Fort Recovery's Ninja Park to honor local boy
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY- Years after the death of local boy Sawyer Overman, his legacy will soon live on through a multi-obstacle ninja park planned for Fort Recovery's Community Park.
The community-funded Sawyer Overman Ninja Park will provide children with a new place to climb, balance and play while honoring Sawyer's adventurous spirit. [More]
Obituaries on July 13th, 2026
Patricia A. Miessen, age 59, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, J [More]
Elaine Regedanz, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passe [More]
Gene Schrolucke was a farmer, on land his mother's family, the Holtkamps, had worked since 1851, when his maternal great-grandfather first bought the plots. [More]
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Grand Lake sweeps Flag City to extend winning streak
CELINA - A comeback effort that began in the second inning and carried over to a big fifth inning saw Grand Lake charge past Flag City 19-5 in seven innings of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action Sunday for the team's 18th win in a row.
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The St. Henry junior ACME baseball team advanced to the state championship game with two wins over the weekend at Bryan's Sumpter Field.
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St. Marys mill project nears completion
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - St. Marys officials hope to unveil a new event center housed in a historic gristmill on the banks of the the Miami and Erie Canal some time at the end of the summer after over a decade of planning and restoration.
The restoration of St. Marys' Reservoir Mill, located at 156 E. High St., kicked off in 2021, according to Mike Burkholder, city manager of industrial and community development. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2026
Nancy Wallace, 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1949. [More]
Norbert J. Otting, age 97 of Minster, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at E [More]
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CELINA - A 42-year-old Louisiana man and a 31-year-old Van Wert woman were arrested Thursday morning in Celina after authorities reportedly located a substantial amount of drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop, a news release from police chief Tom Wale states.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A global conservation organization is seeking permission to use a small stretch of land near Beaver Creek owned by Mercer County to conduct a two-year pilot test of a system designed to remove nutrients from surface waters.
The Nature Conservancy wants to set up its algal raceway technology on the corner of Cassella-Montezuma Road and Guadalupe Road near the Montezuma Club Island wastewater treatment plant. [More]
Obituaries on July 10th, 2026
Fredric J. "Rick" Hagen, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday [More]
Gary Lee Wagner, 57, of Celina, OH died unexpectedly Sunday July 5, 2026 at his [More]
Marvin Paul Keller, 84,Versailles died at 6:56 p.m. June 28, 2026.
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Several pets die, two dogs saved
CELINA - While no one was injured, several pets died in a structure fire Thursday afternoon that left a mobile home on Touvelle Street in Celina severely damaged, according to Celina Fire Chief Brian Davis.
GREENVILLE - A 33-year-old man was arrested for murder Wednesday morning in Greenville after authorities found a 26-year-old man dead while responding to a shooting, a news release from Police Chief Ryan Benge states.
CHICKASAW - After hearing a favorable review of their performance, councilors granted two village employees 3.5% raises Wednesday night.
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Area golfers took a trip to Delphos Country Club for the Bach Promotional Products Open, and it was Ottawa-Glandorf's Alex Bellman who returned home first in the boys 16-18 age group.
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Good day everyone. I hope you all are doing well and are finding ways to stay cool during these hot days we are experiencing.
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Caution advised with fruits, herbs and vegetables
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - A gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite often found in raw produce touched down in Mercer County this week after spreading across 18 states in less than a month.
At the Mercer Health District's regular board of health [More]
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CELINA - A 48-year-old Arkansas man was sentenced to around three months in jail in Mercer County Common Pleas Court this week for intimidating an attorney and menacing several others via phone earlier this year.
A 52-year-old Celina man was sentenced to probation this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for assaulting a sheriff's deputy while resisting arrest earlier this year.
CELINA - A 54-year-old Celina woman was arrested over the weekend after reportedly driving drunk and resisting arrest after being pulled over.
A criminal complaint was filed against Lori M. Lecompte for one count of assault, a fourth-degree felony.
CELINA - In an ongoing effort to improve the safety of local rural roadways, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart's office has attempted to improve roadside clear zones.
Grand Lake sweeps Michigan to run win streak to 15
CELINA - Wednesday brought the final game of the regular season series between Grand Lake and Michigan.
The Mariners will miss playing the Monarchs, especially the batters.
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