OSGOOD - An area fourth-generation family-owned independent meat processor has been awarded a $250,000 grant to expand its processing capacity and increase direct-to-consumer shipments of processed beef.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Ohio state director Charles Tassell and U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, announced this week that USDA will invest $250,000 in Winner's Meats through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). [More]
James B. "Jim" Dabbelt born March 20, 1942 to Nobert and Patricia Dabbelt died November 2, 2026. He is survived by his wife Barbara C. (Kerns) Dabbelt. [More]
In the first installment of the Macedon Story we told of the Guenther House Mystery, along with a few new angles. Here, we will recount other Macedon history which is not only surprising, but practically unknown save to those lives and forebears who have been closely connected with the community.
CELINA - A 40-year-old Columbus man was sentenced to over a year in prison in Mercer County Common Pleas Court this week on two probation violations for a previous conviction related to forgery.
Fort Recovery, Parkway win to match up in regional final
CLAYTON - While Fort Recovery and Parkway entered their respective Division VI volleyball regional semifinals as the "away teams", the two Midwest Athletic Conference members looked right at home.
Coldwater advanced to the regional final for the first time since 2024 in defeating Huron 25-16, 29-27, 25-13 in the Division V regional volleyball semifinals on Thursday night at Ontario High School. It's the Cavaliers first win in seven meetings with the Tigers.
Gabe Drushell had three goals as Richfield Revere pulled away in the second half and defeated Celina 5-0 in the Division III boys soccer regional semifinals on Wednesday night at Port Clinton High School.
After five area teams won their high school football playoff openers last Friday night, the full contingent of area teams take to the gridiron on Friday as the three local teams that earned first round byes will move in for regional quarterfinal action.
Marion Local returns to Division VII action after the bye week, facing Fort Loramie for the sixth time in program history, with the Flyers taking all five previous meetings.
CELINA - Mercer County voters in multiple townships approved levies for fire protection Tuesday night, while voters in the Village of Mendon passed a renewal levy for the village's operating expenses.
Hopewell Township voters overwhelmingly passed the 1.95-mill renewal levy along with a 0.3 mill increase for fire protection. [More]
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Village Council witnessed the swearing in of a Rockford resident to council to fill a vacant seat Tuesday night.
Joel Temple won out over one other candidate the council was considering. The 42-year-old lifelong Rockford resident is a production manager at engineering company Danfoss in Van Wert. Temple has three sons. [More]
CELINA - Republican State Rep. Angie King, Celina, was elected to a third term during Tuesday night's general election, handily winning over Democrat Arienne Childrey for the second time with 80% of the vote.
CELINA - Keith Faber, a Republican currently serving as Ohio auditor, was defeating Democrat John J. Kulewicz in the Ohio attorney general race, as of press time.
The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 71-year-old Logan County man found in a ditch after he'd previously been reported missing.
MINSTER - The Minster Village Council approved a resolution Tuesday night accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Auglaize County Budget Commission and also authorized the hiring of an intern for the public works department.
Bowling Green hands Celina first loss in regional semifinals
FINDLAY - The tough part about an undefeated regular season, is that the first loss stings even harder. Celina girls soccer felt that on Tuesday night in Findlay, as Bowling Green score first and last to beat the Bulldogs 2-1 in the D-III regional semifinals.
Used Heimlich training to aid choking football fan
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Tri Star Career Compact med prep program student is being hailed as a hero after she successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on an Elida High School student who was choking during the St. Marys vs. Elida high school football game at Elida on Oct. 23. [More]
CELINA - A 41-year-old Dayton man was arrested in Celina Friday after authorities reportedly located several syringes loaded with over 3 grams of methamphetamine residue in his vehicle.
ST. MARYS - Otterbein SeniorLife in St. Marys celebrated the groundbreaking for the next phase of its Voyage Collection of residences on Oct. 19, marking an expansion that will bring 20 new independent living patio homes to the community.
A 12-year-old Versailles boy was injured Sunday in a UTV rollover accident on State Route 185 in Darke County, a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
Area teams looking to punch ticket to state final four
The Midwest Athletic Conference is well-represented as volleyball enters Sweet 16 play with regional tournaments this week with half of the membership still alive.
Mercer County health officials confirmed the county's first measles case of 2026 over the weekend, bringing the highly contagious disease to the Grand Lake region.
The case comes as the nation grapples with its largest measles outbreak in 35 years. [More]
Jeffries' goal lifts Celina to district championship
By Joe Schatz
SHELBY - Celina fans had quite a distance to travel Saturday for the Bulldogs' boys soccer Division III district title against Lexington in Shelby. But the team made the trip worth it, as Bridon Jeffries' first-half goal was all they needed to beat the Minutemen 1-0 to win the district title and advance to the regional semifinals. [More]
Area harvest is on schedule, yields are satisfactory
With the help of recent favorable weather conditions, this year's harvest has progressed nicely in the past few weeks, Mercer County ag educator Ryan McMichael said.
When Amanda asked if I wanted to go to Traders Days (Oct. 1-4), I immediately said yes. I have a few friends who hunt, so I have heard of this type of event. I really didn't know what to expect, but she has never led me astray, so I was game.
Tiffin and Troy hosted regional cross country meets, with a number of area teams and runners earning berths to this week's state meet at Fortress Obetz.
Owen Neal's goal in the second half held up for the remainder of the match as Mansfield Christian defeated New Knoxville 1-0 in the Division V boys soccer district championship match on Saturday evening at Frost-Kalnow Stadium at Tiffin Columbian High School.
