ST. MARYS - A city business owner called proposed changes to the central business district's parking ordinances short-sighted during Monday's regular council meeting.
Councilors also heard first reading of an ordinance to repay $2.1 million in debt and roll over the remaining balance of roughly $1.53 million into a one-year note. [More]
CELINA - Two half courts are expected to be installed this year to the east of a full-length basketball court that went in last summer near Elm Grove Street in the Bryson Park District abutting Grand Lake.
City council members at Monday night's regular meeting passed an ordinance authorizing safety service director Tom Hitchcock to advertise and receive bids and enter into an agreement for the two half courts. [More]
Permanent jewelry makes a lasting fashion statement
CELINA - Permanent jewelry has become quite the chain reaction.
The trend offers accessory lovers a permanent alternative to constant finagling with finicky clasps, said Megan Peters, a 44-year-old from Celina who started her small business KB Collective in October.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday night approved an emergency resolution to spend New Bremen's share of American Rescue Plan Act funds on police wages.
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday heard a well field project estimated at $2.3 million is expected to go out to bid later this month.
At least $500,000 of the project will be paid for through American Rescue Plan Act funds recently awarded to the village by Mercer County commissioners.
CELINA - School board members on Monday night accepted a final donation of $40,000 from Celina Aluminum Precision Technology for the new Tri Star building on State Route 703.
COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday awarded a $176,878 contract to Brenneman Excavating Inc. of Elida for the Second Street waterline project.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry High School officials recently awarded an honorary diploma to a St. Henry man who was unable to complete high school due to World War II.
MARIA STEIN - Residents will have an opportunity to view plans for a proposed Marion Local Schools building upgrade during a special community meeting set for March 6.
