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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
People pack meeting opposing chicken farm
Residents fear worsened lake water quality, wells going dry, more traffic
By Nancy Allen
CELINA - About 150 people attended a contentious public hearing in Celina Tuesday night, most to protest a 1.69 million cage-free layer-hen operation proposed on Fleetfoot Road northeast of St. Henry.
Twenty-three people spoke against WDC Eggs LLC, which was formed by Cooper Farms Inc., Weaver Brothers Inc. and Division Farms LLC. An environmental attorney representing the proposed facility was the only person to speak in its favor. [More]
Panthers edge Indians
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - The Parkway Panthers went small-ball after Fort Recovery tied the game at 6-all in the sixth.
The result paid huge dividends.
The Panthers, with the help of two bunts, scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and then held on for a 9-7 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Indians on Tuesday at Don Black Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 20th, 2016
Melva McGee
Melva Kathleen (Young) McGee, age 92 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Sunday April 17, 2016 at the Miller Place. [More]
Cletus Muhlenkamp
Cletus A. Muhlenkamp, 78, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on April 19, 2016.
He was [More]
Kathleen Noble
Kathleen Kuck (Kay) Noble died April 18th, 2016, at Otterbein Retirement Home. She was 95. [More]
Phyllis Lauth
Phyllis Lauth, age 72, of Mendon, passed away Monday evening, April 18, 2016 at her Daughter's residence in Angola, Indiana. [More]
Gilda Trobridge
Gilda F. Trobridge, 67, Van Wert and formerly of Fort Recovery, died at 1:55 p.m. April 18, 2016, at her residence. [More]
Owen Hall
Owen V. Hall, Celina, died on April 18, 2016, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on April 20th, 2016
Subscriber stories on April 20th, 2016
Officials keeping eye on Grand Lake algal blooms
Ohio Department of Natural Resources personnel are keeping a close eye on algal toxin levels this week, after potential blooms were reported.
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Local officials prep for Zika
CELINA - Health officials are taking no chances as they prepare for the onset of the Zika virus locally, chiefly by disseminating prevention information.
Board of elections considers pilot test
CELINA - Marion Township precincts may be the site for pilot testing three iPads with card readers for the special election on June 7 for the 8th Congressional District.
County approves issuance of notes for ditch projects
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday morning agreed to issue $669,300 of various bond anticipation notes with the county treasurer.
The
Public's aid sought in robbery investigation
ROCKFORD - Rockford police are asking the public to help identify a male who may have information about Monday's armed robbery of the Dollar General store on West Bridge Street.
Minster resident questions council about effects of street development
MINSTER - A resident is still concerned about how development of future streets could affect her.
Resident Stefanie Kohne asked village council members what they could do to lessen the potential assessed development costs for property owners near the undeveloped portion of Fifth Street.
Rockford expected to gain grant for park equipment
ROCKFORD - The village likely will receive $80,000 in grant money requested from the state for playground equipment at Shanes Park.
Village adminis
Rebate program saves Fort Recovery schools more than $15K
FORT RECOVERY - The district saved more than $15,000 on electricity and fuel through a rebate program, school board members learned at Tuesday's meeting.
Investigation of death continues
FORT RECOVERY - The man found dead in a pond in the 600 block of state Route 219 north of the village has been identified.
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Bulldogs get bats out against O-G
CELINA - There's nothing like a nine-run first inning to help a team bounce back from a tough loss.
Celina sent 13 men to the plate in the bottom of the first and never looked back in beating Ottawa-Glandorf 15-2 in five innings in Western Buckeye League baseball action at Montgomery Field.
Bruns, Wenning roll into national bowling tourney with Raiders
Jenna Wenning and Emily Bruns won a state championship together with the Coldwater girls bowling team in 2012.
In their final season bowling toget
Big inning lifts Celina past Titans in WBL
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina broke open a close game with a 13-run sixth inning and came away with a 17-3 win over Ottawa-Glandorf in Western Buckeye League softball play in Glandorf.
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