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Tuesday, October 11th, 2016
Council to review retire-rehire procedures
New Bremen
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - Police Sgt. Brad Pyles' request for retire-rehire has been tabled.
After meeting in executive session for 50 minutes Monday evening, council members opted to delay their decision. The measure had been set for third and final reading [More]
Wabash sediment removal planned
By Nancy Allen
Wabash River Conservancy officials plan to clear sediment from a roughly 1 mile stretch of the river where it starts south of Mercer-Darke County Line Road, a mile west of state Route 49.
The area was last cleared of sediment in 2004, conservancy president Wally Broering said. [More]
Upcoming games key for playoffs
Computer Points In Review
By Bruce Monnin
The seventh week of the high school football regular season featured nothing unexpected in the WBL, and thus little to no change in the computer standings for WBL teams. The MAC, however, featured more movement due to a big game and an unexpected upset. We will use this article to show the effects of last weekend's results and then another later in the week to project in greater depth what might be expected to happen by the end of the season. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2016
George Speelman
George E. Speelman age 83 of Minster, Ohio died at 10:25 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home. [More]
Charles Staggs
Charles (Bucky) Staggs age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Hospice of Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2016
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2016
Residents seek input on park decisions
Meeting proposed to discuss issues
CELINA - A group of residents on Monday night again called for a new community-driven parks and recreation advisory board and voiced frustration with how the department has been run the last few years.
St. Henry company to expand
ST. HENRY - Village council members passed an ordinance Monday authorizing the sale of a 4.228-acre lot to allow for expansion of a local business.
The lot was sold to CKRNG Holdings LLC, doing business as ITR Manufacturing, Ideas Turned Real.
Sound finances depend on levy renewal
MARIA STEIN - The district's financial future depends upon renewal of an emergency operating levy set to expire in 2018, treasurer Heather Cramer said at Monday's Marion Local Schools Board of Education meeting.
State to start collecting delinquent taxes for city
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - The state attorney general's office will soon collect delinquent taxes for the city.
Council members on Monday approved a resolution al
St. Henry schools treasurer says district's finances are positive
ST. HENRY - School treasurer Jennifer Bruns on Monday gave school board members a positive report for the district's financial future.
"There reall
Coldwater may eliminate parking on Second Street
COLDWATER - Village officials are considering relocating the center line and eliminating parking on South Second Street.  
Transportation committe
Schmitmeyer hopes for top 10
State Golf Tournament Preview
Jill Schmitmeyer checked off one item on her goal list this season when she earned All-Western Buckeye League honors in boys golf.
The St. Marys junior will try to check off another item on her list this weekend as she shoots for All-Ohio honors at the Division II state girls golf tournament.
Bulldogs celebrate Senior Night with victory
CELINA - Senior Night was a successful night for the Celina boys soccer team.
Four of the 12 seniors playing their final regular season home match scored goals and the fifth-ranked Bulldogs improved to 14-1 with a 5-0 win over Liberty-Benton at the soccer stadium.
Indians pull off sweep of Ansonia
Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Fort Recovery volleyball team pulled off a three-set sweep of Ansonia on Monday, winning by scores of 25-9, 25-18 and 25-16 in non-conference play at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Fall is time to winterize your vehicle
Mechanics advise motorists to check vehicles in the fall to prepare them for the upcoming colder temperatures and wintry weather.
"Fall is the time to prepare vehicles for the winter," Ted Heitbrink of Chickasaw Garage said.
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