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Monday, January 12th, 2026
Officials highlight how the funds help families
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County officials are gearing up to put a 10-year property tax renewal for children's services on the May 5 primary election ballot.
Originally approved at 0.4 mills at the November 2016 general election, the levy has brought in about $438,969 annually to help pay for operating and capital improvement expenditures to support children's services. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2026
Norman W. Alig, age 89, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Alvin I. Lochtefeld, age 85 of Chickasaw, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Janet Louise Doseck, 77, New Bremen, died at 1:34 a.m. Jan. 8, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2026
CELINA - It was the perfect blend of solid offense and defense for the girls basketball team on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs posted their best
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina had a dominating day on the mats, going 6-0 to win the Bob Sielski Memorial Duals wrestling tournament on Sat