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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Celina businessman steps up to the plate with $25,000 donation
Montgomery gives money to replace bleachers at ball field
By William Kincaid
CELINA - William Montgomery, a stalwart patron of baseball in Celina, has stepped forward to donate more than $25,000 to replace the aging bleachers at Montgomery Field.
Also, the nonprofit Celina Baseball Association is edging closer to meeting its fundraising goal to get the field into shape for the upcoming season. [More]
Suspect charged after police chase
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Jason D. Amspaugh, 31, Union City, was arrested on Sunday on charges of assault on a police officer, a first-degree felony, and fleeing, a third-degree felony, after a police chase in which he reportedly tried to run over a sheriff's detective. [More]
Coming up big
Celina holds off LCC for second win
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - After facing two state-ranked girls' basketball teams over the previous four days, Celina was looking for a turnaround in its third game in five days against Lima Central Catholic.
Bulldogs coach Brandon Steinke admitted it was not the prettiest game, but it was a victory as the Bulldogs held off the Thunderbirds over the final two minutes to take a 39-34 win at the Fieldhouse on Monday night. [More]
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City moves ahead with park project
Council OKs purchase of materials for amphitheater
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed first reading of legislation to accept a $200,000 private donation for a splash pad and to award a contract to have it built in the Bryson Park District along Lake Shore Drive.
New Bremen police move into new building
NEW BREMEN - Police department personnel have completed their move into the new police/emergency medical services building, and squad members are expected to move in the next several weeks, village council members learned at Monday's meeting.
Coldwater council agrees to comply with tax law
COLDWATER - Despite opposition in many other municipalities, village officials agreed to comply with a proposed state mandate that would have state officials collect local taxes.
St. Marys to use grant for roadways
Parts of Columbia, North Vine and Oil streets will be resurfaced
ST. MARYS - City officials have learned they will be awarded a $74,000 Small Cities Community Grant, which will be used to resurface three streets this year.
St. Henry's new pool half done, official says
ST. HENRY - Construction of the community pool at North Park has reached the halfway point.
Village administrator Ron Gelhaus told council members
Cheryl Ann board elects officers, reorganizes
CELINA - The Mercer County Developmental Disability Board of Cheryl Ann elected officers at the January reorganization meeting.
The 2018 board pres
Celina woman nets drug charge
ST. MARYS - A Celina woman was arrested on a drug charge on Saturday.
Alyssa R. Ridder, 23, has been charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.
Mercer County joblessness still lowest in the state
December's unemployment in Mercer County increased slightly but remained the lowest of any county in Ohio, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
Flyers rally to beat Redskins in overtime
WAPAKONETA - Marion Local coach Kurt Goettemoeller wants to see his team go from a level of good to great.
Monday's come-from-behind, overtime victory over Wapakoneta might be a step in the right direction.
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