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Friday, June 26th, 2026
Celina police spring sting on suspected scammer
From staff reports
A multi-agency law enforcement sting operation this week in Celina resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old man granted asylum in 2024.
The Celina Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, Auglaize County Sheriff's Office detectives, and the Grand Lake Task Force, conducted a successful sting operation Wednesday targeting an individual involved in a purported scam, a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale states. [More]
Celina man dies after motorcycle accident
From staff reports
A 23-year-old Celina man died Wednesday afternoon after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys.
The St. Marys police and fire departments responded to the incident at the intersection of Kishler Street and Indiana Avenue at around 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, a news release from police chief Lucas Turpin states. [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2026
Julienne Rehmert
Julienne Elizabeth "Julie" Rehmert, 94, of West Union, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 24, 2026. [More]
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Swing your tractor 'round and 'round
It's Country Fest time and the tractors are ready
MARIA STEIN - Locals looking for something to do this weekend won't have to go far, as the Maria Stein Country Fest is back with new patriotic events and old favorites like tractor square dancing.
State flags a major part of America 250 story
ST. MARYS - In honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday, a group of visitors at the St. Marys Community Public Library Thursday learned about the 56 flags representing the 50 states, Washington, D.C. and the five U.S. territories.
Mariners sweep Monarchs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A five-run second inning helped Grand Lake complete the three-game sweep of Michigan in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball action with a 15-4 win at Grosse Ile High School.
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Maria Stein Country Fest

Minster vs New Bremen ACME baseball

Janet Niekamp's Garden

Coldwater vs St. Henry ACME baseball
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Today In History
Today in History: June 26, US Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission
Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Second half energy
Coldwater gets late runs to defeat St. Henry
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - It was a tale of two "halves" in Coldwater's 12-7 ACME win over St. Henry at The Wally Post Athletic Complex Wednesday night. After the teams went back-and-forth to the tune of a 4-4 tie after four innings, the Cavaliers scored runs in the fifth and sixth and added six in the seventh to pull away for good. [More]
Obituaries on June 25th, 2026
Mary Jo Hellwarth
Mary Jo Hellwarth, 72, of Celina, passed away June 15, 2026, at The James Cance [More]
Donald Brotherwood
Donald M. "Mike" Brotherwood, 72, of St. Marys, died 10:45 p.m. Friday surrounded by family at his residence. [More]
Mary Dahlinghaus
Mary Louise Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Cranberry Prairie, passed away peacefully s [More]
Lester Settlage
Lester N. Settlage, age 90, of rural New Knoxville, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2 [More]
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Farming, energy meet at Madison Co. solar project
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Power Siting Board Wednesday approved Madison Fields Solar Project LLC's plan to update its vegetation management plan to incorporate sheep grazing in combination with mowing.
Blue Ribbon Garden
Grandma grows produce, flowers and family tradition
CELINA - What was once an ordinary backyard garden is now a family tradition that spans four generations and yields tons of produce.
Burkettsville
Multiple sentences delivered in Mercer court
CELINA - A 52-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to probation this week after admitting to pulling a knife on her husband during a dispute.
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Horse & Buggy Tales
Local life, burdens during WWI
Forty years ago the people of Mercer County along with the entire nation, experienced what will be recorded as one of the most disastrous years in history. It was the war year of 1918 that brought heartaches, suffering or privation to almost all families.
Minster holds on to beat New Bremen
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A run in the top of the seventh proved needed as Minster held off a New Bremen rally in the bottom of the inning to get a 5-4 win in ACME baseball action between the Auglaize County neighbors on Wednesday night at New Bremen.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
How to fish with minnows
Good day everyone. I hope you are all doing well.
There is so much activity going on the lake. It's awesome to see. It means so much to the businesses on and around the lake.
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
New Bremen BOE hears update on facilities
By Erin Gardner
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen school board members got an update Tuesday night on the project timeline for upgrades to the stadium and track, with work underway and demolition complete.
"In our facility updates, we have lots of those going on right now as you look around campus. The track and stadium demolition is complete. It kind of looks like a dirt track out there," Superintendent Jason Schrader said at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2026
Kenneth Monnin
Kenneth P. Monnin, age 84, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
William Langenkamp
William V. "Bill" Langenkamp age 73, of New Weston, Ohio, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Jerome Walter
Jerome "Jerry" Walter, 90, of Saint Marys, died 5:47 A.M. Monday, June 22, 2026 [More]
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LFA signs off on $1.1M grant for Harmon project
CELINA - Members of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday morning entered into an over $1 million grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a wetlands project in Auglaize County.
What were you watching on the Bicentennial?
CELINA - A Bicentennial quarter minted in 1976 is still worth 25 cents. But to a historian, a TV Guide magazine from the week of July 3-9, 1976, is absolutely priceless.
Officials eye ticket shed plan for Barrenbrugge
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Board of Education members this week established a districtwide cybersecurity program and continued an ongoing discussion over possible renovations to the Barrenbrugge Athletic Park.
Mercer unemployment steady, Auglaize drops in May
COLUMBUS - Ohio's unemployment rate continued its steady descent in May, dropping from 3.9% in April to 3.7%, while the rate in Auglaize County also experienced a small drop. Unemployment in Mercer County was unchanged from April to May.
Getting the bats out
Grand Lake back to winning ways with big victory
CELINA - It took Grand Lake until July 20 to pick up its 10th win on the year a season ago, but the 2026 Mariners clearly have a different feel.
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Cavaliers shut out Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ross Riethman pitched a two-hit shutout and Coldwater scored in every inning to pick up the 11-0 win over Fort Recovery in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Tuesday night at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
New Bremen council considers gas pipeline easement
By Erin Gardner
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Village Council on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to allow a pipeline easement with the village's gas company.
The easement allows Vectern Energy Delivery of Ohio, doing business as CenterPoint Energy, to cross the village-owned canal. [More]
Schulze rolls 300 in Columbus
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater senior Clay Schulze had a milestone day and nearly reached the final 10 bowlers as the United States High School Bowling Federation's national championships concluded at Columbus Square Palace Bowl in Columbus. [More]
Obituaries on June 23rd, 2026
Valerie Leistner
Valerie S. (Brookhart) Leistner, age 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefull [More]
Joseph Brackman
Joseph "Joe" I. Brackman, age 74, of St. Joe, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2 [More]
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Celina Council advances Cooper rezoning measures
CELINA - City councilors on Monday moved forward with the eventual rezoning of a property on Industrial Drive to facilitate a Cooper Farms food processing plant.
A tribute to Ohio's courthouses
New film features images and history from across state
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Court News Ohio
COLUMBUS - Created as part of America 250, the Supreme Court of Ohio's documentary "Where Justice Settled: The Story o
St. Marys approves data center moratorium
ST. MARYS - City councilors this week passed legislation temporarily banning data centers within the city limits of St. Marys, making it the first municipality to do so in the area.
Man charged for child sex abuse materials
CELINA - A 20-year-old Celina man was indicted last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on more than 10 charges related to child sexual abuse images.
Engineer: Check corn growth at intersections
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart is reminding landowners and farmers that corn that has been planted and is encroaching in the road rights-of-way can be a very serious sight problem on the narrower township and county roads.
Runs in abundance
Celina plates 19 runs in first two innings to beat Fort Recovery
CELINA - Three batters into the bottom of the first inning, Celina scored its first run against Fort Recovery in Monday's ACME game.
The Bulldogs never stopped, sending 14 players to the plate in the frame en route to a 19-1, five inning win over the Indians (0-6) at Montgomery Field.
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