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Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Road Work Ahead
Resurfacing to begin Monday
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Crews from Shelly Co. of Findlay are expected to begin resurfacing North Main Street on Monday, a week earlier than anticipated, mayor Jeff Hazel said.
Hazel at Monday night's regular council meeting also announced that Dayton Power & Light will carry out necessary emergency maintenance at 12:01 a.m. May 30, which will result in a power outage for up to eight hours. [More]
7 new Mercer virus cases
No new cases in Auglaize Co.
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The number of positive coronavirus tests continues to rise in the area, as the Mercer County Health District on Monday reported seven new cases, raising the county's total to 86.
Auglaize County health officials reported no new cases on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on May 12th, 2020
Tyson Goubeau
Tyson Goubeau, 28, St. Marys, died on April 27, 2020.
Arrangements are pendin [More]
Local pictures on May 12th, 2020
Subscriber stories on May 12th, 2020
Sweeping 'virus' ordinance pulled from agenda
CELINA - City council members on Monday night pulled from the agenda an emergency ordinance granting city safety service director Tom Hitchcock extraordinary powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus forces village layoffs
NEW BREMEN - Three village employees have been laid off due to the financial blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Robert Parker announced at Monday's village council meeting that cost-cutting measures have forced the layoff of employees in the public works, water and office staff.
Penno appointed Coldwater fire chief
COLDWATER - David Penno was appointed fire chief at Monday's village council meeting.
Council members appointed Penno after a 17-minute executive session. He has been with the fire department since 2008 and an officer for the last five years. He will receive $2,000 per year for the position.
St. Henry pool, parks, other rec areas to stay closed
ST. HENRY - The village's pool, parks, shelter houses and other recreational areas will remain closed through at least June 15.
Village council members at Monday evening's meeting discussed how long to keep recreational areas under lockdown as part of the governor's "Stay Safe At Home" order.
Marion Local board looks toward next school year
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members looked to the future on Monday as the current year nears an end with school buildings closed and traditional graduation plans in doubt.
St. Henry district treasurer: State budget cuts won't affect school staff, services
ST. HENRY - School district officials have built a solid fiscal foundation and won't need to limit services or staff after state budget cuts, treasurer Jennifer Bruns said.
Spring Spotlight
Unfinished business
'Cats were seeking another MAC title, state berth
MINSTER - Last Tuesday would have been Senior Day at Four Seasons Park in Minster.
It would have been a celebration of eight seniors - a majority
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