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Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
St. Henry mayor plans to leave post
By Jesse Pollack
ST. HENRY - The village will soon have a new leader after council members at Monday night's meeting accepted mayor Jeff Mescher's resignation, effective Jan. 1.
"I have accepted a new position that requires my relocation outside of Ohio," Mescher said. "I will truly miss St. Henry, and I wish you all the best."
Council members expressed sadness at Mescher's announcement and wished him luck. [More]
Celina council sets drone limits
Flights permitted only for small devices
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The flight of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones will be largely banned in the city limits once legislation approved by city council members on Monday night goes into effect in 30 days.
The ordinance initially banned drones over city-owned property but on its final reading, councilman Jeff Larmore made a motion to amend the legislation to prohibit drone use anywhere in the city limits. [More]
Obituaries on November 10th, 2015
Judith Fortman
Judith Y. Fortman, 74, St. Marys, OH died Friday November 6, 2015 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Kathryn Rohrbach
Kathryn L. (Westerbeck) Rohrbach, age 84, formerly of New Bremen, OH died October 28, 2015 in Brentwood, CA, while staying at the home of her son Douglas. [More]
Kyle Wendel
Kyle D. Wendel, 35, of Celina, OH died Sunday November 8, 2015, after the power and strength of his illness overtook his life. [More]
Noah Weber
Noah I. Weber, 16, of Wapakoneta died at 1:39 p.m. Sunday November 8, 2015.
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Evelyn Bechdolt
Evelyn M. Bechdolt, 89, formerly of Celina, passed away at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, on November 7, 2015 at 10:35 pm. [More]
Norma Stammen
Norma J. Stammen, 88, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on November 9, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Leo Koesters
Leo H. Koesters, 79, Celina, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 9, 2015, at Celina M [More]
D'Meria Stover
D'Meria Jean Stover, 88, Celina, died on Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence.
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ACLU calls for elimination of daily fees charged at jails
Mercer, Auglaize counties say change wouldn't be major issue
COLUMBUS (AP) - Fees charged to inmates upon their arrival at state jails and then on a daily basis perpetuate cycles of debt and incarceration and should be eliminated, the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday.
Officials report small pertussis outbreak
CELINA - A small outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is being closely monitored in southwestern Mercer County.
Four confirmed case
Plans change for Coldwater properties
Village to advertise acreage for sale or lease it purchased in 2014
COLDWATER - Plans have changed for two properties over which village officials have control.
Council members at Monday's meeting voted unanimously after a 20-minute executive session to advertise for sale or lease 34.821 acres the village owns in Butler Township.
Veterans Day speaker to lead Celina ceremony
CELINA - Celina Postmaster Paul Joseph will be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day services Wednesday at Lake Shore Park.
Tom Risch, Mercer County Veterans Service officer, said the annual event will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the veterans monument. Risch will serve as master of ceremonies.
Council moves on income tax legislation to meet new law
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Businesses would see changes in the city's income tax law in 2016 but individuals wouldn't notice a difference until 2017 under an ordinance introduced at Monday's council meeting.
Employees' insurance premiums likely to rise
New Bremen Council
NEW BREMEN - Village insurance premiums will likely rise if the current plan is renewed on Dec. 1.
On Monday, Randee Henson of Stolly Insurance, Li
Celina council takes first step to allow income tax revenue spending for streets
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed first reading of an ordinance to amend the purpose and duration of a seven-year 0.5 percent income tax.
St. Henry Middle School plans Veterans Day program
ST. HENRY - Middle school principal Kyle Kunk enthusiastically discussed at Monday night's board of education meeting the upcoming Veterans Day recognition assembly.
Redskins looking for another title
2015 Division III State Volleyball Preview
Five seasons have passed since St. Henry last took to the floor of the Nutter Center for state volleyball competition.
For Tuscarawas Valley, it's been six seasons.
MAC starts out strong once again
Razz-Eye View
Another season, another blistering start to the football playoffs for the MAC teams.
Since the expansion to eight teams per region, the MAC is a combined 64-6 in opening round games. Take away intra-conference matchups and the record is an unbelievable 60-2.
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