Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
By Jared Mauch
MINSTER - The village could host a second solar field and more energy storage sites.
Half Moon Ventures of Chicago CEO Michael Hastings spoke to village council members on Tuesday about building another solar field and up to two more energy storage sites in the coming years. [More]
Celina falls to Bath, Elida in super-tri
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Celina wrestling team had a tough challenge in the season opening set of matches as the Bulldogs hosted a Western Buckeye League super-tri at the high school.
The Bulldogs, missing several starters due to injury, struggled against Bath before falling 55-24 in the first match and then had to face reigning WBL co-champion Elida in round two. Elida dominated the match to finish 2-0 with a 55-9 win over Celina. [More]
Obituaries on December 7th, 2016
Michael J. McMurray, age 74, of St. Marys, OH, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:05 am at Vancrest of St. Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Marilyn J. Kahler, 78, Mendon, died on Dec. 5, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospita [More]
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WAPAKONETA - The city of St. Marys could receive up to $50,000 in Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grant funds to maintain the Miami-Erie Canal.
CELINA - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Mercer Residential Services Inc.
The inside of the MRSI's Adult Day Services building at 42
More participation sought for 2017
CELINA - Downtown's Midnight Gladness Sale on Friday was deemed a success during Tuesday's meeting of the Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce's Retail Group.
FORT LORAMIE - Reyan Frey carried the scoring load for Fort Loramie in the first half. Marissa Meiring took control in the second.
Together, the Redskin duo carried the defending Division IV state champions to a 56-47 victory over New Bremen in non-conference action on Tuesday night.
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Compiled by Colin Foster
Houston built an eight-point lead after one quarter and maintained control the rest of the way en route to handing visiting New Knoxville a 44-32 loss on Tuesday night.
ST. MARYS - New owners have reopened the skating rink on Celina Road in St. Marys.
Grand Lake Skate USA is the new name of the rink formerly known as Woodland Roller-dome. The new owners are Dan and Lena Moore, who basically grew up loving roller skating.
CELINA - A local business owner has purchased the former Casey Jones restaurant property in Celina.
Celina Recycling Center has purchased the building at 438 E. Market St., from John Bertke and Linda Poor, according to Mercer County Recorders Office records.