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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Fiore opens busy week with win
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - Ethan Fiore is 20 years old, but his control was vintage.
Fiore rolled four straight strikes in the stepladder championship final and never looked back in winning the PBA Central Region Kremer Roofing Classic with a 214-186 win over Alec Keplinger on Sunday afternoon at Community Lanes as a week of pro bowling action in the Grand Lake area got into full swing. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2025
Barry Rolfes
Barry J. Rolfes, age 76, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his home on Frida [More]
Sr. Berenice Janszen
Janszen, Sister Berenice, 99, died at St. Leonard on August 15, 2025, in Center [More]
Burke Goines
Burke Lee Goines, 61 of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on [More]
Thomas Minton
Thomas Edward Minton, age 78, of Grove City passed away August 14, 2025. He was [More]
Ralph Rethman
Ralph Rethman, 87 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday August 16, 2025, [More]
Karen Stucke
Karen Ann (Mendenhall) Stucke, age 66 of Coldwater, died Friday, August 15, 202 [More]
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'Paint the Town' event raises Alzheimer's awareness
CELINA- Paint the Town Purple is back for its second year this week in Celina, and first year in St. Marys, to educate residents about the Alzheimer's Association and the services available to locals affected by the disease and other forms of dementia.
Several injured in two separate accidents in Darke Co.
Several area people sustained minor injuries in two separate car accidents in Darke County on Friday night, according to a news release from the county sheriff's office.
St. Charles Center to host exhibit on Randolph freepeople
A traveling history exhibit about the extraordinary journey and legacy of the Randolph freedpeople will come to the St. Charles Center in Carthagena next month.
Off and running
Area volleyball teams compete at annual Cavalier Spike-Off
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The 2025 high school girls volleyball season began in earnest on Saturday as Coldwater hosted its 16th annual Cavalier Spike-Off at the Palace. Among the eight-team tournament included two defending state champions, a runner-up and a regional finalist.
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Bremenfest

Coldwater, St. Henry, New Knoxville, St. Marys at Cavalier Spike-Off volleyball

Coldwater vs Celina football scrimmage

Minster vs St. Henry boys golf
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Today In History
Today in History: August 18, 19th Amendment gives women the vote
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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Dogs' best friend
Area rescue turns doggie endings into new starts
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - A Grand Lake dog lover is saving the lives of canines scheduled for euthanasia with a newly established dog rescue.
Although St. Marys resident Jamie Perry just created the nonprofit Redemption Tails Rescue in mid-June, she said she's already saved around 20 dogs that were slated to be euthanized at Memphis Animal Services in Tennessee. [More]
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ODNR lifts health advisory on lake beach
CELINA - Grand Lake region conservationists celebrated a small win on Friday morning with the removal of a state recreational public health advisory at an area beach.
Auglaize offers public meetings on tax proposal
The Auglaize County Commissioners will hold public informational meetings to inform citizens of a 0.5% sales and use tax continuation proposal set to
Riders win soccer opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys opened its boys soccer season on Friday night, traveling to the Toledo area to gain a 2-1 victory over Oregon Clay.
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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Tressel talks workforce training on visit to Tri Star
By William Kincaid
CELINA - When Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel took over as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2001, one of the first things he figured out was that if the football team didn't let any of the good players leave, it was going to win.
"Well that's [More]
Grove sentenced to 100+ years
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - A 44-year-old Columbus man convicted of first-degree felony rape, along with 40 other child sex crimes against a preteen girl from Fort Recovery, was sentenced to over a century in prison on Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2025
Nick Romer
Nicholas "Nick" J. Romer, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at Van Wert Manor. [More]
Lois Clutter
Lois E. (Custer) Clutter, 92, of Rockford died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Tranquility of Rockford, surrounded by her family. [More]
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Smashing Success
Mercer fair draws big crowds
CELINA - The 173rd Mercer County Fair was a smashing success, with the country concert reaching an attendance high-water mark, livestock entries fetching record prices and throngs of people enjoying the myriad events and attractions all week long.
New market brings new flavor to New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Great things are cooking at The Goods, a new specialty grocery store and market located in the heart of New Bremen.
The market, which had its grand opening on Monday, was abuzz with excited and potentially hungry customers.
New Knoxville welcomes new firefighter
NEW KNOXVILLE - The New Knoxville Village Council on Wednesday night swore in a new firefighter, advanced flood protection regulations and approved multiple infrastructure and energy measures during a meeting that mixed routine approvals with long-term planning for the community's needs.
St. Marys school board expands lease for church
ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday expanded the district's three-year lease with the Rock City Church of Hilliard to host evening church programs.
Types of income levies discussed at Parkway BOE meeting
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Wednesday discussed the difference between the two types of school income tax levies in Ohio during the regular school board meeting.
Big day on the course
Minster, St. Henry have milestones in MAC golf battle
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Career days were experienced by both Minster and St. Henry as the schools met in Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf action on Thursday afternoon at Arrowhead.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Auglaize election board finalizes November ballot
By William Kincaid
  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Elections members on Wednesday certified petitions of nonpartisan candidates, setting up a number of contested school board races for the Nov. 4 general election.
Also on the ballot, the Auglaize County Commissioners are seeking a 10-year renewal of a sales and use tax to support the county's general fund. [More]
The achievements of Thomas Godfrey
By Bronsart Gilberg
Few citizens of Mercer County have ever been more widely known or achieved more deserved recognition, than the Hon. Thomas J. Godfrey of Celina, who died Nov. 30, 1906.
Mr. Godfrey was fortunate in having enjoyed far greater education advantage [More]
Obituaries on August 14th, 2025
Martha "Martie" Hoying
Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Martha "Martie" Mary (Hess) Hoying. [More]
Larry Powers
Larry B. Powers, 76, of New Bremen, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 1:37 A.M. after a long battle with his health. [More]
Mary Gilbert
Mary E. Gilbert, age 73, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Health district to raise some fees
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District will raise some of its local license fees next month in an effort to better cover program costs.
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2nd man sentenced in Celina domestic fight
CELINA - A 48-year-old Celina man that fought back after he was bludgeoned by his girlfriend's uncle with a meat cleaver last fall was sentenced to probation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Shelby Co. included on disaster relief list
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that he has authorized the use of the State Disaster Relief Program to support 12 counties that were significant
Chickasaw to apply for street work grant
CHICKASAW - Councilors authorized the village engineer on Wednesday night to apply for a $500,000 state grant to pay a large share of a proposed major street reconstruction project.
Mercer fair livestock champions sold
The Mercer County Junior Fair Livestock Auction was created to encourage young 4-H and FFA members to bring livestock projects to the Mercer County F
Area set to host pro bowling tournaments
For 10 days starting Friday, the Grand Lake area will be a hotbed of professional bowling.
The Professional Bowlers Association will take control of the area with three Central Region tournaments with in the region.
Bulldogs remain unbeaten
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina improved to 3-0 in girls tennis action after edging Greenville 3-2 on Wednesday at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Stay cool while fishing
Good day everyone. I hope you all are trying to stay cool in this heat.
There are so many challenges in this kind of heat for any kind of activity. Staying hydrated is probably the biggest challenge.
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