The Mercer County Historical Society wants to go back in time for your memories
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Historical Society Director Cait Clark places a small device on a table, pushes the record button and waits for her subject to spool out memories.
They may be glimpses into a small family dairy farm decades ago, a recipe handed down over the generations or something a bit daring, maybe illicit, let's say, a candle in the window signaling a fresh batch of bootleg booze is ready for the taking. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2025
Shirley Ann (Hein) Larger, age 90, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away peacefull [More]
Dorothy Elizabeth Garwick, age 94, of Mendon, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence. [More]
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Area cross country teams compete at Districts
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The postseason for cross country began Saturday with district meets around Ohio.
The Midwest Athletic Conference showed their prowess with all 10 conference teams sending runners to this Saturday's regional meets.
ROSSBURG - Bobby Pierce returned to Eldora Speedway for the Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC) on Friday looking to end a personal winless streak that stretched back to late August.
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Ashton Miller scored two of his three goals in the first 11 minutes of the match as Ottoville ended New Knoxville's boys soccer season with a 5-0 loss in the Division V sectional final on Saturday in Ottoville.
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By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Wawa convenience store/gas station is set to be built next year at 1401 State Route 703, the current site of the China Wok Buffett.
Reese Moore, a commercial agent for Crawford Hoying of Dublin, submitted a site plan review for a proposed 6,372-square-foot Wawa on 2.23 acres to the Celina Planning Commission in late August. [More]
By William Kincaid
  JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - A crowded field of candidates is vying for two open seats on the Jefferson Township Board of Trustees in the Nov. 4 general election.
Long-entrenched incumbents Keith G. Houts and Kent Marbaugh argue their decades of experience and procedural knowledge make them the best candidates for the job, while four challengers - Chad Braun, Kyle Gray, Bob McNew and John Woods - insist it's time for a new set of trustees with fresh ideas about governance. [More]
Bertke's big night lifts Celina past Ottawa-Glandorf
By Colin Foster
CELINA - Celina's football season hasn't gone according to script.
But the Bulldogs are determined to have it end on a positive note.
On Friday, Parker Bertke rushed 17 times for 241 yards and three touchdowns in leading Celina to a 45-28 win over Ottawa-Glandorf in WBL play at Celina Stadium. Snapping a two-game losing streak, Celina improved to 3-6 overall and 3-5 in league play. Ottawa-Glandorf, which led 7-3 after one quarter, fell to 0-9 and 0-8. [More]
Obituaries on October 18th, 2025
Clark Froning, 87, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 11:23 P.M. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
Joanne A. Burkholder, age 91 of Lima, and formerly of Celina, passed at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. [More]
Karen G. Fuson, 70, Rockford, died Oct. 14, 2025, at her home.
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Brenda Louise Burden, 77, Lima, died at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 9, 2025, at her residence. [More]
John Muhlenkamp, 80, Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Oct. 17, 2025, [More]
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State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, has introduced House Bill 504, legislation to provide local governments tools to mitigate sudden property tax spikes
MINSTER - After one-point wins in two of its last three games, Marion Local extended its winning streak to 73, and it was drama-free.
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ST. HENRY - It takes a a lot of guts to win in the Midwest Athletic Conference. For the St. Henry defense, that is exactly what they had to clinch the Redskins' eighth win in a 20-0 win over New Bremen at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
COLDWATER - Over the years, Coldwater has been known for fast starts.
But this season has been different, as the Cavaliers have had three scoreless first quarters and three seven-point openers this season.
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Logan Ziegenbusch's three-yard touchdown pass to Brody Murray with 3:04 remaining in regulation lifted Anna to a come-from-behind 28-24 win over Fort Recovery in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Friday at Booster Field in Anna.
ROSSBURG - Devin Moran and Ricky Thornton Jr. will take their battle for the Lucas Oil Late Model Series championship to the final night of the season, which is Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - RCS Construction aims to develop a new condo project with 33 housing units, green space, a swimming pool and a lakeside beach on a vacant plot of land off State Route 703 between Lakeside Drive and Mariner Point Drive.
The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday evening unanimously approved RCS Construction's site plan review for what is tentatively being dubbed Beach Club, documents shared at the meeting show. [More]
By William Kincaid
  MARION TOWNSHIP - Long-serving Marion Township trustees Ronald Bruns and Larry R. Reichert are facing a challenge from political newcomer Andrew T. Kremer in the Nov. 4 general election.
Marion Township's board is made up of three trustees, who each serve four-year terms. Bruns and Reichert are both seeking reelection this year. Trustee Perry Unrast won't be up for reelection until 2027. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  COLDWATER - In the volleyball battle between Van Wert and Mercer Counties, Mercer County completed a clean sweep.
Defending Division VI state champs Coldwater fended off a tenacious Lincolnview squad in the first sectional final of Thursday at the Palace, picking up a 23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 win over the Lancers. In the nightcap, Parkway's second matchup of the season against Crestview was close to the first as the Panthers swept the Knights 25-17, 25-18, 25-12. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2025
My mom, Virginia Ann Clott, age 84, born on August 1, 1941, to Kenneth H Barger [More]
Dana K. Blanchard, age 55, of New Bremen, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima OH. [More]
Ruth (Diller) Heyne, age 83, of St. Sebastian, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her large, loving, and faith filled family. [More]
Carl Gilmore, age 95 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael "Spock" S [More]
Sharon L. McGowan, age 74, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
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Iconic 'White House on Main' is on market
CELINA - After seven years, countless renovation projects and infinite memories, a couple is selling their iconic 19th-century Georgian-style home on Celina's Main Street.
MINSTER - Minster School Board members this week heard an update from superintendent Josh Meyer regarding the district's perfect state report card grade, issued last month.
Greenville police arrested a 62-year-old man in downtown Greenville Tuesday after discovering he had been camping on a city sidewalk and was wanted by the Department of Homeland Security.
Celina moves on in tournament with 1-0 victory over Shawnee
CELINA - The Shawnee Indians were hoping for a first-round upset against Celina Thursday.
But the top Dogs of the Western Buckeye League didn't let that happen.
ST. HENRY - It will be an all-MAC affair for the Division VI sectional final as St. Henry and Marion Local picked up sweeps over Delphos Jefferson and Wayne Trace Thursday night.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen and Minster cruised to 3-0 victories in Division VI sectional volleyball action Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium setting up a rematch Tuesday night at Wapakoneta.
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The St. Marys boys soccer team advanced in the postseason with a 7-0 win over Ontario in the Division III sectional final. The win sets up a Grand Lake Derby rematch, as the Roughriders will take on Celina next on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at Frost-Kanlow Stadium in Tiffin.
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CELINA - When considering auto insurance coverage, consumers can buy directly from an online insurance company or through an insurance agent.
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Celina Cares volunteers battle feral cat problem
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina-based coalition of volunteers dedicated to stemming feral cat populations in Mercer County primarily through a process known as trap, spay/neuter and return (TNR) is seeking the moral and financial support of Celina City Council.
A large crowd packed council chambers at this week's council meeting, with many of the attendees wearing Celina Cares shirts in a show of solidarity for the nonprofit founded by residents Sara Kriegel and Jackie Crouch in late 2019. [More]
By William Kincaid
CELNA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office's newest recruit, a German shorthaired pointer with a brown-and-white coat, keen sense of smell and desire to serve, got to work sniffing for narcotics earlier this week at the Mercer County jail.
K-9 Ran [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2025
Brandon Mitchell Eshleman, 39, of Toledo, OH (formerly of St. Marys, OH) died 4:03 p.m. Monday October 13, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, OH. [More]
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NEW BREMEN - School board members will soon finalize a quote for the first phase of the track project, then consider quotes for the second phase of the stadium renovation in the coming weeks.
Grove found guilty of rape of minor
CELINA - A 44-year-old Columbus man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for first-degree felony rape along with a laundry list of other child sex crimes against a preteen girl from Fort Recovery is appealing his conviction.
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Knoxville officials welcomed their newest EMS employee at village council's regular meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Keith Leffel sw
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In the front parlor of the Riley House, there is an ornate parlor reed pump organ, which originally belonged to Lola Beams Carter.
Celina shrugs off slow start to move on in tournament
CELINA - The match started out rough for Celina, but when the final point was tallied, the Bulldogs lived to play again.
Wapakoneta opened the firs
CELINA - Celina jumped out early and never looked back in opening Division III girls soccer tournament play with an 8-0 victory over Napoleon in a match halted by the mercy rule with just under 20 minutes remaining in the half on Wednesday at the soccer stadium.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Favian Caiola set a school record with eight goals and New Knoxville rolled to a 9-1 victory over Cory-Rawson Tuesday in the boys soccer Division V sectional opener at the New Knoxville Community Park.
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Good day everyone, I hope everyone is doing well.
Wow! what an awesome time of year it is. Leaves are starting to change color and outside is just feeling different. Among people there is a rush to do things before winter happens upon us.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Sophia Menker, Aurbey Birt and Jillian Jacobs scored in the shootout to help St. Marys advance in the Division IV girls soccer tournament with a 4-3 win over Bath on Wednesday in Bath Township.
  The last few weeks for the Marion Local football team could rival Gillette for the close shaves.
After a last-minute regulation win over Versaille
  In this article we shall try to project what the possible playoff matchups for each team in the WBL and MAC may be. Next week we shall try to include most of the teams in each of our main regions so it is easier to see how an upset or two may change the projections.
OTTAWA-GLANDORF at CELINA
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With the playoffs likely out of reach, Celina will look to finish 2025 on a high note with two home games to end the season.
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Reece Wendel, RB, Fort Recovery
19 carries for 287 yards and three touchdowns in the Indians' 41-27 victory over Parkway.
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