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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Mercer sheriff donates kidney
Gift helps five dialysis patients get healthy kidneys
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Having been the subject of so many blessings over the course of his lifetime, Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman felt compelled to give back to the world by donating a kidney to a complete stranger.
Not only did the 53-year-old Timme [More]
Obituaries on December 24th, 2025
Charlene Huff
Charlene A. Huff age 78 of Coldwater, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, De [More]
JoAnn Lachey
JoAnn E (Bohman) Lachey, age 90, of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Dec [More]
Earl Luthman
Earl H. Luthman, age 83, formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away of natural caus [More]
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LFA handles year-end business, hears project update
CELINA - Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority directors approved annual legislation and heard a brief project update at their last meeting of 2025 on Tuesday.
Celina man faces extortion charges
CELINA- A 24-year-old Celina man accused of extorting two women, one of them with explicit images of herself, was arrested on felony charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Bulldogs fall to Raiders
CELINA - It looked like Santa brought the gift of good shooting to the Celina and Wayne Trace boys basketball team on Tuesday night.
Santa also brought Celina some coal in the form of turnovers.
Flyers improve to 3-0
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local got out to a fast start and never looked back to improve to 3-0 with a 65-35 win over Bath in non-conference boys basketball action at the Tub in Bath Township.
Christmas memories
With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, it is fun to recall a much loved but now gone local holiday tradition story.
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Celina vs Wayne Trace boys basketball

Parkway vs Delphos St. John's girls basketball

St. Henry vs Spencerville boys basketball

Celina vs St. Marys boys basketball
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Robot Games
Celina Schools' first robotics team is all about the challenge
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Shortly after Celina Middle School let out for the day on a Tuesday afternoon, about 15 teens gathered in a classroom and immediately got down to business, demonstrating a singular, preternatural focus as they worked to sharpen their robot's maneuverability and aim in firing a whiffle ball into a receptacle. [More]
Panthers defeat Jays
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - Balance is important in life, and in the game of basketball balance is crucial. For Parkway, it was a balanced effort that led them to a big 45-33 win Monday over Delphos St. John's in Midwest Athletic Conference play. Seven of the nine Panthers that played scored, and five of the seven scored five or more points en route to the win. [More]
Obituaries on December 23rd, 2025
Patricia Ann White
Patricia Ann White, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December [More]
Gary Wourms
Gary "Spark" Wourms, 72 of St Henry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21 surrounded by his family. [More]
Grace Adelle Smelser
Grace Adelle Smelser, 77, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 [More]
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Celina Fire Dept. fights two Sunday night fires
CELINA - The Celina Fire Department responded to back-to-back structure fires on Sunday night, reflecting a seasonal spike in residential fires.
No injuries were reported in either fire and neither building was deemed a total loss.
N.B. sets 2026 budget at $25.9M
NEW BREMEN - Councilors on Monday approved third and final reading to set next year's budget of nearly $26 million.
Fiscal officer Amy Speelman said during the regular meeting the village has appropriated $25,920,181.62 for next year's budget.
St. Henry Council sets stage for wastewater projects
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council on Monday night unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions addressing employee compensation, legal representation, fiscal planning and future wastewater improvements.
2 local men charged with felony sex crimes
CELINA - A 65-year-old Mendon man accused of having sexual contact with two minors several times over the course of five years starting when one was under 13 was indicted and subsequently arrested last week on charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Celina man indicted on drug charges; Ind. man arrested
CELINA - A 39-year-old Celina man was indicted on drug possession charges and a 37-year-old Indiana man was arrested on custody interference charges last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Fire departments receive grants to upgrade radio equipment
Nearly 200 fire departments across Ohio, including several in local counties, will soon have access to additional funds to upgrade their emergency ra
Bulldogs rally to beat Trojans
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Botkins 49-47 in non-conference girls basketball action on Monday night in Shelby County.
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Wood-burning stove may be linked to Sunday fire
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A structure fire broke out at a single-story home just outside of Celina Sunday night, fully engulfing it and burning into the morning hours.
A call came in at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday for a structure fire at 7568 Riley Road with one occupant still inside. The home was fully engulfed. [More]
Obituaries on December 22nd, 2025
Gloria Joseph
Gloria J. Joseph, 75, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 18 [More]
Dennis Diller
Dennis Diller, 95, of Coldwater passed away peacefully surrounded by his famil [More]
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Climate Has Changed
Warmer temperatures cut both ways for farmers
CELINA- From precipitation to temperature, weather and climate play a role in agriculture equal to land, water and other natural resources.
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St. Marys woman faces charges for failure to appear
CELINA- A 42-year-old St. Marys woman was indicted on failure to appear charges, and criminal complaints were filed against a couple from Dayton for drug possession last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Bearcats get past Redskins
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry opened up with a five-point lead, but Spencerville rallied back and pulled away to hand the Redskins their first loss of the season in a 64-50 win in boys basketball on Saturday night at Redskin Gymnasium.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Mercer EMS accepts two new ambulances
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Fueled by federal grant funding and agency revenue, the Mercer County Joint Ambulance District has added two new ambulances to replace aging units that served the county for a combined 56 years.
Mercer County EMS welcomed the delivery of two Horton F-550 4x4 Type I ambulances earlier this month from Ohio-based dealership Atlantic Emergency Solutions. [More]
Getting fired up
Big night from Wicker lifts Celina past St. Marys
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - Celina's Gavin Wicker was hot in the first quarter against St. Marys Friday.
He was on fire by the fourth quarter.
The junior guard scored 13 of his game-high 31 points in the final quarter - hitting a trio of 3-pointers and a jum [More]
Obituaries on December 20th, 2025
Jerry Waggoner
Jerry Lee Waggoner, age 86, of Wabash-York Road, Rossburg, passed away peaceful [More]
Terry Block
Terry Block, 70, of Celina, died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Mercer County C [More]
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Wendel faces 10 additional charges
CELINA- A 59-year-old Celina man facing over 100 felony charges related to the alleged theft of over $1.5 million dollars was indicted on 10 additional charges then released from jail after almost six months on Friday after posting his recently modified bond.
Skins open with victory
MINSTER - Both teams squandered double digit leads, but in the end St. Henry came up with a couple defensive stops and a clutch offensive rebound to hang on for a 59-55 win over Minster Friday night at the Wildcat Gymnasium.
Blue Jays hang on for win over Cavs
COLDWATER - Coldwater got off to a strong start.
But Delphos St. John's came up with a solid finish.
The Blue Jays trailed by 10 late in the firs
Indians defeat Panthers
ROCKFORD - Adversity can be felt in many different ways, both on and off the court. After dealing with some adversity on the court in a loss to Marion Local, Fort Recovery overcame some off the court adversity to pick up a 41-28 win over Parkway in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
Flyers pull away to defeat Rangers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local jumped out to a 20-8 lead and never looked back in improving to 2-0 on the season and in Midwest Athletic Conference play with a 46-30 win over New Knoxville at the Barn in Auglaize County.
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