Tag Archives: Celina

Celina will be spending another $33,000 towards its headworks sewer project due to increased construction costs. Mayor Luke Collins said the ARC grant paying for majority of the work has reached funding capacity leaving the price difference for the city to cover. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow,” Collins said. “Nobody likes to spend more money, but under the circumstances, ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Aldermen has signed the papers to accept a land donation to create a small downtown park. Mayor Luke Collins said the only item that remains is a signature from the Brown family. “Now, we do not have it back from Mel Brown yet,” Collins said. “It’s been mailed to him. Every indication is he is ... Read More »

Celina city employees will receive an extra day off this holiday from the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Luke Collins said the time off will serve as a floating day. Collins said department heads will work with employees to stagger the schedule. “That way the day to day operation of the city continues, but the employee still gets rewarded with a ... Read More »

Dutch Craft Sleep Products in Celina plans to expand its operations, creating 20 additional jobs. The UCDD Executive Committee approved a $250,000 loan for the expansion Wednesday. Loan Officer Jesse Villard said the money would go to the Joint Industrial Development Board of Celina and Clay County. “Dutch Craft Sleep Products, which is founded and owned by Eli Schmucker has ... Read More »

Clay County EMS employees are a step away from receiving a $1 per hour pay raise. Clay County’s EMS committee approved the increase at its latest meeting. City Mayor Luke Collins said with the Board of Aldermen’s approval on Tuesday, the action only pends a vote from the full commission. “Good news is, we’ve had some employees to come back. ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Luke Collins has shared tentative drawings of a proposed park at the old high school gym property. Collins said his plans have a small splash pad as well as the largest small mouth bass statue in the world. “We’ve been in contact with the folks of the Guinness World Records and been on the internet searching for the ... Read More »

Celina working with a potential land donor to create a small park in the downtown area. Mayor Luke Collins said Mel Brown of Clay County recently moved away from the area and expressed interest in donating property. “It would be called the Brown Family Park,” Collins said. “It’s not a real large area, but certainly large enough for a handicap ... Read More »

Farms and businesses that purchase water through Celina will soon be able to utilize leak insurance. The Board of Aldermen approved coverage up to $1,000. Mayor Luke Collins said home owners already had the option, so the city wanted to expand the coverage. “Commercial leaks happen and leaks happen on the farm,” Collins said. “With this insurance, it will help ... Read More »

Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 48 hour shifts,” Hall said. ... Read More »

Celina EMS Director Jason Emerton has stepped down from his position. Paramedic Andy Hall has taken over as interim director. Some other EMS workers also transferred after Emerton’s move, so Hall said he plans to bring up the staffing issue during Tuesday’s Celina Board of Aldermen meeting. “Basically, let them know what we are looking at and try to come ... Read More »