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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Celina pledges to tackle finances
Might consider a business manager
By William Kincaid
CELINA - School board members have initiated a restructuring process that will result in some staffing cuts and internal audits in an effort to curb expenses and ward off deficit spending.
Board members at this week's regular meeting moved to eliminate the curriculum director position held by Vaughn Ray effective Aug. 1. [More]
Comin' to OUR City
Big & Rich to play 2025 Mercer County Fair
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Big & Rich, the powerhouse Nashville duo behind party-starting megahits "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" and "Comin' to Your City," will bring their high-octane, humor-laced brand of country music to the 2025 Mercer County Fair.
Joined by their longtime musical associate Cowboy Troy, Big & Rich, who dominated country airwaves in the 2000s, are slated to take the grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Also on the bill is special guest Saw Crush. [More]
Obituaries on November 20th, 2024
Dan Nuding
Dan Earl Nuding age 70, of Mendon, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Duane Starr
Duane Lee Starr, 78, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior at hi [More]
Laurence Michael Jr.
Laurence E. "Butch" Michael Jr., age 80, of rural Rockford, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his residence. [More]
Ralph Beckstedt
Ralph W. Beckstedt, age 99, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the Miller House in Celina, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Marjorie Lehman
Marjorie L. Lehman, age 100 of Celina, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
A. Carol Schroeder
A. Carol Schroeder, 90, of St. Marys, OH died 1:56 p.m. Sunday November 17, 2024 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
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Coldwater Schools forecast: Raining red ink
COLDWATER - Just two weeks after Coldwater Exempted Village Schools' latest attempt at an income tax levy narrowly failed, school officials on Tuesday night learned the specter of deficit spending is looming on the horizon.
Minster votes YES to create village DORA
MINSTER - Although the measure won't go into effect until next year, Minster village councilors approved an ordinance Tuesday night to create a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in the village.
Company awarded $1M for facility
FORT RECOVERY - A Fort Recovery manufacturer was awarded nearly $1 million in state financing this week for the construction of a new facility.
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Rockford councilors discuss crosswalk request
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday night discussed a potential crosswalk on U.S. Route 33 that would link the east side of the village to Parkway Local Schools.
Mercer regains top job spot
Mercer County is back in the No. 1 spot for lowest unemployment in the state, tying with Geauga and Medina counties for October.
Ohio's unemployment rate fell slightly in October to 4.3% from 4.5% in September, with area counties also seeing decreases in joblessness in October.
Alumni Notes
Bertke named Setter of the Year again
St. Thomas University ran the table during the regular season in volleyball, and now the Bobcats look to finish the job in the NAIA tournament,
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Celina bowlers win WBL opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened Western Buckeye League bowling competition with a sweep of Defiance in a battle of Bulldogs on Tuesday at Plaza Lanes.
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