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Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
District addresses Common Core questions
Fort school officials using website to reach out to residents
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - School officials today posted an article on the district website providing answers to 10 frequently asked questions about Common Core and related standardized tests.
The article, viewable at www.fortrecoveryschools.org, is an effort to improve communications about the often-contentious subject of Common Core and parents' efforts to opt students out of the related tests. [More]
3-D archery class a hit with area young people
By Kathy Thompson
ST. HENRY - A new local archery class has hit its target with young people.
More than 70 area youths, including some from as far away as Anna and Tipp City, have joined the indoor 3-D archery league at Big Bucks Firearms and Sporting Goods, St. Henry. The students learn and practice archery every Saturday morning. [More]
Obituaries on February 11th, 2015
Connie Finke
Connie D. Finke, 80, St. Marys, died at 8:27 a.m. Feb. 9, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Helen Steinlage
Helen Steinlage, 63, St. Henry, died on Feb. 10, 2015, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
Reba Steinke
Reba "Ann" Steinke, 72, St. Marys, passed from this world at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 2015, at Van Crest of St.Marys. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 11th, 2015
Celina police grant to fund undercover work
CELINA - The Celina Police Department has been awarded a $5,000 state grant to help pay for nearly $10,000 worth of undercover equipment.
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Auglaize officials say measles new challenge
WAPAKONETA - The influenza season is winding down but a nationwide measles outbreak could pose a new challenge to local health officials.
The Auglaize County Board of Health on Tuesday morning heard director of nursing Cindy Jones' report on the status of influenza.
Celina intends to pay off aerial firetruck early for $7,293 savings
CELINA - City council members intend to pay off the city's lease agreement on an aerial firetruck two years early, saving the city $7,293 in financing costs.
Coldwater schools would lose funds under proposed state budget
COLDWATER - Coldwater Exempted Village Schools will get less state money if Gov. John Kasich's proposed 2016-17 budget is approved.
Treasurer Michelle Mawer told board members the budget would cut back on state funding to school districts.
Parkway schools prepared for possible state fund cuts
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools officials say they are ready if Gov. John Kasich's school-funding plan is approved and their funding is cut.
Treasurer Debbie Pierce told board members Tuesday night Kasich's plan would cost the district $105,000 in 2016 and $104,000 in 2017.
Two Celina men arrested on drug charges
CELINA - A 22-year-old Celina man was arrested on drug chargers Tuesday after police officers noticed him dozing away at a fast-food restaurant.
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Redskins stay perfect in MAC
Second half scoring burst leads state-ranked St. Henry past Minster
ST. HENRY - A 22-10 third quarter outburst allowed St. Henry to pull away from Minster and remain undefeated in MAC boys basketball action with a 66-47 win over the Wildcats in a Tuesday night game at Redskin Gymnasium.
Wildkittens run past Flyers for 62-43 win
MARIA STEIN - Bath coach Greg Mauk likes the challenge teams from the Midwest Athletic Conference present.
And although his team's last setback came at the hands of a team from the MAC just before Christmas, Bath didn't slip up against one of the top teams from the conference on Tuesday.
Bulldogs fall to Knights
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Crestview jumped out early on Celina and never looked back as the state-ranked Knights remained unbeaten with a 62-38 win over the Bulldogs in Convoy in non-conference girls basketball action.
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