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Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Celina driver killed
By Margie Wuebker
A local businessman died Tuesday when his car drifted left of center and struck a semitrailer while he was going home to pick up supplies.
The accident occurred at 2:07 p.m. along state Route 29 west of Celina, just west of Fleetfoot Road.
Matthias "Matt" J. Pearson, 50, of Celina, the owner of Matt's Soft Water Service, was pronounced dead at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He is the ninth traffic fatality in the county since Jan. 23. [More]
Coldwater hires Clyde teacher as principal
By Betty Lawrence
COLDWATER - Charles Tackett of Bellevue is the new principal at Coldwater high school.
Tackett, 41, said he is excited to take on the position and intends to bring a positive energy to the district. He was chosen unanimously by school board members among 32 candidates; only two were interviewed. [More]
Cavs outlast Wildcats in 15-inning classic
By Mark Ruschau
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Cavaliers received a game-winning hit from Matt Selhorst with two outs in the 15th inning to defeat the Minster Wildcats 2-1 in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Tuesday at Veterans Field.
Coldwater improves to 3-2 in conference play and 13-6 overall. Minster falls to 3-2 and 16-4. [More]
Obituaries on April 25th, 2012
Jeffrey Becker
Jeffrey Scott Becker, 43, Providence Village, Texas, died April 23, 2012, at his home following a heart attack. [More]
Douglas Eshelman
Douglas S. "Esh" Eshelman, 51, died at 9:54 a.m. April 24, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Robert Allison
Robert Leslie Allison, 84, Urbana, died April 24, 2012, in Essex of Springfield [More]
Laura Franck
Former Celina resident Laura Leona Franck, 94, died April 24, 2012, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Local pictures on April 25th, 2012
Subscriber stories on April 25th, 2012
District pitches new proposal
Building new elementary, middle school has $46.2 million price tag
CELINA - School officials on Tuesday asked audience members if they would be in favor of building a new middle school and a new elementary building.
County engineer questions land preservation deal
MONTEZUMA - A concern over future road funding was raised Tuesday by the county engineer at a public hearing for the proposed preservation of Franklin Township farmland.
Lake Campus student makes heartfelt request
Transplant recipient registers donors
CELINA - Wright State University-Lake Campus sophomore Rachel Doseck is alive today because of an organ donor.
The 20-year-old Botkins woman studying communications received a heart transplant when she was a child after a virus had attacked and damaged her heart.
Celina contractor nets work in Mendon
MENDON - A Celina company was awarded a $68,300 contract to work on a revitalization project in the village.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday chose Miami & Erie Contractors for the job after the company submitted the lowest of three bids.
Landowners sue state
Plaintiffs claim state-managed West Bank spillway adds to flooding
GRAND LAKE - Seven more landowners are suing the state over flooding to their farmland they say has been worsened by the state-managed West Bank spillway on Grand Lake.
Democratic speaker shares personal views
CELINA - Democracy in Ohio is suffering from the legislative activity and actions of extremists in Columbus, Ohio, Education Association Executive Director and We Are Ohio chairman Larry Wicks said.
Landscape improvements near the Miami and Erie Canal on agenda
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Village officials will be meeting next week to determine how to improve the landscape near the Miami and Erie Canal.
The area extends north of Amsterdam Road to Dollar General and south to Springcreek Concrete. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. May 2 at the site near Pizza Hut.
New shop offers trendy clothes
CELINA - A new clothing store geared to middle school students through young adults has opened in downtown Celina.
Pit Stop Fashions, 125 S. Main St., is owned by Lynette Pitroipa, who manages the store, and her husband Bartlemie.
Fitness/recreation center for seniors opens
ST. MARYS - A new fitness center-library opened this week to Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices residents and older YMCA members.
The new Life Enri
Bulldogs tied for WBL lead with Wildkittens
CELINA - With the tournament draw coming up this Sunday, Celina's softball team has begun to peak.
The Bulldogs scored in every inning and Katie Ke
Celina track dominates quadrangular
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina track teams earned wins over Western Buckeye League rivals Shawnee and St. Marys as well as Grand Lake Christian on Tuesday.
Lakers up for division title with two games left
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus' baseball team inched closer to an Ohio Regional College Conference West Division title after defeating Ohio State University-Lima 10-8 on Tuesday in Lima.
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