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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Clean Sweep
Celina wins both WBL cross country titles in same year for first time in school history
By Gary R. Rasberry
  Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It's been a long time since the Celina boys cross country program last hoisted a Western Buckeye League championship.
For the Bulldog girls, it's truly been a lifetime.
The breaking of those streaks came together in Van Wert on Saturday as the Bulldogs swept the league team titles for the first time in school history at the reservoir course near Ohio Health Hospital. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2025
Verla Roessner
Verla M. Roessner, age 93, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Terry Joseph
Terry L. Joseph, age 73, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 1 [More]
Dianne Engel
Dianne E. Engel, 76, of Saint Marys, died 10:24 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2025, [More]
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Versailles residents go extra mile to save YMCA
VERSAILLES- A determined group of Versailles residents recently took over their local YMCA in an effort to save it from permanent closure.
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Minster girls, Versailles boys capture MAC titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It was a familiar theme at Saturday's Midwest Athletic Conference cross country meet at Coldwater.
The Minster gir
Indians win season finale
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery wrapped up its regular season in volleyball with a 25-21, 25-15, 26-24 victory over Tri-Village on Saturday at Fort Site Fieldhouse. The win moves the Indians to 10-12 heading into Division VI tournament action.
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MAC cross country meet

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Marion Local vs Anna football

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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Man sentenced for fleeing Auglaize courthouse
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - A 37-year-old man who jumped out of an Auglaize County courthouse window and led authorities on a multi-county, 60-mile pursuit in February was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison last week.
Nathaniel Nix Jr. was sentenced to 9 1/2 [More]
Mercer DD celebrates 4 workers making a difference
From staff reports
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities this week recognized four Mercer County residents for the difference they're making for their communities and their employers.
The recognition is part of National Disability Employment Awa [More]
Hanging on
Marion Local survives against Anna in double overtime
By Joe Schatz
MARIA STEIN - Over the course of Marion Local's now 72-game winning streak, there have been a fair share of blowouts, leading to boring football games. After a thrilling 28-27 double-overtime victory over Anna, Coach Tim Goodwin was asked just how exciting games like that are. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2025
Lee Ann Jenkins
Lee Ann Jenkins, 75, of St. Marys Twp. (Villa Nova on the Lake), died unexpecte [More]
Wayne Gullett
Wayne Edward Gullett, 39, of Harrod, died at 1 p.m. Oct. 7, 2025 at St. Rita's [More]
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Bird flu creeps back into Ohio as fowl fly south
CELINA - While the bird flu woes of early 2025 appeared to be a problem of the past, the disease is slowly creeping back into central Ohio and northern Indiana as fall waterfowl migration season continues.
Rockford man jailed on child rape charges
CELINA - A 20-year-old Rockford man accused of engaging in sexual conduct with an 11-year-old child appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Friday.
Gas leak briefly closes Celina street
A portion of a Celina street was temporarily closed on Friday for over two hours due to a gas leak, according to news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
What's on the Ballot? Part 7: Celina City Council
CELINA - The composition of Celina City Council is poised for a major shakeup as three councilors, all Republicans, opted not to file for reelection this year, and four of five council races are contested in the Nov. 4 general election.
Shutdown hits phones at SWCD
A Mercer County agency is experiencing some minor effects related to the ongoing government shutdown.
The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District phones are down due to the federal government's ongoing shutdown that is now in its 11th day.
Motorcyclist, 15, collides with truck
CASSELLA - An Osgood teen was airlifted on Friday afternoon after his motorcycle reportedly hit the back of a box truck near the intersection of Cassella-Montezuma Road and State Route 119.
New Bremen gets first win over Coldwater since 1997
NEW BREMEN - Coming in riding a three-game losing streak, New Bremen pumped some life back into its season with its first victory over Coldwater since 1997.
Wendel helps Indians get past Panthers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
and Bruce Monnin
Reece Wendel rushed for 287 yards and three touchdowns as Fort Recovery fended off a determined Parkway squad and picked up a 41-27 victory on Friday night at Panther Stadium in Rockford.
Bath holds off Celina
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina had one comeback in them, but Bath held off a second chance.  
The Wildcats scored 21 straight points to break up a 28-all tie in the third quarter and held on to beat the Bulldogs 49-35 in Western Buckeye League action at Bath Stadium on Friday night.
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Friday, October 10th, 2025
St. Marys names 8 to Hall of Fame
By Abigail Miller
  ST. MARYS - The Memorial High School Alumni Foundation is set to induct eight Roughriders, a group that includes multiple war veterans, a former Obama administration official and an All-American collegiate football player, into its hall of fame at tonight's football game. [More]
St. Henry sweeps Fort
By Gary R. Rasberry
  ST. HENRY - After a tough loss to Versailles on Tuesday that took them out of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference, St. Henry looked to wrap up the regular season on a positive note.
The Redskins fended off a strong challenge from Fort Recovery and head into the postseason with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 win over the Indians at Redskin Gymnasium on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on October 10th, 2025
David Secrest
David Secrest, age 68, of Fairborn, Ohio, died on October 4, 2025.
David was [More]
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The best apple is ... the one you just picked
FORT RECOVERY - Step aside pumpkin spice - apples have claimed autumn this year.
Now that temperatures have fallen and the leaves are starting to turn gold, Ohioans can look to apples as their fall staple, ushering in a season full of cider, pumpkins, hay bales and spooky scares.
Election '25
What's on the Ballot? Part 5: Celina City Council
  CELINA - The composition of Celina City Council is poised for a major shakeup as three councilors, all Republicans, opted not to file for reelection this year, and four of five council races are contested in the Nov. 4 general election.
Election '25
What's on the Ballot? Part 6: Rockford council
ROCKFORD - Five candidates are vying to fill four open Rockford Village Council seats in the Nov. 4 general election.
The seats are currently held by Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Chris Heitkamp and Shane Young.
3 sentenced in Mercer court
CELINA - A 44-year-old Celina man was sentenced to around six months in jail on Wednesday on drug possession charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Chickasaw looks at splash pad, playground projects
CHICKASAW - The Village of Chickasaw plans to apply for funds from the state capital improvements budget next year in hopes of enhancing facilities at the village's ball diamond park on the west side of town.
Cards take MAC outright
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Bremen entered Thursday needing a win to clinch the Midwest Athletic Conference title, and after a 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 sweep on the road at New Knoxville, the Cardinals were crowned outright champions for the first time since 2021.
Celina rolls past Defiance
Compiled by Joe Schatz
Celina wrapped up an unbeaten Western Buckeye League boys soccer championship on Thursday night with an 8-0 win over Defiance in a battle of Bulldogs at the soccer stadium.
Cavs finish regular season with win over Cats
MINSTER - The Minster volleyball team came to compete.
But Coldwater still got the sweep.
The Cavaliers (17-5, 7-2 MAC) posted a 25-12, 25-18, 25-23 victory over the Wildcats (11-11, 3-6) Thursday to finish the regular season in a tie with St. Henry for conference runner-up.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Local man runs from court after sentencing
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - After being remanded into police custody on Wednesday following his sentencing, a 33-year-old Celina man reportedly fled the Mercer County Courthouse and was tased twice before being arrested nearby in downtown Celina.
Kyle R. Poplaski was initially sentenced to five years of community control sanctions and ordered to undergo treatment at The WORTH Center in Lima on one count of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Obituaries on October 9th, 2025
Salvatore Ellinger
Salvatore James Ellinger, age 73, fondly known as Sal, entered this world on October 29, 1951, in Van Wert, Ohio to Virgil Eugene and Nancy (Ganci) Ellinger. [More]
Bronx Rammel
Our beautiful boy, Bronx Tristan Gene Rammel, age 5 months, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. [More]
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St. Marys BOE accepts coach Blackburn's resignation
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools Board of Education members on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the boys varsity basketball coach, who quit last week amid an ongoing police investigation.
Cardinal Boost
New Bremen looks to upgrade track, stadium
NEW BREMEN - During a special meeting Wednesday night, New Bremen school board members heard a presentation from Garmann Miller about a potential $2.3 million track and stadium renovation project.
Parkway explores parking crunch
ROCKFORD - Facing a parking crunch, especially during sporting events, Parkway Local Schools officials are looking into adding about 61 more parking spaces at the high school, which would cost up to $275,000, according to a preliminary estimate.
Celina man, 43, arrested on drug charges
CELINA - A 43-year-old Celina man was charged with drug possession during a traffic stop after officers reportedly found methamphetamine residue in his vehicle.
Museum recounts items frozen in time
Ike Coate
The Mercer County Historical Society
Mercer County Historical Society staff found several interesting and unusual items while inventorying, or accessioning, pieces in the museum's basement. Try to guess what they are.
Celina's Thobe competes at district tennis
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina senior Isabelle ended her season at the Division II district girls tennis tournament held at Port Clinton on Wednesday.
Cavs, Cardinals face off in MAC contest
  With four more weeks in the high school football regular season, teams are looking to secure playoff berths or lock up conference hopes.
At Cardin
MAC, WBL had surprising results last week
  Most years I mention how the MAC games are finishing as expected but the WBL always throws out an interesting result or two. Well, this year the MAC is keeping up with their WBL brethren.
Two-Minute Drill
CELINA at BATH
Bath Stadium
The Bulldogs enter looking for consistency after playing a strong first half last week against Elida before getting ou
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Caleb Schmidt, RB, St. Marys
42 carries for 315 yards and six touchdowns in the Roughriders' 42-35 victory over Van Wert.
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