Thursday, September 16th, 2021
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials plan to resurface nearly 10 miles of city streets in 2022 at an estimated cost of $2.95 million. If the plan is carried out in full, it would amount to nearly three times the miles of streets resurfaced this summer.
City councilors at their regular meeting this week gave first reading of a resolution authorizing city safety service director Tom Hitchcock to advertise, receive bids and enter into an agreement for the project. [More]
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A Celina man has been commended by the Celina Police Department for his help in stopping a suspect from escaping police on Wednesday.
Brian Moeller assisted patrolman A.J. Poppe early Wednesday morning when Skyler Lawrence, 26, Portland, Ind., resisted arrest and attempted to escape after an attempted traffic stop, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale. [More]
Obituaries on September 16th, 2021
Daniel Judson Lehman, age 50, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his residence. [More]
James "Jim" R. Beckett, 93, of St. Marys, OH died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday September 12, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
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NEW BREMEN -- Two students and one staff member at New Bremen Local Schools have tested positive for COVID-19 since school started on Aug. 18, superintendent Jason Schrader reported at Wednesday's school board meeting.
Majority of cases are younger people
CELINA - A total of 112 new cases of COVID-19 and one death have been reported in Mercer County during the past week, according to a Wednesday news release from the Mercer County Health District.
CELINA - Gregg and Ben Chesser received the Cooperator of the Year award at the All Ag drive-through meeting Tuesday evening at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
CELINA - City officials intend to use state and federal dollars, including the city's $1.09 million share of American Rescue Plan Act funds, in 2022 to help fund the reconstruction of Johnson Avenue and Fulton Street at an estimated cost of nearly $2.5 million.
The Celina Athletic Hall of Fame will induct four new members before Friday's football game with Elida. The members were elected a year ago, but COVID-19 restrictions prevented the ceremony from taking place during the basketball season.
After getting first win last week, Celina looks to start streak
Coming off a narrow win over Kenton, the Celina football team has some momentum for the first time this season. The chance to build on it comes in a matchup of Bulldogs as Western Buckeye League rival Elida comes to Celina Stadium on Friday.
Last week we noted two local teams who were effectively in must-win situations. Celina came through, earning a one-point win over Kenton. This does not get the Bulldogs into the top sixteen of their region but makes it more likely they can rise to that position.
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Booster Stadium
Last Season: Dylan Fleck rushed for two touchdowns as the Flyers picked up a 28-0 win at Memorial Field.
Players of the Week
Offense
David Homan, QB New Bremen
25 carries for 149 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 28-14 loss to Coldwater.