Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members Monday night passed first reading of a pair of ordinances authorizing the installation of traffic lights at two intersections.
The ordinance for a traffic signal at the intersection of Havemann Road and the access road between Walmart and Menards easily moved on to second reading with a 6-1 vote. The no vote was from councilor Eric Clausen. [More]
By Jesse Pollack
CELINA - Work is progressing on the $2.1 million treatment train at Coldwater Creek.
Mercer County Community Development Director Jared Ebbing during a Lake Facilities Authority meeting Tuesday said the rock berm at the site is already 25 percent complete. [More]
Obituaries on November 25th, 2015
AnnaLee Braun, 73, Celina, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 5:26 pm. [More]
Nancy M. "Rosie" Desch, age 81, of Englewood, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Cypress Point Health Campus Englewood, Ohio. [More]
Patricia L. Pottkotter, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her home. [More]
Rose Ann Bednarcik, 79, of Dover, Delaware passed away in her home on Sunday, November 22, 2015. [More]
Local pictures on November 25th, 2015
Subscriber stories on November 25th, 2015
ST. MARYS - Discussions are ongoing among area officials about possibly establishing a halfway house in the city for offenders.
The idea is in the preliminary stages and no action has yet been taken, those involved told the newspaper this week.
Dispute centers around rocks used in project
CELINA - A local businessman on Tuesday accused county officials of hiring low-bidding contractors who do not meet material standards.
But two officials involved in the county's bidding processes say projects are always closely monitored to ensure standards and specifications are met.
ST. HENRY - Village council members Monday night heard first reading of an ordinance giving village officials and employees pay raises for 2016.
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CELINA - For the second time in a week the city experienced a power outage Tuesday afternoon for about 25 minutes.
And again a squirrel was the culprit, according to Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel. The rodent struck a 69-kilovolt power line on the east side of town.
Authorities are warning area residents about new telephone scams claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS.
Auglaize County Sher
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local coach Beth Streib's message to Chloe Bertke: Shoot the ball.
Bertke shot it and shot it well, scoring a game-high 21 points and leading the Flyers past Waynesfield-Goshen 56-36 on Tuesday night at the Hangar.
Razz-Eye View
Like so many others, I will spend my Thanksgiving visiting with my family and eating way too much turkey and stuffing.
Oh, and watching football as well.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater outscored Spencerville 18-4 in the third quarter to break a halftime tie and improve to 2-1 on the season with a 48-34 win in non-conference action at Spencerville on Tuesday.
COLUMBUS - John Mayer entered Nationwide Arena earlier this month faced with a Herculean task: to serve as a credible stand-in for one of the most iconic guitarists of all time and gain acceptance among members of the dauntingly devoted musical cult known as the Deadheads.