Monday, December 11th, 2017
By Ed Gebert
Auglaize and Mercer counties' snowplow drivers are ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store for this winter.
Recent years have not presented the headaches that the more experienced drivers often recall from the winters of 1977, 1978 and 1983.
But each winter presents its own set of driving challenges and drivers are prepared for the worst. [More]
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - A copious number of fouls were called on New Bremen and St. Marys during Saturday's contest.
All that mattered to Cardinal coach Adam Dougherty when the dust settled was the end result: a win.
Avery Powers scored 21 points, and the Cardinals picked up their first victory of the season with a 60-55 victory over St. Marys at Murotech Court. [More]
Obituaries on December 11th, 2017
Philip W. Fishbaugh, 86, of Spencerville and formerly of Mendon, passed away at [More]
Barbara Ann Schuh age 77, of Greenville passed away at 1:30 AM on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. [More]
Lois M. Hein, 49, of Montezuma, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Madge Elaine "Peg" Shock, age 88, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on December 11th, 2017
Subscriber stories on December 11th, 2017
Surrogacy 'incredible,' area woman says
CELINA - Being a surrogate mother is stressful, emotional and very personal, but if Emily Westerfield had to describe it in one word, she would say it's incredible.
Motorists around Mercer and Auglaize counties made it through the first snowfall of the winter with minimal damage.
Reports from the Mercer County
Action taken against Steiner
SPRINGFIELD - Northwestern Local Schools Superintendent Jesse Steiner has been placed on administrative leave. Steiner was previously the superintendent at Celina City schools.
Toledo Bowsher outscores Celina 29-14 in final period to keep Bulldogs winless
CELINA - When watching video of Toledo Bowsher, the names Eric Morant and Kyree Joyce never blipped on the radar of the Celina coaches and players.
After the first few minutes of the fourth quarter, however, Morant and Joyce became well acquainted with the Bulldogs.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina wrestling team continued its successful start to the season in winning the Golden Eagles Classic at Madison Plains High School in London on Saturday.