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Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
Local infant mortality figures better than state's
By Shelley Grieshop
The survival rate of infants is much better in Mercer and Auglaize counties than all of Ohio, which averages 23 percent higher than the national average.
According to data released Monday by the Ohio Department of Health, the state's infant mortality rate dropped slightly in 2013 to 1,024 deaths, down from 1,047 deaths in 2012. The rate - measured by the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births - was 7.4 in 2013 and 7.6 the previous year in Ohio. [More]
New Bremen council OKs issue despite objections
By Claire Giesige
NEW BREMEN - Over the objections of two residents, village council members at Monday's meeting approved a resolution freezing property taxes for five years on new homes in certain areas.
The resolution affects new homes on Walnut Street, in the C [More]
Study does not warrant traffic light or sign at intersection
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A recent traffic study of the intersection of Myers Road and Meadowview Drive does not warrant the placement of either traffic signals or a four-way stop, safety service director Tom Hitchcock said.
Hitchcock revealed the study on Monday night at a streets and alleys commitee meeting. It was initiated after several residents petitioned city officials for traffic signals or a four-way stop, claiming chronic traffic congestion and safety concerns. [More]
Obituaries on July 28th, 2015
Jean Bruns
Jean E. Bruns, 88, Chickasaw, died July 28, 2015.
Arrangements are pending at [More]
Pauline Donovan
Pauline H. Donovan, 95, a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died 10:35 P.M. Friday, July 24, 2015, at Otterbein Saint Marys. [More]
Frank Huber
Frank J. Huber, age 74, of North Star, died Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Hospice unit at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Audrey Preston
Audrey B. (Stickney) Preston, age 71 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday July 25, 2015 at her residence in Celina. [More]
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Celina council moves ahead on ballot issue
Special meeting slated tonight on proposed income tax change
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed second reading of a resolution declaring their intent to ask voters in November to allow them to use funds from a current 0.5 percent additional income tax for much-needed street repairs.
Celina board to meet on new superintendent
Minster native considered as replacement for Steiner
CELINA - School board members will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Celina Education Complex to decide whether to hire a new superintendent.
City to help club gain funds for football gear
CELINA - City officials plan to partner with the Celina Youth Booster Club to ensure the football program is well equipped with helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads and other items in the future.
Coldwater council OKs payment to landowner
COLDWATER - Village officials on Monday approved action to pay $5,000 to a local landowner to reserve first option to purchase 3.825 acres of land on the north edge of town.
St. Marys council acts to keep part of kilowatt tax in general fund
ST. MARYS - City Council members Monday night voted to keep 75 percent of the income from the city kilowatt hour tax in the general fund.
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Council discusses studying options for water system
ST. HENRY - Council members heard the first reading of a resolution to join with Mercer County, Burkettsville, Coldwater and Fort Recovery in studying the possibility of cooperative water systems and new well fields.
City to close on the purchase of former Versa Pak site
CELINA - City officials will close on the Larbus property, which housed the former Versa Pak building, at 2 p.m. today in the city administration building when they proffer a check of $445,000 to John Larbus.
Coldwater park dries out for picnic
COLDWATER - The weather has finally cooperated enough to allow the Coldwater Community Picnic to take place as planned in Coldwater Memorial Park.
Mariners lose close one to Graders
Grand Lake's playoff hopes hinge on Galion's beating Cincinnati once today
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
An eventful trip on the way to Galion was amplified by a tough loss and means a long day of scoreboard watching today for the Grand Lake Mariners.
Let the trade season commence
Razz-Eye View
It took a bit of time but the Reds finally pulled the trigger on the first salvo of what could be a busy week of trades before the deadline on Friday
Ohio Cattlemen's Summer Roundup coming to Mercer County
Event set Aug. 28, 29 at Romer's Catering facility in Celina
CELINA - The Ohio Cattlemen's Association Summer Roundup will be Aug. 28-29 at Romer's Catering and Entertainment Facility, 1100 S. Main St., Celina, a news release from the OCA says.
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