Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners Tuesday morning rejected a petition seeking the vacation of parts of Karch and Swamp roads near Stoneco limestone quarry in Jefferson Township, saying the move would not serve public convenience and welfare.
About 13 residents who filled commissioners' office, including some who have protested the roads' vacations on multiple grounds, welcomed the ruling. [More]
Obituaries on March 2nd, 2022
Janice E. Albright, age 83 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Mercy Health -St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Delma A. (Vondrell) Depweg, age 98, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Otterbein Senior Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Cory J. Haynes, age 31, of Celina, died on Friday, February 25, 2022 at St. Rit [More]
Local pictures on March 2nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on March 2nd, 2022
Lack of volunteers cited as reason
ROCKFORD - Village council members meeting Tuesday voted to abolish the Shanes Park Board of Trustees due to a lack of volunteers to serve on the board.
New vehicle will replace one totaled in crash
CELINA - Mercer County Veterans Service Officer Thomas Risch was given the go-ahead to purchase a 2015 Fort Transit 15-passenger van to replace the one that was deemed a total loss after its involvement in Feb. 17 fatal accident in Darke County.
MINSTER - Village council members approved a 2022 appropriations ordinance totaling $30.29 million at Tuesday's meeting, an increase of $4.85 million over last year's budget with more money set aside for street and storm water projects this year.
Flyers heat up behind big man Knapke to beat Redskins
WAPAKONETA - After St. Henry's Seth Heitkamp launched a 3-pointer from the volleyball line in the final seconds of the first half and watched it rattle home at the buzzer, the Redskins seemed to have seized the momentum.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ohio Northern University freshman and Celina graduate Holden Cubberley officially earned qualifying spots in two events at the NCAA Division III National Swimming and Diving Championships that will take place March 16-19 in Indianapolis.