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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Kiss your ash goodbye
Emerald ash borer jeopardizing area trees
By Shelley Grieshop
Officials estimate that hundreds of local ash trees are infected and dying from a small bug that's invaded the U.S.
The destructive emerald ash borer (EAB) has established itself in several local communities including Coldwater, where the dark, metallic green insects have chewed into a dozen or so trees in the town's sprawling, 40-acre park. [More]
New Bremen youths get hooked on fishing
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Callie Wells pondered the door prizes at the eighth annual New Bremen Parks Fishing Derby before plucking a box of neon-colored worms.
"I haven't caught anything yet but maybe these worms will draw some attention," she said.
The worms apparently made a difference; Wells caught three fish and earned third place Tuesday night in the 7-10 age group. [More]
Couple believes in 'giving while living'
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Rockford natives Paul and Dorothy Schumm Shaffer have dedicated their lives to giving back, surpassing $1 million in charitable donations.
The Shaffers, who celebrated their 60th anniversary in June, believe giving should be a part of life. [More]
Obituaries on July 27th, 2011
Hazel Moeller
Hazel M. Moeller, 98, St. Marys, died at 9:20 p.m. July 25, 2011, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Maxine Head
Maxine E. Head, 92, Celina, died at 3:57 p.m. July 22, 2011, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Local pictures on July 27th, 2011
Subscriber stories on July 27th, 2011
Polls to stay at three schools
Only one of four polling locations at local schools in Mercer County will be moved for the November general election despite pleas by superintendents who don't want to host the voters.
Bids sought for construction of new restroom
CELINA - A new restroom will be constructed at Celina's Eastview Park to replace the one destroyed during a tornado in April.
Council members this week unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the safety service director to advertise and accept bids for the project.
Water advisory remains in effect
NEW BREMEN - A water advisory for the village remains in effect as officials continue to take steps to avoid depletion of wells in the wake of hot, dry weather.
Grant funds go toward cleaning lake
GRAND LAKE - Officials this week accepted a $100,000 grant to enhance efforts to clean Grand Lake.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the rural rehabilitation grant from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to fund an alum application at Prairie Creek on the south side of the lake.
Man jailed for running meth lab
A 41-year-old Celina man remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility after authorities found an active methamphetamine lab at the home he shared with two other people.
Workers seed ground around sewer project
MARIA STEIN - Construction workers continue to level and seed ground as the sanitary sewer project winds down, according to reports presented during the July meeting of the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO).
More people choosing cremation
Cemetery offers structure for urns
A trend is emerging of increasing cremations in this area.
"It used to be almost taboo, but it is more accepted now," funeral director Mary Jo Hellwarth said.
Store offers medical supplies
Therapies, delivery service available
CELINA - A new location to buy and lease in-home medical equipment and supplies has opened in Celina. Therapy and 24-hour on-call services also are available.
Losing streak for Mariners hits six
CELINA - Just over a week ago the Grand Lake Mariners felt they were contenders for one of the six Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League postseason berths.
Tourney run continues for Greenville, Vandalia
State ACME Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Greenville GTI and Vandalia remain alive in the running for a state ACME title after winning elimination games on Tuesday night at Montgomery Field in Celina.
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