Friday, April 22nd, 2022
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy told graduating Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy cadets that from now on, they'll be known by one thing and one name: Officer.
During Thursday's graduation ceremony, Kennedy told the 10 cadets the way the world sees them will change. [More]
Redskins start fast, keep adding on to beat Indians
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's bats were active from the get-go and never let up, and Fort Recovery couldn't keep pace.
The Redskins scored five in the first and held off several Indians rallies, with a final five-run burst in the fifth putting the game out of reach for a 14-7 Midwest Athletic Conference softball victory at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2022
Dave "Goose" Garke, 62, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Darke County. [More]
Louis R. Dirksen, age 84, of rural Pennville passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022 at his residence. [More]
James "Jim" Etgen, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2022
Mentorship program in second year
CELINA - It's not every day high school students can design, screen print and walk out with their own clothing all in one day.
Seven Marshallese st
CELINA - A group of investors responsible for The Anchor restaurant now has its sights set on purchasing and remodeling a three-story building in the downtown for commercial/event space.
James Watson House to open later this year
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday signed off on a $250,000 revolving loan to the owners of a new restaurant and bar slated to open later this year.
MARIA STEIN - Minster bunched up its hitting at the right times and the Wildcat defense played spotless softball in picking a 6-2 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Marion Local at the Airport in Maria Stein.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Kendrik Wendel hit a walkoff single to complete a stunning rally as Fort Recovery got four runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Henry 6-5 in a Midwest Athletic Conference baseball game in Fort Recovery on Thursday.
Growing and cooking with herbs is a great way to pass the thyme.
Just ask Janet Nelson, a master gardener from St. Sebastian.
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