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Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
3D seismic oil/gas testing begins locally
Thousands of farmland acres have been leased for exploration
By Shelley Grieshop
FORT RECOVERY - For the first time in northwest Ohio two companies are using three-dimensional seismic testing to search local farmland for oil and natural gas.
BJGL LCC of Pennsylvania and Buckeye Oil Producing, Wooster, are conducting 3D seismic testing in about 10,000 acres in the Gibson Township area - mainly on farmland. If successful, they plan to continue the process in other areas including northern Mercer County. [More]
Cavaliers pull away from Flyers
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Coldwater coach Brian Harlamert admitted the Cavalier offense wasn't up to par on Tuesday, but with Derek Thobe pitching, it wasn't too big of a concern.
Thobe pitched five shutout innings as the Cavaliers took advantage of walks and errors by Marion Local to pull away for a 9-1 win in the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball opener at Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 15th, 2015
Rev. Paul Brown
Reverend Paul R. Brown, 84, died on February 12, 2015 at 4:45 am at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Thelma Speck
Thelma L. Speck, age 89, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Local pictures on April 15th, 2015
Subscriber stories on April 15th, 2015
Parkway students' murals shine bright light on new county office
CELINA - Ten Parkway High School art students have brought "words to live by" into colorful reality at the Mercer County Engineer's office.
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Puthoff new St. Henry elementary principal
ST. HENRY - Adam Puthoff will take over as St. Henry Elementary School principal, beginning Aug. 1.
Puthoff, who was the eighth- and ninth-grade American history teacher, replaces Sandy Stammen, who is retiring at the end of this school year. His beginning salary is $70,440.
Area men on state test alternative committee
Kunk advises Coldwater school board on his role
COLDWATER - School board members Tuesday night learned a state committee has been formed to discuss alternatives to Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers testing.
Election poll workers will continue to receive $10 bonus
Payment contingent upon passing exam
CELINA - Mercer County poll workers who pass a state online training course will continue to earn a $10 bonus - at least for the May 5 special election - even though state grant funds are exhausted.
Election process program planned
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections directors will soon take a PowerPoint presentation to schools, civic organizations and other groups to educate voters about the election process.
St. Henry residents to get new bill payment option
ST. HENRY - Village residents will soon have an additional way to pay their water bills.
Village council members Monday night voted to allow Government Payment Services Inc. to accept credit card payments for water bills.
County pump station bids come in high
CELINA - Construction bids received Tuesday were higher than hoped for on a pump station replacement project near the county-owned 4-H campground.
Farmers reminded not to plant crops in right-of-way
Mercer County Commissioners and county engineer Jim Wiechart is reminding those who plant and till fields this spring to avoid planting in the roadway right-of-way.
Our view
Mayor makes the right call
Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel is to be commended for rethinking his plan to limit contact between city officials and the media.
Last week, Hazel told city officials to limit their contact with the media only to email.
Bulldogs hold on for eighth straight win
Celina buckles down in last inning, edges Bath 5-3
CELINA - They're young. They're talented. And they're winning games - a trend that continued for the Celina baseball team Tuesday night at Montgomery Field.
St. Henry edges Minster in conference opener
Tuesday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
St. Henry jumped out to a 4-0 lead on Minster and then had to hold off a late charge over the final three innings to open the MAC baseball season with a 4-3 win over the Wildcats at Hanover Street Park.
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