Archive - Apr 20, 2012 - News Article
WAPAKONETA — Moving forward with improved security as part of courthouse renovations, the Auglaize County commissioners have purchased equipment necessary for those updates.
This week the commissioners approved the purchase of a scanner and magnatometer to place at the single entry point to the Auglaize County Courthouse once renovations are complete.
“It wasn’t part of our original bid package but it’s always been budgeted for the project,” Commissioner Doug Spencer said of the purchase.
ST. MARYS — After five years of meetings, planning, fundraising and construction, the Otterbein St. Marys Life Enrichment Center is now a reality.
ST. MARYS — Students in Jill Rothe’s kindergarten class have been learning about Earth Day and recently finished projects associated with Sunday’s holiday.
Rothe’s kindergarten students put together posters with the saying:
“Water, water in the air
Water, water everywhere.
Do not waste it
Keep it clean.
Water helps keep our earth green.”
Underneath the saying, the posters feature a handprint on planet Earth.
April 21: The Kiwanis Club's Pancake Day is scheduled to take place from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the St. Marys American Legion on Ohio 703.
Walk-in registration for St. Marys Soccer Club will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon today at the St. Marys Community Public Library.
Noble Community Park will host its annual hog roast at 4:30 p.m. today.
Grand Lake Hospice will host its annual gala at 5 p.m. today at Romer's in Celina.
NEW KNOXVILLE — Two New Knoxville Local School seniors were recently honored for their art pieces that were selected to be in the top 300 in the state.
ST. MARYS — The removal of two vacant homes and new playground equipment are being proposed as part of a grant program for next year.
The two structures — located at 502 Indiana Ave. and 215 S. Vine St. — are owned by the city. St. Marys Engineering Superintendent Craig Moeller said the project will be included in a grant application as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
