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Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Making a safer lake
Volunteer coast guard looking for new memberts
By William Kincaid
GRAND LAKE - Whether pulling distressed boats to shore, securing safety perimeters or inspecting vessels, a local crew of civilian volunteers is making the waters of Grand Lake safer to roam.
"And the value of that is we take the pressure off the watercraft officers, the ODNR and (law enforcement) ... so that they can do their jobs," Larry Baker, commander of The Grand Lake St. Marys flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, said. [More]
Celina captures WBL title
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Any concerns Calvin Freeman might have had that his team would come out flat on Monday against Kenton quickly dissipated.
The Bulldogs scored nine goals in 21 minutes and clinched the Western Buckeye League girls soccer title with an 11-0 win over the Wildcats in a rescheduled match at the Soccer Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 9th, 2012
Leah Wendel
Leah M. Wendel, 83, formerly of Chattanooga, died at 1:07 p.m. Oct. 6, 2012, at The Chalet Village, Berne, Ind. [More]
Judith Steinbrunner
Judith F. Steinbrunner, 66, Fort Recovery, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robert Carson
Robert J. Carson, 71, St. Marys, died at 9:13 p.m. Oct. 7, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Edna Hullinger
Edna M. Hullinger, 83, St. Marys, died at 7:55 a.m. Oct. 8, 2012, at her home. [More]
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Council may change rules on downtown fences
Iron railing on Celina's Main Street violates city ordinance
CELINA - City council members may draft a new policy that would allow downtown proprietors to erect fences in front of their businesses.
Council members met as a committee of a whole before the regular meeting on Monday night to discuss the public right-of-way of sidewalks.
Officials eye new building for fire, police
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - City officials will look into the feasibility of constructing a 70-by-100-foot steel building on Indiana Avenue for additional space for the police and fire departments.
St. Marys hires new city director
ST. MARYS - Council members on Monday hired a Michigan man as safety service director.
Eric J. Ostling, Chesterfield, Mich., is a licensed professional engineer and will begin the job as assistant safety service director on Monday.
Third-graders must score high or get left behind
MARIA STEIN - Superintendent Mike Pohlman talked to board members about the third-grade guarantee at Monday night's board of education meeting.
Beg
Not guilty plea entered to indecency
A Rockford man facing 31 counts of public indecency did not appear in Celina Municipal Court as scheduled Monday afternoon.
Attorney Thomas Luth filed a written plea of not guilty on behalf of Terry M. Shaffer, 51, 408 S. Franklin St., within hours of the initial appearance.
New sports center nearing approval
Celina construction
CELINA - Steps were taken Monday night toward the development of a new indoor sports facility in Celina.
City council members unanimously approved
Another officer sought for public safety
ST. HENRY - Village council members Monday night discussed the need for an additional full-time police officer.
"Our police force today consists of
#1 Marion Local knocks off Anna
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local celebrated its rise to the top spot in the Division IV volleyball coaches' state poll with a four-game win over Anna in nonconference action on Monday in Shelby County.
Coldwater's Koesters excited to play at state
A year after a disappointing round of golf ended her season abruptly at the district tournament, Kelsey Koesters will get the opportunity to compete at state.
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