Wendy's franchisee, Duchess granted permits for stores on Indiana Ave.
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - One of the country's leading Wendy's restaurant franchisees was granted a conditional use permit by the St. Marys Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday night to construct a "dine-in, carry out, drive thru restaurant" just off of Indiana Avenue. [More]
Roughrider athletes sign letters of intent for several sports
By Joe Schatz
ST. MARYS - St. Marys saw seven athletes sign their letters of intent to continue playing their respective sports in college Wednesday afternoon.
SOFTBALL
Adyson Van De Keere, Ayden Young and Kailey Smith all committed to play at the University of Northwestern Ohio next year to continue their careers on the diamond. [More]
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CELINA - City officials have asked Bryson Trust Fund officers to finance over $600,000 in park improvements next year, among them fencing to encircle a bulk of the Bryson Park District along Lake Shore Drive.
CELINA - Since taking over in 2012, Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel said his administration has significantly eliminated much of the city's aggregate debt, projecting that the financial strain will have been reduced from $23.03 million to $2.83 million by the end of 2026.
CELINA - A 39-year-old Rockford man accused of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old child was arraigned on 20 child sex crimes in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
The Mercer County Historical Society
These pistols pictured were found at the bottom of a filing cabinet in December of 2023. Although the Mercer County Historical Society doesn't presently know who donated the pistols to the museum, it does know they have been here for at least 40 years.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
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Division VII State Football Championship Preview
St. Henry fans have been waiting 19 years to get the chance to root for their team in their chance for another state football title.
Jeromesville Hillsdale has been waiting a year to make a better impression in the spotlight game.
Impact Players
Offense
Charlie Werling, QB, St. Henry
26 carries for 100 yards in the Redskins' 13-10 win over Columbus Grove.
Defense
Cadin Obringer, LB, Coldwater
19 tackles in the Cavaliers' 20-18 loss to Hopewell-Loudon.
TONIGHT
Division II
Avon (13-1) vs. Cincinnati Anderson (14-0), 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
Division IV
Cleveland Glenville (11-3) vs. Shelby (14-0), 10:30 a.m.
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Today In History
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - After about 45 minutes of deliberation and a one-day trial, a 12-person jury found a 47-year-old Sidney man not guilty this week of trying to cause serious physical harm to his 4-month-old infant and the baby's mother in a Celina alleyway in August. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - An extended break didn't seem to slow Parkway down.
Over a week after their season opener, the Panthers kept their undefeated season intact with a 42-33 win over St. Marys in a MAC vs. WBL matchup on Tuesday at Panther Gymnasium.
"It's been nine days since we played, so to come out and beat a quality team like St. Marys, it feels really good," Parkway coach Dan Williamson said. [More]
Obituaries on December 3rd, 2025
James Lee Prichard (Bugs), 81, passed away Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at [More]
John W. Rosenbeck, age 74, of Ft Loramie, peacefully passed away in his sleep o [More]
Penelope Sue Wycuff, 2-days-old, of Wapakoneta, died at 7:07 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ch [More]
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ROCKFORD - Councilors on Tuesday approved legislation supporting a county effort to apply for a grant that would ultimately be used to tear down an abandoned structure outside of Rockford.
MINSTER - Councilors learned Tuesday night that final plans are being made for the expanded Minster Winter Festival on Dec. 12.
"There will be several food truck vendors, Santa and an ice-skating rink for the event," said village administrator Don Harrod.
CELINA - A 56-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to four years in prison last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on several felony drug possession charges.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday accepted their third annexation this year, this time approving the annexation of almost 16 acres of land into the village.
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Dec. 3-7 - 53rd Annual Christmas Tree Festival, Lima. Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local snapped a two-game losing streak to Western Buckeye League teams with a 61-23 win over Van Wert in Tuesday night girls basketball action at the Hangar.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Wet Willy's Wash Center is now open in what has been dubbed Crossroads Commerce Park on U.S Route 127 near the intersection of State Route 219.
Located on the freshly built, privately funded Eagle Drive connecting Crossroads Commerce Park to U.S. Route 127, Wet Willy's is a 12,500-square-foot facility featuring a twin-bay full-service wash and auto detailing center. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The nursing program at the University of Saint Francis was what sold Karlee Buschur.
But the chance to play volleyball for the Cougars was also a benefit.
The St. Henry senior formally signed with the school out of Fort Wayne on Monday, joining a program that is looking to climb their way back up the ladder in the Crossroads League. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2025
Janice Marie Homan, 73, of St. Marys, OH passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025 at her residence after fighting pancreatic cancer. [More]
Marlene A. Stephenson, age 75 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at Van Crest Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Danny K. Caupp, age 75, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Sharon S. Kelch Harter, 83, Sidney, formerly of Versailles and Celina, died of [More]
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CELNIA - The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday signed off on funding for nearly $1.4 million in professional services related to the rehabilitation of earthen dams and breakwater structures at Grand Lake St. Marys Park.
At press time, a second winter storm in days was moving into the Grand Lake region. With as much as 4-6 inches of new snow possible in parts of Merce
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair Board announced Monday that country music star Craig Morgan will headline the 2026 Auglaize County Fair Concert on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, closing out the final night of the fair.
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St. Marys swept Minster in non-league bowling action at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys on Monday night.
The St. Marys
TOLEDO (AP) - Austin Parks and London Praytor posted double-doubles to power Toledo to a 102-58 victory over Division II member Central State (Ohio) on Monday night.
CELINA - The 2024-25 boys basketball season was one of growing pains for Celina as they looked to rebuild with a young roster.
The Bulldogs went 4-19, losing the final 10 games. A bright spot could be found that three of the wins came in the Western Buckeye League.
CELINA - The climb has been steady for the Celina girls basketball team. After a 2-19 season in 2020-21 and 5-18 mark the next season, Bret Baucher stepped in and got things moving upward for the Bulldogs.
COLDWATER - There's a change in leadership for the Coldwater boys basketball team, but the new coach will have a familiar situation.
Will Hoskins t
COLDWATER - With four letterwinners returning this season, three earning conference accolades last season, expectations are solid for the Coldwater girls basketball team to improve on last season's 7-16 record.
FORT RECOVERY - After a tough 9-17 season a year ago, Fort Recovery looks to lean on its returning production to have a better 2025.
The Indians ha
FORT RECOVERY - Coming off a district finals loss a season ago, the Fort Recovery girls basketball team will hope the returning production leads to more success this season.
MARIA STEIN - After reaching the Division VII state final last season and finishing 26-3, the Marion Local boys basketball team enters the 2025-26 wi
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local girls basketball coach Beth Streib has a young veteran team coming back from a 22-3 season and a trip to the district finals.
MINSTER - With a few key cogs returning from a successful 2024-25 season, the Minster boys basketball team will look to be in the hunt for a Midwest Athletic Conference title run this season.
MINSTER - Fresh off a trip to the State Final Four, Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss will be looking to reload for another deep tournament run this season.
NEW BREMEN - Cory Stephens begins his seventh season at the helm of the New Bremen boys basketball program with a solid core of veterans looking to push the Cardinals into contention.
NEW BREMEN - There's new leadership for the New Bremen girls basketball program. Stephanie Wheeler has been busy preparing for her first season as the Cardinals head coach.
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Knoxville opened last season winning two of its first three games, but not many victories followed.
Kort Fledderjohann is hopeful that winning will be more sustainable this time around as he returns to the head coaching position he held from 2009 to 2015.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The New Knoxville girls are looking to move up in the Midwest Athletic Conference standings this year.
After winning two conference games last season, coach Alivia Koenig thinks that is very possible.
ROCKFORD - The Parkway boys basketball team is looking to rebuild after losing six players from last year's 9-14 team.
Coach Doug Hughes will begi
ROCKFORD - Coming off a sectional final berth, Parkway's girls basketball team will look to take a step forward in 2025.
The Panthers will only fie
ST. HENRY - St. Henry will hope a veteran presence guides the team to a successful season after a 10-13 record and a sectional final run last year.
ST. HENRY - Coming off a great season a year ago, St. Henry will look to its experience to carry the team farther in the postseason.
The Redskins r
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders want to win consistently this year.
So the program recently hired a coach with a winning track record.
Tim
ST. MARYS - St. Marys had some ups and downs in 2024-25 as they finished the season 8-16 overall and 5-4 in Western Buckeye League play.
It's logical to assume the Roughriders will have way more ups this season.
Hand-Up Village's board to seek new executive
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For the last decade, The Rev. Rick Brosher has served as the executive director of the nonprofit, faith-based community known as Hand-Up Village, providing temporary shelter to nearly 350 people as they endeavored to get their lives back on track. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2025
Kim Gibbons, age 71 of Celina, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Karen D. Hatcher, 73, Lima, died at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 29, 2025, at the Cridersville Care Center. [More]
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery took a 12-point lead after the first quarter and was up 20 points at halftime as the Indians opened their 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 66-52 win over Delphos Jefferson on Saturday night at the Stage in Delphos.
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The NCAA announced its 64-team field for the Division I women's volleyball tournament, and there will be a local connection in this year's tournament.
Public Notices
Stay informed with Public Notices in print and online. In the past 30 days there have been 22 public notices. Including:
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• 3 Notice
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• 2 Foreclosure
• 1 Name Change
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