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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
St. Marys getting a Tractor Supply Store
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - Tractor Supply Company will be coming to St. Marys in the near future, bringing 20 to 30 jobs.
Safety service director Tom Hitchcock made the announcement at Monday's city council meeting.
TSC will take over the former Chief's grocery store in the St. Marys Square shopping center on Indiana Avenue. The outdoor portion of the supply store will occupy the building just to the north, said Todd Fleagle, manager of industrial and community development. [More]
Celina woman jailed after traffic incident
By Margie Wuebker
COLDWATER - A 45-year-old Celina woman faces multiple charges after she nearly struck a police officer involved in a traffic stop early Sunday morning.
Jodi L. Brandon, 603 Devonshire Drive, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence and resisting arrest. She pleaded not guilty during a Monday afternoon appearance in Celina Municipal Court and was released from jail on bond pending an Aug. 23 pretrial hearing. [More]
Local men sentenced for robbery charges
By Margie Wuebker
Two area men implicated in armed robberies at area businesses received prison sentences during recent appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
• Jonathan R. Dooley, 21, formerly of 9219 Township Line Road, Rockford, was sentenced July 13 to four years in prison in connection with an August 2008 incident at the Marathon station along North Main Street in Celina. [More]
Officials seek funds to start network
Grand Lake Watershed
By Nancy Allen
Local ag officials are hoping to find funds to start an On Farm Network for farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed.
The goal of the data-driven network likely would be to help farmers identify practices that improve profitability and reduce nutrient runoff, said John Kaiser, a state resource management specialist working with watershed farmers. [More]
Obituaries on July 26th, 2011
Irma Taylor
Irma E. Taylor, 89, St. Marys, died at 1:25 p.m. July 23, 2011, at her residence. [More]
Sandra Hurt
Sandra "Sandy" Hurt, 65, Coldwater, died at 9:11 a.m. July 23, 2011, at Mercer Health. [More]
Timothy Baucher
Timothy Nathan Baucher, 57, Millersburg, Ind., died at 10:51 p.m. July 23, 2011, at his residence. [More]
Helen Buchanan
Helen P. Buchanan, 69, Willshire, died at 5:39 a.m. July 25, 2011, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 26th, 2011
Mayor agrees to pay part of insurance
Celina
CELINA - Mayor Sharon LaRue will pay a contribution for her health insurance in August, something she hasn't had to do since taking office in 2004.
LaRue said she will pay following the recommendation of the law director.
High gas prices driving car buying decisions
Fuel efficient, lower cost rides now more popular
Rising gas prices have many consumers re-evaluating their priorities when purchasing a new vehicle, local car dealers say.
"People are more looking for fuel-efficient and lower-cost cars," said sales consultant Craig Zimmerman of Kerns' car dealership in Celina.
Parents challenge bus route cuts
Parkway schools
ROCKFORD - Parents are concerned for their children's safety after Parkway school board members recently eliminated three bus routes.
In response t
Coldwater police chief happy with shipped cars
COLDWATER - Village council on Monday inspected two vehicles that police chief Randy Waltmire acquired for his department at no cost, other than shipping.
Residents appreciate extra time
Homeowners given until next year to install new sidewalks
ST. HENRY - Village council on Monday gave second reading to a resolution requiring construction of sidewalks in the Balcony Drive cul-de-sac.
The
School lunch prices to increase
ST. HENRY - School cafeteria meals will cost 10 cents more when students return to classes this fall.
Board members Monday night approved the incre
Judge delays murder trial
VAN WERT - A judge on Monday delayed the trial of a Van Wert man accused of murdering his 84-year-old grandmother last fall.
The new trial date for Shawn M. Jones, 36, is Oct. 17 - more than one year after he allegedly strangled Edna LaRue in her home in Van Wert.
Unemployment rate tied for lowest in state
Mercer County tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the state for the third consecutive month, according to figures released today by the Ohio Job and Family Services.
Monarchs sweep a pair from Mariners
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Solid performances by Grand Lake's pitchers went for naught as Lake Erie swept a doubleheader from the Mariners, 2-0 and 3-1, at Ned Skeldon Stadium in Maumee on Monday night.
Bowling Green up next for Minster's ACME team
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Mason Mayberry threw a complete-game five-hitter as Bowling Green advanced to the winner's bracket title game with a 4-0 shutout of Greenville GTI in the 2011 state ACME tournament at Montgomery Field on Monday night.
Dolphins easily win swim crown
The Celina Dolphins cruised to a convincing Tri County Swimming "A" Championships held Saturday at Coldwater's Community Pool.
The Dolphins scored
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