300,000 to help pay for a proposed street project.

The area high school athletic hall of fame induction season gets underway Saturday as Fort Recovery inducts two new members between the JV and varsity boys basketball games with Franklin-Monroe.