Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
By Sandy Rose Schwieterman
A Fort Recovery man was arrested on Monday after a reported "low speed chase" in Ohio and Indiana by law enforcement with his two children in the car, according to a news release from the Fort Recovery Police Department.
Cristopher Lessing, 31, reportedly is being held at the Mercer County jail on multiple misdemeanor and felony charges including drug possession, resisting arrest and endangering children, according to a search of inmate records at the jail. [More]
Senior first Celina girls bowler to reach state
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Ashtyn Huber thought her great season on the lanes for the Celina girls bowling team couldn't get any better.
But then she came up with her best effort of her career to make things just a little nicer.
The Celina senior became the first Bulldog girls bowler since bowling became an official school sport at Celina to qualify for the state tournament, making the trip to Columbus for the Division I state tournament this weekend. [More]
Obituaries on March 8th, 2022
Rev. Daniel R. Keyes, age 67, of rural New Bremen, died suddenly at his residence in the early morning hours of March 1, 2022. [More]
Roger S. Niekamp, 75, of Montezuma, OH passed peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022 surrounded by his family. [More]
Robert Tanner, age 86, of St. Marys, passed away at his home on March 6, 2022, at 4:48 am, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Local pictures on March 8th, 2022
Subscriber stories on March 8th, 2022
Move in response to private solar panels
CELINA - Bracing for a future of more customer-generated renewable electricity, city council members have approved new interconnection standards.
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ST. MARYS - St. Marys police on Saturday arrested Joseph P. DeMarco, 31, St. Marys, on two counts of felonious assault after he reportedly struck a person and another vehicle with his 2008 Dodge pickup truck, according to a news release from St. Marys Police.
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members heard details of a proposed piece of state legislation that would prohibit municipalities from banning or limiting the number of short-term rentals, such as AirBNB or VRBO.
ST. MARYS - The first step toward creating an Ohio National Guard memorial was taken Monday at city council's parks and playground committee meeting.
CELINA - Donations and spring project plans were the primary topics at Saturday's meeting of the nonprofit Lake Improvement Association at the Celina Moose Lodge.
Division IV Boys Basketball Regional Preview
Success breeds success.
Marion Local has shown that adage to be true by piggybacking boys basketball success on a run to the Division VII state football title.
College Notes
Case Western Reserve University is making the most out of its debut in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament.
The Spartans defeated Dub