Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
Plan allows use in more areas
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously advanced to second reading legislation that would amend a new multiuse vehicle law, allowing permitted drivers to use the vehicles on city streets where the speed limit is 35 mph or less.
As the law stands now, golf carts and similar vehicles can be used on city streets with a speed limit of no more than 25 mph. [More]
By Ed Gebert
ST. MARYS - A local businessman hopes to open a medical marijuana dispensary, he and his grandson told city council members on Monday night.
The presentation was made by Dakota Knous, speaking on behalf of his grandfather Charlie Knous, who owns C & C Loft and Lounge. [More]
Obituaries on October 24th, 2017
Joanne J. Bowen, age 74, of Celina, Ohio went to her heavenly home on October 20, 2017. [More]
LaVerne P. Gerlach, 86, of Celina, passed away 8:02 p.m. Saturday evening, October 21, 2017 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Jack Jacobs, 86, St. Marys, OH died 9:00 p.m. Thursday October 19. 2017 at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Darrel Nevergall, 89, of Celina, Ohio died Oct. 20, 2017 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Local pictures on October 24th, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 24th, 2017
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday approved proceeding with plans to develop a new well field and install a transmission line.
Village
New Bremen fifth-grader gained national attention
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Jeff Pape on Monday awarded his first key to the village to New Bremen fifth-grader Lilly Wilker.
Pape presented the proclamatio
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities total budget for fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, has jumped $395,543 since 2014, board members learned on Monday.
Carry-out business owned by father, son lauded
ROCKFORD - A local woman involved in a variety of community and church programs and a business that has dedicated itself to offering positive service to the area were honored for their contributions to the community on Monday at Rockford's Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
COLDWATER - The Coldwater teen struck by a vehicle on Sunday is expected to make a full and speedy recovery.
Greg Homan this morning said his son, Mitchel, 16, had received positive results from a magnetic resonance imaging test at Dayton Children's Hospital.
Coldwater
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday appropriated $429,500 to purchase a new fire truck along with other smaller items.
The emergency ordinance was approved under suspension of rules and will increase this year's total appropriations to $7.48 million.
Unemployment in Mercer County dropped to 2.8 percent in September from 3.2 percent in August.
Mercer County continued to have the lowest unemployment rate in Ohio, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Elida scores six goals in first half to end St. Marys' season
ELIDA - When it rains, it pours.
St. Marys aptly found that out on Monday night.
Elida scored quickly and continued to pour on the goals - scor
Computer Points In Review
Another excellent high school football regular season for local teams comes to a conclusion this week. Historically, the postseason situation becomes
District 8 Volleyball Honors
New Bremen's Paige Jones and Diana Kramer and Coldwater's Nikki Etzler earned top honors as the District 8 Volleyball Coaches Association announced its all-district honors on Monday afternoon.
ST. MARYS - In a shop at the intersection of East Spring and South Spruce streets, two sisters have come together to make money off of what they love