Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
Residential, entertainment district in lakeshore plan
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A new development encompassing residences dwellings, an entertainment district and Boardwalk Grill restaurant is shaping up for West Bank Road.
If all goes as planned, work on phase 1 of the Boardwalk District would get underway this fall, according to Randy Bruns. Bruns Construction Enterprises is developing the project. [More]
Bulldogs beat Chieftains in volleyball opener
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - There were quite a few butterflies fluttering in the stomachs of the Celina volleyball team as they opened the season on Friday night.
Fortunately, they were able to capture them quickly and gave new coach Angela Bourne her first win in a 25-19, 25-14, 25-13 sweep of Bellefontaine at the Intermediate School. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2020
John L. Bonvillian, 69, Hartford City, Indiana, died on Aug. 20, 2020, at Visit [More]
Donald E. Fennig, 90, of Van Wert passed away at 11:59 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence. [More]
William R. Fritzinger, age 79 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Parkview Hospital, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Paul Johnsman, 69, Celina, died on Aug. 21, 2020, at Mercer County Community Ho [More]
L. Russell Phillips Jr., age 67, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2020, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2020
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2020
CELINA - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mercer County increased by 13 on Friday, raising the total to 731.
In Auglaize County, six new confirmed cases took that county's total to 344.
Legal only on own property, mayor says
CELINA - Celina police officers plan to crack down on users of electric skateboards and similar devices after a series of warnings issued to riders has failed to deter their use.
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys man faces drug charges after members of the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office and Grand Lake Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in the Villa Nova area.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marah Smith's goal early in the second half broke a 2-2 halftime tie and gave Bryan a 3-2 winover Celina in the season opener in girls soccer in Bryan.