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Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
Crews dig in for Livingston project
Work involves full reconstruction
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The East Livingston Street reconstruction project from Main Street to the railroad crossing just east of Fountain Avenue is underway.
"Long overdue. People will no longer be able to take their paint down Livingston Street to shake it," mayor Jeff Hazel quipped while updating city council members at Monday night's regular meeting. [More]
Council nixes signs in public rights-of-way
By Georgia Rindler
COLDWATER - Signs will be prohibited in public rights-of-way and on public property in the village.
Council members on Monday passed the ordinance after third reading. Signs include any card, banner, handbill, sign, poster, printing, writing, drawing, painting, decoration, pictorial representation, advertising, political sign, publicity or notice of any kind. [More]
Twinning
Smith twins lead Cardinals to win over Buccs
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Cardinals have been winning a lot this season.
They were twinning on Monday.
The Smith twins - Molly and Erin - played big roles for New Bremen in a 3-2 victory over Covington.
After Molly Smith pitched seven innings of two-hit softball, Erin made sure her sister got the win with a walk-off two-run double in New Bremen's final at-bat. [More]
Obituaries on April 9th, 2019
Dorothy Brussell
Dorothy M. Brussell, age 93, of Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Otterbein Senior Living in St. Marys. [More]
Mary Ruth Hoying
Mary Ruth (Homan) Hoying, age 89 of McCartyville, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Vickie Trisel
Vickie L.Trisel, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:16 a.m., Thursday after an eight-month battle with colon cancer. [More]
Marilyn Ferguson
Marilyn Jean Ferguson, age 61, of Celina, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, in the Emergency Department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Jackson Hogenkamp
Jackson Dane Hogenkamp, 16 year old son of Scott & Shelly (Sandor) Hogenkamp of [More]
Local pictures on April 9th, 2019
Subscriber stories on April 9th, 2019
Minster councilors authorize $1.5M note
MINSTER - Village council members passed under rule suspension a resolution authorizing issuing a 10-year, $1.5 million note to help finance capital improvements including Fifth Street assessments and a recent land purchase.
St. Marys
Council OKs raises for elected officials
ST. MARYS - Council members voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance to raise salaries for elected officials starting in 2020 with one council member saying he didn't agree with the size of some increases.
St. Henry girls varsity basketball coach resigns
ST. HENRY - Girls varsity basketball coach Wendi Moorman submitted her resignation to school board members on Monday.
She has been coaching for s
St. Henry
Voters to decide electric aggregation
ST. HENRY - Residents will be asked to consider joining an electrical aggregation group on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Council members on Monday passed an o
Trial in child-rape case is postponed
CELINA - The trial of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, man accused of raping a 6-year-old in 2017 has been postponed to allow the defense attorney time to file additional motions concerning evidence.
Sex offender arrested after failing to report residency
CELINA - An out-of-compliance sex offender living in Mercer County was arrested on Thursday and is being held on a probation violation, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release.
Coldwater police make drug arrest
COLDWATER - Coldwater police made an arrest after an ongoing narcotics investigation, council members learned Monday night.
Police Sgt. Kyle Dues at Monday's village council meeting issued a news release concerning the arrest.
Marion board hires two teachers
MARIA STEIN - School board members on Monday hired two new teachers for the 2019-2020 school year.
Erica Oldiges has been a teacher's assistant with the district for the past two years while working on her degree from Wright State University.
New Bremen
Council moves to prevent credit card abuse
NEW BREMEN - Village officials are considering legislation to improve credit card abuse prevention in government.
Council members on Monday heard f
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Doug Drexler
Managing editor
Editor's Note: New York Times columnist Paul Krugman wrote a column on March 18 describing the social and economic
Indians run-rule Riders
FORT RECOVERY - After having a three-game win streak snapped with two losses to Franklin Monroe on Saturday, Fort Recovery looked to rebound on Monday against a St. Marys team that picked up its first win last Thursday.
Area Roundup
Redskins win 3rd straight
Compiled by Colin Foster
and Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Henry baseball team won its third straight game on Monday, defeating St. Marys 3-2 at Wally Post Athletic Complex.
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