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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - A group of county auditors from across northwest Ohio this week called for state legislators to support property tax relief efforts, narrowing their focus to four key proposals.
Among those who convened in Bowling Green to draw attention to what they believe are meaningful ways to reduce property tax burdens faced by residents across the state was Mercer County Auditor Jeff Larmore. [More]
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The lightning was not the only fireworks at Cavalier Stadium as the Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships became a prime time event as delays did not allow for the conclusion until after 11:30 p.m. [More]
Obituaries on May 17th, 2025
Gerald H. "Jerry" Rindler, age 84, of Minster, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Wilson Hospital, Sidney, Ohio. [More]
Scott Edward Kennedy, age 59, of Rio Vista, Texas passed away on May 12, 2025.
He was born June 3, 1965 to Ronald and Dianne (formerly Linn) Kennedy. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 17th, 2025
St. Marys holds open house for new home to city government
St. Marys city officials welcomed a throng of curious local residents on Thursday evening for guided tours of their all-new, three-story municipal building at 101 W. Spring St.
82 employees will be let go in phases
COLDWATER - A wholesale, personalized printing company headquartered in Minnesota is permanently ceasing operations at its Coldwater facility at 515 West Sycamore St., a move that will eventually result in the loss of 82 jobs.
The Celina Police Department announced Friday the retirement of Assistant Police Chief Dan Harting.
Harting had served with the Celina department
After being secured for decades in a bank vault, a previously privately held set of Annie Oakley artifacts are now on permanent exhibit at the Garst Museum in Greenville.
Parkway scores 14 unanswered runs to clinch sectional crown
ROCKFORD - Marion Local provided the first flurry of runs, but Parkway returned the favor, and then some.
The Panthers overcame an early 5-1 defici
Lutz picks up lone win for Celina at WBL
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The night belonged to Ottawa-Glandorf at Fred J. Brown Stadium in Defiance as the Titans swept the Western Buckeye League girls and boys track and field championships on the final night of the league meet on Friday.
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Gavin Quellhorst struck out 16 Ansonia batters in pitching a no-hitter as New Bremen earned a 6-0 non-conference baseball win on Friday afternoon in New Bremen.