Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Local businessman raises concerns about proposal
By Kathy Thompson
ST. HENRY - Village council members are moving forward with plans to limit drone flights despite a businessman's concerns.
Council members on Monday approved first reading of an ordinance requiring anyone wanting to fly a drone or an unmanned aircraft up to 400 feet high within village limits to get an annual permit from the village administrator. [More]
By David Giesige
NEW BREMEN - Village officials will no longer require residents to attach their federal tax forms when they file their village taxes.
Councilman John Schwartz raised concerns about the rule at Monday's village council meeting.
"I don't think this sort of thing should be mandatory, I only see it bogging down the system with unnecessary information," Schwartz said. [More]
Obituaries on October 28th, 2014
Norbert V. Schlater, 86, Versailles, passed away at 5:48 a.m. Oct. 26, 2014, at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles. [More]
Virginia May Zimmerman, 83, Portland, Ind., passed away Oct. 26, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Carolyn Ann Young, 78, Celina, died at 9:56 a.m. Oct. 27, 2014, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Local pictures on October 28th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 28th, 2014
CELINA - Former city treasurer Rick Mosier urged residents to vote against a repeal-and-replace income tax levy this general election because of ballot language he says gives the city unrestricted use of the funds.
ST. MARYS - Public service and safety director Gregory Foxhoven reassured a Columbia Street homeowner that new property owners are not building a parking lot on a neighboring parcel.
CELINA - Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of firing at least seven shots at a Brandon Avenue house early Sunday morning.
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CELINA - Mercer County Republican Central Commitee members on Monday night unanimously recommended that Toni Slusser fill a vacancy on the Mercer County Board of Elections.
COLDWATER - Village officials are considering a public nuisance ordinance after a resident appeared before council a second time to express concerns about a neighboring property.
Computer Points Breakdown
The high school football regular season wraps up this week, which historically means most of the postseason invitations have been locked up and the f
Coming to the end of October and into the start of November is one of the busier times for a sports writer, especially because of the success of area teams.