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Find Date:
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Area baby's death listed as homicide
By Margie Wuebker
A St. Henry infant died July 8 of blunt force trauma to the head, according to a death certificate received by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Trevor James Stammen, 6-month-old son of Brian and Angela Krieg Stammen, 2066 Fleetfoot Road, was pronounced dead at 6:04 p.m. at Children's Medical Center in Dayton. The death certificate, signed by Kent Edward Harshbarger of the Montgomery County Coroner's Office in Dayton, lists the manner of death as homicide. [More]
Teacher pact extended as talks continue
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - More than 120 people packed a large group meeting room at Minster Middle School on Monday night to voice support for local teachers involved in ongoing contract negotiations and to learn firsthand what effect a highly-publicized federal audit with anticipated findings plays in the bargaining process. [More]
Hellwarth goal, great defense carry Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
Celina girls soccer coach Calvin Freeman said it best when he said "Somebody that didn't come to tonight's game missed a nice, hard-fought ballgame" on Monday evening.
Cayla Hellwarth got the lone goal of the match with 8:20 left in the first half and the Celina defense made it stand up in winning the battle of Bulldogs over Elida 1-0 in Western Buckeye League action at the Soccer Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on September 23rd, 2008
Rev. David Heinl
The Rev. David Heinl, 77, died at 4:40 a.m. Sept. 22, 2008, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, where he had resided several years. [More]
Mary Schoeppner
Former Coldwater resident Mary S. Schoeppner, 97, of Kings Park, N.Y., died in Kings Park on Sept. 21, 2008. [More]
Alfrieda Siegrist
Alfrieda Siegrist, 88, of Cassella, died at 3:05 a.m. Sept. 23, 2008, at her da [More]
Owen Weaver
Owen E. Weaver, 94, 1100 Myers Road, Celina, died at 11:28 p.m. Sept. 21, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Raymond Whetsel
Raymond "L.J." Whetsel, 12, 204 W. Walnut St., Mendon, died Sept. 21, 2008, at his residence. Death was due to an apparent suicide. [More]
Local pictures on September 23rd, 2008
Subscriber stories on September 23rd, 2008
Sewage rate to rise 65%
Celina City waste water rates will increase almost 65 percent in the next five years, as city council members approved the spike on Monday night.
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Harnessing the sun to bake classroom snack
FORT RECOVERY - How long does it take to heat the center of a Pop-Tart using only the power of the sun?
For seventh-grade students in Crystal Guggenbiller's science class, hopefully less than 45 minutes, the time of one class period.
Village gets a deal on sewer project
St. Henry village councilors were happy to award a contract for a sewer project at nearly half the cost originally estimated for the work.
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Council passes leash ordinance
Anyone walking a dog in public must keep it on a leash
ST. MARYS - If you're walking your dog in a public place, keep it on a leash because that's the new law.
Council members passed third reading Mond
Ordinance on leasing motorcycle to police dept. passes second reading
ST. MARYS - Council passed second reading on leasing a motorcycle for the police department but not without a lot of discussion, audience participation and a question about the lack of competitive bids.
6 fire departments battle barn fire for 12 hours
Six departments spent 12 hours Saturday battling a barn fire which Burkettsville Fire Chief Doug Siefring describes as one of the largest structure fires in his jurisdiction in many years.
Council OKs application for $900,000 in state funds
COLDWATER - A resolution that authorizes Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Issue I funds was given formal approval at Monday's council meeting.
Redskins finish 20-1 in regular season
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry completed its regular season in girls golf with an outstanding 20-1 record, winning a quad match featuring Coldwater, New Bremen and Ansonia on Monday at The Elks.
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