June 28 to July 4, 2009 - Web News Review
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Charles Makely from St. Marys:
© Defiance Crescent-News
Dillinger gang had NW Ohio connection
04 July 2009 ...
By DARLENE PRINCE
Shades of the 1930s! Tough economic times, some banks struggling to get by and now, bank robbers.
...more
© The Evening Leader
Projects Progressing
Friday, 03 July 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Work on a restoration project in downtown St. Marys should be done by an annual festival, a city official says.
...more
© WCSM Radio
St Marys Man injured in bicycle accident dies
07/03/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
The Saint Marys man who was struck while riding his bicycle during the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure in Bowling Green in late June, has died of his injuries. 61 year old Vernon Raymond, Junior died at a Toledo hospital this week.
...more
© The Evening Leader
Officials Stress Common Sense
Friday, 03 July 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Area officials are reminding residents to proceed with caution this holiday weekend if they choose to operate fireworks.
...more
© Defiance Crescent-News
Oh, gee, it's algae
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 ...
Jared Orzolek
Area ponds and lakes are traditionally popular destinations for fishermen, boaters and swimmers during the summer months.
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Stop the presses!
© The Daily Standard
Stray dog recuperates from injuries
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 ...
By Janie Southard
Maybe the black dog smelled food or heard voices from the house west of Fort Recovery near the state line.
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Modified from $50 Gajillion...
© The Evening Leader
City Sued For $10 Million
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
CELINA — A Rockford man has filed a civil lawsuit in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for $10 million against the city of St. Marys Police Department and an officer — a suit the city law director says is without merit.
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© The Daily Standard
Local family seeks $10 million from St. Marys police
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 ...
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - A Rockford family has slapped the St. Marys Police Department with a $10 million lawsuit after an officer allegedly came onto their property without just cause.
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Hang on to your wallets:
© The Evening Leader
Legislators Talk Budget
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — As state lawmakers continue to work to hammer out an agreement on a biennial budget, one area legislator says Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposal to expand gaming is flawed.
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© The Evening Leader
New Lube Shop Opens In Town
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 ...
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Residents have a new choice for preventative maintenance and repair to their vehicles with the grand opening of a local company.
...more
© WLIO NBC Lima
Phosphorous Free Zone
6/30/2009 ...
The blue green algea in Grand Lake St. Marys has been making news lately, and one organziation and two county agencies disagree on how to fix the growing problem.
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Tell 'em to avoid the drinking fountains.
© The Daily Standard
Poor water quality blamed for loss of Grand Lake event
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 ...
By William Kincaid
CELINA — An EPA warning of high toxin levels in Grand Lake has forced cancellation of the Celina Lakeshore Triathlon/Duathlon scheduled for July 12 along the shores of Grand Lake.
...more
© The Evening Leader
Local Plant Helps Growth, Development
Tuesday, 30 June 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — For almost 70 years, the Goodyear-St. Marys plant was an industrial staple for the city of St. Marys — drawing in employees, adding to various industries and helping area organizations.
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© The Evening Leader
Jordan Lambasts Energy Bill
Tuesday, 30 June 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — As a controversial energy bill makes its way to the Senate floor, a local Congressman says the measure is bad for Americans and will hurt the nation’s competitiveness in the global economy.
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© WCSM Radio
Midwest CEO expresses concern about Cap and Trade Bill
06/30/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
As the "cap and trade" legislation in Washington makes its way to the U.S. Senate, Midwest Electric CEO Rick Gerdeman is expressing concern about the bill.
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© The Evening Leader
Two Killed In Separate Crashes
Monday, 29 June 2009 ...
By MATT NICHOLS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Three separate car accidents over the weekend took the lives of two Auglaize County residents and serious injured another.
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Vern Raymond seriously injured:
© WCSM Radio
St Marys man in critical condition following car-bike accident on June 23rd in Bowling Green during GOBA
06/29/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
A Saint Marys man is in critical condition following a bicycle-vehicle accident in Bowling Green on Tuesday June 23rd.
...more
© The Evening Leader
Author's Works Recounted
Monday, 29 June 2009 ...
By ANGELA WEAVER
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Area residents had the opportunity to learn about the life of a former resident on Sunday afternoon, as two Ohio authors described the life of former local author, boxer and “hobo” Jim Tully.
...more
© The Evening Leader
Two Indicted On Importuning
Monday, 29 June 2009 ...
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys man last week was among two people indicted, including a Texas man, for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor via the Internet.
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© Zanesville TimesRecorder
Schmitmeyer claims MOGA crown
June 29, 2009 ...
By JASON WEST
Correspondent
WEST LAFAYETTE - There is something to be said for putting up a score and letting everyone come chase you. That's exactly what St. Marys' Michael Schmitmeyer did on Sunday afternoon at Hickory Flats in the 2009 Mid-Ohio Golf Invitational.
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© WCSM Radio
St Marys Teenager dies in car accident early Monday Morning
06/29/09 ...
Posted by: Kevin
An 18 year old Saint Marys man was killed early Monday morning when he lost control of his car on Tri-township Road north of Southland Road in Auglaize County at approximately 5:45 am.
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Left-lane semis:
© WLIO NBC Lima
Some Changes Coming For Motorists In Ohio
6/28/2009 ...
In just a few days there will be changes coming for motorists on Ohio's highways. On July 1st the speed limit on interstates in Ohio will go up 10 miles per hour to 65 for all semi-trailers.
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Obituaries
Joan F. Rammel,
78, of 314 Augustus St. in St. Marys, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at her residence.
Anthony P. Mackenzie,
18, of 1110 W. Spring St., St. Marys died at approximately 5:45 AM Monday, June 29, 2009 at the scene of a single car accident near Tri Township Road and Southland Road in Auglaize County.
Vernon E. Raymond Jr.,
61, 127 Marbello Court, St. Marys, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the Toledo Hospital from injuries suffered in a car-bicycle accident on June 23, 2009.
Additional Local News Links
St. Marys City Schools: Events Calendar
Holy Rosary School: Important Dates
St. Marys Community Public Library: News & Events
Grand Lake Health System: Health Calendar
Auglaize County Council on Aging: Calendar of Events
Auglaize/Mercer Convention & Visitors Bureau: Festivals & Events Calendar
Western Buckeye League Sports: Scores and More
Riverside Bluesfest: Live Music Shows in the St. Marys Area
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