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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The number of bald eagle nests in Ohio soared from 707 to 964 in a five-year period, reflecting an increase of 36% in what state officials are hailing as a milestone in conservation efforts.
In fact, the 2025 bald eagle nest census shows that the state's eagle population "is resilient and thriving," Laura Kearns, a wildlife biologist with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, said in a news release. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Sharks hosted a home swimming and diving meet at Bryson Pool on Tuesday as the St. Marys Seahawks traveled from Auglaize to engage in a Tri-County League matchup.
The Seahawks cruised to big wins. The St. Marys girls won 425-227 with the St. Marys boys winning 379-133. [More]
Obituaries on July 9th, 2025
Joseph A. Otte, age 81 of North Star, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. [More]
James Tesno was born on October 18, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio to Gertrude (Zimmerma [More]
Elanie Kay Robbins, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Celina Manor. [More]
Thomas J. Wuebker, age 71, of St. Henry, died on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Michael Allen Dobbins, 68, Lebanon, Indiana, died June 30, 2025, at his home. [More]
Bruce E. Ganger, 58, Rockford, died July 7, 2025, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 9th, 2025
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Complex Medical Help (CMH) program serves nearly 200 county children and young adult patients with complex health care needs by connecting them with specialized care that their families may not otherwise be able to afford.
The right temperature is key to preventing many foodborne illnesses
WAPAKONETA - Backyard barbecues and poolside picnics are essential to a successful summer season. However, with an increase in outdoor cooking and eating comes an increase in gastrointestinal (GI), foodborne illnesses.
MINSTER - A Cridersville man died Monday morning when a large beam landed on top of him at Kard Welding.
Ayden Hadding was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Michael Vorhees.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is experiencing a surge in scam and fraud reports, Sheriff Doug Timmerman noted in a recent alert to local residen
Auglaize
In Auglaize County, State Route 66 will be closed between County Road 66A and County Highway 182 from Tuesday, July 15, through Tuesday, A
Southern Ohio jumps out quick to defeat Grand Lake
CELINA - A sluggish start hampered Grand Lake as the Mariners dropped their seventh straight game in a 14-9 loss to the Southern Ohio Copperheads on Tuesday at Montgomery Field in the opening game of a three-game series.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally to defeat Wayne Trace 6-5 and advance to the AC