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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Yellow colossus rules fair
Humongous duck stands SIX STORIES!
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Mama, the world's largest rubber duck, is used to making a splash, but for the first time, she's here in Celina, right by Grand Lake, which may be too small for even her.
Duck owner Craig Samborski of Minnesota has been taking her all over the country, but for today and Wednesday, she'll be stationed inside the Mercer County Fairgrounds, bright, beaming and yellow. [More]
Still plenty of good fishing
By Matt Tuttle
  Good day everyone. Hope all is well with you.
We have been very lucky this year with the weather. Yes, it has been hot, but there have been a lot of days that are perfect getting together and enjoying our lake.
There is something for everyone going on and around the lake. Some places have bands and food, others have activities for every age group. [More]
Local pictures on August 13th, 2024
Subscriber stories on August 13th, 2024
St. Marys takes first step against dispensaries
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis dispensaries and cultivators in St. Marys indefinitely.
City OKs schools' SRO deal for 4 years
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night agreed to extend a partnership with Celina City Schools, authorizing a police officer to work as a school resource officer (SRO) for the next four school years.
St. Henry school officials honored for service
ST. HENRY- Three school officials were recognized for their long-standing dedication to the district at Monday's regular school board meeting.
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Councilors approve annexation agreement
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday passed final reading of an ordinance officially authorizing an annexation agreement between the village, Mark and Renae Gels and Granville Township.
Board members prepare for school starting
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members acted on several issues Monday night in preparation for the start of the new school year next week.
Officials commend members on Community Picnic
COLDWATER - Village officials on Monday night praised committee members and volunteers for pulling off a successful Community Picnic Aug. 1-4.
Police chief Kevin Wynk said the amount of time and work that is put into the event is amazing.
Business owners set to open greenhouse near laundromat
NEW BREMEN - The owners of a laundromat/car wash operation will now branch out into tropical plants.
Himchor He and Jacob Bergman plan to build a greenhouse next to the Wash Haus. When they purchased the businesses, it came with a vacant concrete slab, which they now will put to use.
Taking to the tees
Local teams face off on area golf courses
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Mercer County Elks was busy with golf action as boys and girls teams from the Midwest Athletic Conference faced off in several matches throughout Monday.
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