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Thursday, January 29th, 2015
ODNR chief: lifting distressed designation possible
Zehringer says Grand Lake watershed farmers all have nutrient plans
By Nancy Allen
CELINA - The head of the state agency responsible for Grand Lake said he believes the local watershed's distressed designation will eventually be lifted.
"I hope we are both around when we remove the designation," Ohio Department of Natural Resour [More]
Jerome found a home at Waldorf
Curtain Call
By Gary R. Rasberry
Denny Jerome arrived in Forest City, Iowa - nine hours and 600 miles away from Celina - over 45 years ago to go to school at Waldorf College in the fall of 1968. That opportunity led to a coaching career that has been legendary.
Jerome, a 1968 graduate of Celina, will be inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in July for his 42-year tenure as head coach of the women's basketball team. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2015
Martha Andrews
Martha May Andrews, 82, Rockford and Chattanooga, died at 11:25 p.m. Jan. 25, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Eileen Barrett
Eileen C. Barrett, 94, Naples, Fla., died Jan. 13, 2015.
She was married to Charles Barrett, who is deceased. [More]
Ruth Beiting
Ruth Marie Vonder Haar Beiting, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Jan. 21, 2015. [More]
Bryan Siefring
Bryan C. Siefring, 35, Fort Recovery, died peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 27, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. [More]
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Flu outbreak leads to record profit for local hospital
COLDWATER - A busy flu season led to a record monthly profit for Mercer County Community Hospital.
Mercer Health Chief Financial Officer George Bo
Parkway board places renewal levy on ballot
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools officials are seeking a 1 percent, 5-year income tax renewal levy on the May 5 ballot.
The current levy, which expires in December, generates about $1 million a year for the district, which has a $10.5 million annual budget.
Trial begins for man accused in local break-ins
CELINA - A trial began Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for a man charged with breaking into several area businesses a year ago.
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Local drug team arrests two during traffic stops
The local Heroin Interdiction Team on Wednesday arrested two area residents in a pair of unrelated traffic stops.
Tyla Ganger, 21, Beaver Street,
New Bremen council OKs buying three new trucks
NEW BREMEN - Council members Wednesday night approved buying three new trucks for the village.
Village administrator Wayne York told the newspaper three new, four-wheel-drive pickup trucks were purchased from Lebanon Ford in Lebanon for $24,600 each.
Cavaliers fall to Tigers in team tourney
State Wrestling Team Duals Tournament
COLDWATER - After rallying to take a 20-18 lead, the Coldwater wrestling team fell victim to three straight wins by Versailles, two coming via pinfa
'Dogs, 'Riders vie for WBL lead
It's been a long time since the St. Marys-Celina boys basketball matchup had so much on the line.
Sole possession of first place in the Western Buckeye League is up for grabs Friday night at the Fieldhouse as both teams are 4-0 in league play.
Picks are in: Coaches predict Super Bowl outcome
With Super Bowl XLIX a few short days away, "Deflategate" is now a deflated subject. The talk now, as it should be, is centered around the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
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