Thursday, August 15th, 2019
Obituaries on August 15th, 2019
Robert L. Koeper, 68, of Saint Marys, died 7:45 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Stories on August 15th, 2019
Body is found in vehicle registered to Shawna Ressler
GIBSON TOWNSHIP - A body found in a black Chevy Trail Blazer that crashed and overturned in a steep, wooded ditch may be that of a 33-year-old Union City woman who's been missing more than a week. [More]
Food sculptor turns food into works of art
CELINA - Parents may discourage kids from playing with their food, but that's precisely Chef Ray Duey's forte.
In a small tent in front of the juni
Celina amphitheater to host Eagles tribute band
CELINA - Officials will celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater with a family-friendly, rock 'n' roll spectacular featuring the music of the Eagles. [More]
ST. MARYS - Construction crews are working on completing as much as possible of the new athletic complex before the first home football game in September.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Election officials during Wednesday's meeting certified a long list of petitions including for two write-in candidates in St. Marys for the upcoming general election.
CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members discussed how best to fill three empty administrative-level positions.
Health board members have been searching for a part-time health commissioner, full-time health department administrator and most recently an emergency response coordinator.
My view
By DOUG DREXLER
Managing editor
Violent young men are striking out. Changing financial and social situations have left them hopeless. They're missing out on the nation's prosperity. As their families break apart with despair and drug use, they're cast adrift.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nathan Kaiser carded a two-over 38 to help Coldwater win its Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf opener with a 172-176 victory over rival St. Henry on Wednesday at the Mercer County Elks Golf Club.
ST. MARYS - The ninth annual Waynestock - Living for the Rock Christian music festival will host four national acts performing for thousands of fans at St. Marys' Skip Baughman Stadium on Saturday.
Local pictures on August 15th, 2019