ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Monday elected to transfer $1 million into a special account for an athletic building project.

They also accepted the resignation of head football coach Joel Henkle effective immediately.

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members on Monday night accepted the retirement of elementary school principal Nick Wilker.

The board also approved an adjustment of the pay scale for several non-teaching positions by 6% to bring wages in line with other area schools.

After 29 years with St. Henry Schools, superintendent Julie Garke will retire at the end of July.

School board members on Monday night approved Garke's resignation. Garke has been in an administrative role since 2001. She gave her compliments to administrators, teachers and the community. [More]

CELINA - Santa Claus loves milk and cookies and according to some of his elves, an offering of decorated gingerbread men is a sure-fire way to land on the big guy's nice list. [More]

NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard second reading of an ordinance to award PAB Construction Co., Coldwater, a $358,400 bid to replace the curbs and gutters on State Route 274.

COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday gave second reading of an ordinance that would effectively give a 6% raise to most staff.

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COLDWATER - As the temperature chilled outside the Palace on Monday night, Coldwater's shooting kept everyone warm and toasty inside.

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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local pulled away in the second half to extend its winning streak to six straight in a 52-36 win over Wapakoneta in Saturday afternoon girls basketball action.