By William Kincaid
CELINA - Last week, the cost to apply for a new vendor's license in Ohio jumped from $25 to $50 to help law enforcement take a bite out of organized retail theft harming both retailers and consumers.
The additional $25 from both county vendor's l [More]
Obituaries on April 19th, 2025
Mary Louise Seger, 94 of Minster, passed away at 3:34 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Janelle E. Duffy, age 54, of Appleton, Wisconsin, and formerly of Celina, Ohio, [More]
Marjorie "Marge" Mack, 91, formerly of Spencerville, died April 16, 2025, at Otterbein Senior Living Center, St Marys. [More]
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CELINA - It's high time to fire up the skeeter zapper and bust out the bug repellent as health officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers posed by tick and mosquito bites to human and pet health, urging Ohioans to safeguard themselves against the noxious pests.
New Bremen wins softball and baseball games over Jackson Center
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen hosted Jackson Center in a softball-baseball doubleheader on Friday, with the Cardinals picking up the sweep of the Tigers.
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College student turns family farm tragedy into award-winning film
By Abigail Miller
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A young, local filmmaker earned national recognition this month for a short documentary about his family's journey to rebuild after a fire heavily damaged the milking parlor at their dairy farm near Celina last January.
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Fort Recovery scores five in ninth to beat New Bremen
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - After letting a three-run lead slip away in the bottom of the sixth, allowing the game to go into extra innings, Fort Recovery scored five runs in the top of the ninth to post an 8-3 victory at New Bremen Thursday.
The Indians sent 10 batters to the plate in the ninth, scoring five runs on five hits and two walks. [More]
Obituaries on April 18th, 2025
Thomas A. Wise passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at [More]
William L. Dedrick, 75 of St.Marys Twp. in Auglaize Co., OH died Sunday March 30, 2025 at Elmwood in New Bremen, OH. [More]
David McDermitt, 71, of Saint Marys, died 6:34 Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Richard E. "Dick" Paul, 93, Geneva, Indiana, died April 16, 2025, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. [More]
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CELINA - City councilors this week passed first reading of legislation to transfer $3.7 million from the 0.5% additional income tax collections and general fund into savings accounts to finance future park, police, fire and street projects and equipment.
CELINA - Celina was recognized as a Tree City USA on Wednesday during the Northwest Ohio awards ceremony hosted by Bowling Green and the Bowling Green Tree Commission.
A Montgomery County woman banned previously from working as a Medicaid provider was sentenced Thursday to six to nine years in prison for again defrauding the program - this time stealing $1.5 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reported in a news release.
COLDWATER - After taking St. Henry's early shot, Coldwater battled back.
The Cavaliers plated three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to rally and beat Celina 5-3 in Western Buckeye League baseball action at Montgomery Field.
How (and why) to add a tree to your property
CELINA - The ground may be heavily saturated at the moment and the temperatures dramatically fluctuating from day to day, but with Arbor Day right around the corner, now is a great time to contact a nursery or gardening center about planting a new tree before they're bombarded with orders.
By Abigail Miller
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools joined the growing chorus of area school districts concerned about the state's pending biennium budget at their regular board meeting on Monday night.
School board member Jesse Rose, in a prepared statement, condemned the House's proposal of the biennium budget that was passed last week, known as House Bill 96. [More]
St. Marys gets walk-off win over Celina in WBL baseball
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Twice St. Marys had chances to get a walk-off win over Celina, only to leave the bases loaded.
Grady Hughes made sure there would not be a third time.
Hughes' two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Luke Rammel from second base to give the Roughriders a 2-1 victory over the cross-lake rival Bulldogs at K.C. Geiger Park on Wednesday, capping off the game just minutes away from reaching three hours. [More]
Obituaries on April 17th, 2025
Jan E. Schlickman, 87, of Willshire, OH, passed away at his residence on Wednes [More]
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CELINA - To raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month, a local high school student is spearheading a mental health family fun day.
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Officials still working out plans, fees for pool use
CELINA - City council is in the midst of formulating rental agreements for two private summer recreational swim and dive teams wanting to use Bryson Memorial Swimming Pool this summer.
ST. MARYS - Amid biennium budget deliberations in Columbus, the St. Marys City Schools administration met with their state senator this week to plead their case against the House's recent proposal, in which the district could lose at least $6 million in savings.
CELINA - A 62-year-old Celina man was sentenced to probation on Wednesday after allegedly causing the death of his dog through physical harm.
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Mercer County officials are reminding ag producers to avoid creating hazards and maintenance problems as they plant near roadways this spring.
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Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued the following advisory on road closings due to construction work in Mercer County:

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There are many fascinating mysteries in the Mercer County Historical Museum with donated artifacts that are sometimes difficult to figure out.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway scored in the top of the first inning and added to the lead throughout to earn its second straight baseball victory with a 7-3 win at Delphos Jefferson on Wednesday. The Panthers get back to .500 at 5-5.
Local couple serves up farm-to-table with a twist
By Erin Gardner
WAPAKONETA - In the name of the farm-to-table mindset, a local couple is determined to help people reconnect with their food sources while preserving resources and being kind to Mother Nature.
Heather Walbright and Nathan Burnell moved from So [More]
Obituaries on April 16th, 2025
Thomas V. Bertke, 76, of Celina, OH died 5:09 p.m. Sunday April 13, 2025 at JTD [More]
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COLDWATER - Coldwater Exempted Village Schools Board of Education members made one last push before their third consecutive levy attempt to stress their district's grim financial outlook for the future.
MINSTER - Village councilors in Minster on Tuesday heard first reading of an ordinance to establish rules about when and where residents can set off fireworks.
CELINA - Looking to avert the type of traffic jam that occurred last time around, elections officials are urging residents who vote at Market Hall to enter and exit the Mercer County Fairgrounds at the general admission drive near Machine Pro Technologies at the May 6 special election.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Local Schools Board of Education members on Monday night approved multiple district policy revisions and additions, including a parents' bill of rights and released time for religious instruction during the school day.
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections is on the hunt for a deputy director and an elections administrator as the two positions will soon be vacant.
St. Henry scores late to defeat Minster in MAC action
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to complete a rally and defeat Minster 7-4 in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action on Tuesday at Four Seasons Park in Minster.
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