Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
By Leslie Gartrell
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department staff expressed relief as COVID-19 cases continue to decline, following a trend across the state and nation.
Nursing director Jessica Wuebker during Tuesday's board of health meeting reported cases of COVID-19 have decreased significantly during the past month. [More]
Marion Local struggles on offense in semifinal loss
By Tom Haines
BOWLING GREEN - Just when Marion Local seemed to be flying high, Antwerp brought it back to earth.
The Flyers started the second half on a 7-0 run, only to go silent for more than four minutes as Antwerp ripped off nine straight points to retake control, sending Marion to a 41-23 defeat in the Division IV boys basketball regional semifinals at the Stroh Center at Bowling Green State University on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2022
Donald "Don" L. Howell, age 63, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
John Samuel Wilson, age 88, of Celina, Ohio, died at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio on March 6, 2022. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2022
CELINA - With their eyes on the May 3 primary election, city council members are trying to get the word out on all the good they say has been accomplished with an additional 0.5% income tax.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a nearly $1 million contract to a Fort Recovery firm to rehabilitate a deteriorating bridge over the Wabash River and complete roadway approach work on Wabash Road in Washington Township.
Celina shop specializes in home decor, apparel
CELINA - The owners of Made Home and Made Apparel are bringing their carefully curated collections of home decor, gifts and apparel to shoppers.
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CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to issue a $75,000 revolving loan to Riesen Plumbing & Heating to help facilitate a transfer of ownership.
For just the fourth time in school history, St. Marys is playing in the regional tournament.
For St. Marys to reach its first regional final since 1993, the 17-7 Roughriders will need another great effort in the Division II semifinal on Thursday at Bowling Green State University's Stroh Center.