MINSTER - A busy construction season is on tap in Minster as several big-ticket projects have been included in this year's $41.9 million appropriations ordinance approved by councilors Tuesday night.

ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed a resolution to award a combined $473,900 for several contracts for the village's water tower rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.

CELINA - County officials are seeking additional safety measures from the Ohio Department of Transportation at State Route 118 and Frahm Pike after a recent fatal two-vehicle crash at the intersection. [More]

CELINA - People will soon be able to drink alcohol outdoors in a designated outdoor refreshment area in Celina after the city's proposal was approved by the state department of commerce.

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners on Tuesday signed a resolution recognizing Congenital Heart Disease Awareness week from Feb. 7-Feb. 14.

MARIA STEIN - Defensive might have been an understatement in describing Tuesday's Fort Loramie-Marion Local girls basketball contest.

"Ten-to-ten at halftime. You can't get any more defensive than that," said Marion Local coach Beth Streib.

CELINA - Celina's defense was good enough to keep it in the game for 3 1/2 quarters, but then Fort Recovery stepped up and the Bulldogs' offense stalled out. [More]

Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry

St. Marys locked up the Western Buckeye League regular season wrestling title with a 57-21 win over Bath on Tuesday night in Bath Township.