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Friday, May 21st, 2021
Health advisory remains in place on lake
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Beaches around Grand Lake remain under an elevated recreational public health advisory, despite the Ohio Department of Health on Thursday incorrectly sending out notifications that the advisories had been lifted.
Around 8:27 a.m. Thursday, the state's department of health sent out email notifications that the advisories at Windy Point, Main West and the state park campground had been removed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. [More]
Starting strong
First inning helps St. Marys defeat Bath
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - After not getting a run in a 1-0, eight-inning loss to Bath in the regular season, St. Marys wasn't taking any chances in the rematch.
The Roughriders scored three in the top of the first inning and pitcher Karsyn McGlothen and the defense picked each other up in beating the Wildkittens 4-3 in the Division II district softball semifinal on Thursday on the campus of the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima. [More]
Obituaries on May 21st, 2021
Dorothy Egan
Dorothy R. Egan, 92, formerly of New Knoxville, OH has left this earthly life for eternal heaven on May 17, 2021. [More]
Joan Simon
Joan F. Simon, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Celina Manor. [More]
Bessie McKee
Bessie E. McKee, 70, of St. Marys Twp. died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday May 19, 2021 at her residence. [More]
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Vaccinations up among younger Ohioans
Clinics set in Celina starting next week
Vaccination rates among Ohioans age 16 and older have increased by more than 28% since Gov. Mike DeWine on May 13 announced the state's COVID-19 vaccine lottery, which will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships, according to state officials.
Mercer gets $4M in virus relief
Feds attach strict spending restrictions
CELINA - Mercer County's government has received $3.9 million, its first installment of American Rescue Plan Act funds. A second allocation of the same amount will arrive a year later, together providing nearly $8 million.
Work begins on $1.5M residential street resurfacing
CELINA - The Shelly Co. this week began work on the city's $1.5 million 2021 residential street program that will result in the resurfacing of nearly 3 miles of banged-up streets.
Board approves raises for teachers, staff
The New Bremen school board during its Wednesday meeting approved a two-year contract with the New Bremen Education Association, administrators and classified staff which runs through the 2023 school year.
Uhlenhake lifts Redskins to DIV district semifinals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ryan Uhlenhake struck out 15 Lima Central Catholic batters and fired a one-hitter as St. Henry advanced to the Division IV district baseball semifinals with a 4-0 win over the Thunderbirds in Lima on Thursday.
Celina boys compete at Findlay district
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Division III Track and Field District Meet began on Thursday at Charles D. Moeller Track at Spencerville High School.
Late burst gets Cardinals past St. John's
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen baseball team won 10 more games than Delphos St. John's this season, but for five innings on Friday, they were about even
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