Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
St. Marys, Celina reject Kasich's idea
By William Kincaid
St. Marys and Celina officials strongly oppose Gov. John Kasich's call for a centralized collection of municipal income taxes outlined in his proposed state budget.
Council members in both cities on Monday night acted on resolutions decrying the planned state takeover. [More]
Local man flexes his muscles with cars
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Before his feet could reach the pedals, Bruce Lockwood had a love affair with cars.
He has enjoyed tinkering with the machines since he was a child, he said. He also liked spending hours as an adolescent in the garage while his friends were out on the town. [More]
Obituaries on March 14th, 2017
Ronald F. Corrigan, 80, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Saint Marys Living Center. [More]
Robert L. Feltz, age 98, of St. Henry, died on Monday, March 13, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Phyllis M. Humbert, age 83, of Celina, passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2017 at Celina Manor. [More]
Ruth C. Koos, 99, Decatur, Indiana, died on March 9, 2017, at Adams Woodcrest. [More]
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Celina Charges will change in 2018
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel on Monday night assured Montgomery Field users that increased rental fees would not take effect until 2018, giving them time to prepare for the cost hike.
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday unanimously approved hiring Astro Pool, Mansfield, to handle the proposed pool construction project.
Marion Local schools
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools officials do not plan to have water lines extended from a planned new water tower in Chickasaw to their facilities, a project that would cost roughly $600,000.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday unanimously passed an emergency ordinance accepting a $54,433 bid to purchase a mobile column lift to help repair city vehicles.
NEW BREMEN - The village will have a new fiscal officer effective Sunday.
Diane Gast announced her retirement at Monday's council meeting. Gast started working for the village in 1980 as the municipal pool manager and has held her current position for 25 years.
Division III Boys Regional Preview
Marion Local earned its third trip to the regional tournament in four seasons.
Only the foes and venue - or venues - will change this season as the