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Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Panel talks latest on breast cancer screening
By Erin Gardner
  COLDWATER - As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, medical experts and breast cancer survivors and patients shared insights on screenings, detection and treatment options during a specialized panel in Coldwater on Monday.
More than a dozen wo [More]
Fort council looks at pool liner to fix leak
By Abigail Miller
  FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors learned Monday the Fort Recovery pool has a 40-foot-long crack in its south wall, causing a loss of about 500,000 gallons of water a month.
Councilors heard from village administrator Aaron Rengers that in a recent pool leak detection report done by a diving team, it was reported that the village's pool structure and pressure system failed. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2026
Ronald Compton
On October 16, 2026, at 5:05 am Ron peacefully passed away with his daughter An [More]
Edward Grieshop
Edward H. Grieshop age 88, of Anna, Ohio died on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Ohio Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. [More]
Shirley Degen
Shirley Ann Degen, 79, Celina, died Oct. 16, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.  
Funeral services are 7 p.m. today at the Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. [More]
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Celina indicates facility plan a 'go'
CELINA - Superintendent Brooke Gessler at Monday night's regular school board meeting insisted that Celina City Schools is moving forward with a master facility plan to address athletic facilities and other school buildings not set for demolition as part of the ongoing building project.
Fort Recovery board to bid out Barrenbrugge work
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery school board members on Monday updated more than 20 district policies and heard an update on planned upgrades to Barrenbrugge Athletic Park.
Auglaize Historical Society buys Armstrong home
Ex-military pilot donates $400,000 to help buy house
TOLEDO (AP) - Pilot Ken Schreiber was 9 when Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in 1969 - a moment he would never forget. Like Armstrong, he too became a military fighter pilot.
Rockford library announces $10K Carnegie grant
The Rockford Carnegie Library this week announced the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 special initiative.
Charges against Indiana teen moved to common pleas
CELINA - A Mercer County Juvenile Court felonious assault case against an Indiana teen was transferred to common pleas court last week after a judge concluded the teen could not be rehabilitated within the juvenile system.
2 indicted on theft charges
CELINA - A St. Marys man and an Indiana woman were indicted last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for reportedly stealing over $1,500 in store merchandise from an unidentified retailer.
Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball
May repeats as top player
Versailles hitter Kiley May earned her second straight Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball Player of the Year award as the conference coaches announced its postseason honors.
Western Buckeye League Soccer Honors
Heitmeyer, Good earn league honors
Shawnee senior Connor Heitmeyer and Elida senior Lexie Good were named the top soccer players as the Western Buckeye League coaches announced their all-league honors on Sunday.
Western Buckeye League Volleyball Honors
Shawnee's Upshaw named Player of the Year
Shawnee junior Gianna Upshaw was named the Western Buckeye League volleyball Player of the Year by the league coaches in the annual postseason honors meeting.
Computer Points Review
Some teams locked in, others looking to move up
This article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games and starts to look ahead to playoff matchups. In Thursday's Goal Line, we present our end-of-season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.
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Coldwater High School presents "The Dream Starts Now: A Student Cabaret Showcase"

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The TRU Challenge Competition

WBL Cross Country Championships
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Monday, October 19th, 2026
Repeat performance
Celina girls win second straight title; Bulldog boys finish runner-up
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina needed a dominate day to repeat as Western Buckeye League girls cross country champions.
And as they have much of the season, the Bulldogs got it, edging Ottawa-Glandorf 48-52 to repeat as champions at the league meet at Veterans Park in Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2026
Jeanette Osterholt
Jeanette Mary Elizabeth (Dues Billerman) Osterholt passed away on October 18, 2 [More]
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Gen. John Stark: Live Free, or Die!
CELINA-Known for coining the New Hampshire state motto of "Live free, or die," Maj. Gen. John Stark was merely a common man thrust into uncommon times.
Man, 44, indicted on drug charge
CELINA- A 44-year-old Celina man arrested last weekend after over 80 grams of methamphetamine were found in his vehicle was indicted Thursday on a drug trafficking charge in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for a separate alleged incident in July.
Midwest Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships
Spitzer's performance sparks Versailles sweep
Minster's Niekamp wins girls race as Tigers snap Wildcats' title streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A week after shattering the course record at Coldwater, Jackson Spitzer made his final run in the Midwest Athletic Conference cross country meet one of the ages.
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Battle to the finish
Ottawa-Glandorf defeat Celina in battle of unbeatens
By Joe Schatz
OTTAWA - If April showers bring May flowers, Celina will hope that its damp Week Nine loss against Ottawa-Glandorf will lead to growth in the postseason, as the Bulldogs' late rally from a 19-7 deficit came up just short in a 22-20 loss in a battle of Western Buckeye League unbeatens at Titan Stadium in Putnam County. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2026
William Wilker
William J. Wilker, age 72 of North Star, Ohio, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, [More]
William Schwieterman
William "Bill" Schwieterman, age 85, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, October [More]
Margaret Schmit
Margaret (Koenig) Schmit of St. Henry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Octo [More]
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Gilberg on 100: 'It's quite an honor'
NEW BREMEN- What began as a radio and gift shop in the 1920's has evolved into a third-generation furniture store that's served the Grand Lake region and beyond for a century.
No one hurt in Celina house fire
No one was injured Friday morning in a structure fire off of U.S. Route 33 that left a two-story house heavily damaged, a news release from Celina Fire Chief Brian Davis states.
Celina police investigates credit card fraud reports
The Celina Police Department received multiple reports of high-value credit card fraud through digital payment methods at local retail stores earlier this month, a news release from Police Chief Tom Wale states.
Riders defeat Kenton
ST. MARYS - With back-to-back stops to open the second half St. Marys was able to defuse the high powered Kenton offense to post a 34-20 Western Buckeye League victory Friday night at Grand Lake Health Systems Field.
Redskins hold off Cavs
ST. HENRY - It was a big game for both St. Henry and Coldwater on Friday night.
Fortunately for the Redskins, Drew Langenkamp showed up big time.
Marion outlasts determinted Wildcats
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers used a methodical and effective ground attack and the occasional big play to secure a 28-7 victory over the Minster Wildcats. The win ensures the Flyers of at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title.
Versailles defeats Parkway
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles held Parkway to a negative eight yards of total offense in picking up a 40-7 win over the Panthers in Rockford on Friday night.
Cardinals hang on to defeat Indians
FORT RECOVERY - Rain, turnovers and a stubborn Fort Recovery defense made for a messy Friday night, but New Bremen found its footing when it mattered most.
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Friday, October 16th, 2026
Meet Maddie Fleck - golfer, creator, brand
By William Kincaid
Celina High School graduate Maddie Fleck has made a name for herself while golfing at Ashland University, capitalizing on name, image and likeness compensation opportunities and creating content for more than 24,000 followers across numerous social media accounts. [More]
Toughing it out
Coldwater outlasts Parkway to win outright MAC title
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - If there was ever a team to define the word "resilient" this volleyball season, Coldwater would be a popular pick.
After a pair of tough losses earlier in the week, the Cavaliers came back from 1-0 and 2-1 match deficits to beat Parkway 20-25, 25-13, 25-27, 25-15, 15-10 Thursday night to claim the team's sixth Midwest Athletic Conference title, with the most recent coming in 2024. [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2026
Dan Nangle
Dan "Smiley" Nangle, 59, of Springfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Octob [More]
Roger Stachler
Roger L. Stachler, of St. Henry, passed away on his 91st birthday, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
William Wilker
William J. Wilker, 72, North Star, died Oct. 15, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
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Pediatrician urges parents to ask about vaccines
CELINA - As the usage of vaccination waivers continues to rise among Ohio's kindergarteners, the state's pediatricians and medical industry leaders continue to stress the importance of vaccination for staving off potentially dangerous disease outbreaks.
Vivid fall colors now on display
Grand Lake region is still 'changing'
COLUMBUS - Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples.
Cardinals defeat Wildcats in four
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen wrapped up the volleyball regular season by doing their part in trying to secure a share of the MAC title in defeating backyard rival Minster in four sets at Wildcat Gymnasium.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Always a good time to fish
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