Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Horseshoes has its day at the Auglaize Fair
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - The game of horseshoes was once a staple summertime activity in these parts before its popularity largely tapered off to a smattering of diehards. There's just not enough young blood to replenish the thinning ranks of mostly older players, some say. [More]
Mikesell heading to England to continue hoops career
By Gary R. Rasberry
The passports for Ryan Mikesell and his wife Quincy have a healthy amount of destination stamps.
Now, the former St. Henry and University of Dayton standout is heading to Great Britain after signing a deal with the London Lions of Super League Basketball the top tier of British professional basketball. [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2025
M. Larry Stanfield, 82, St. Marys, died at 10 a.m. July 29, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
James A. "Jim" Kitzmiller, 77, New Bremen, died at 8:55 a.m. July 25, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Donald L. Schmit, 87, St. Henry, died July 29, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on July 31st, 2025
Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2025
CELINA - Consumers stand to reap savings on a countless number of goods during Ohio's sales tax holiday beginning tonight at the stroke of midnight.
And this year, state legislators have extended the sales tax respite to two weeks, up from 10 days in 2024 and a mere three days in 2023.
ST. MARYS - Delinquency complaints were filed in Auglaize County Juvenile Court in April and May against a 17-year-old from Fort Recovery, a 16-year-
CELINA - A former Celina business man accused of defrauding numerous people out of more than $1.5 million remained in jail on a $500,000 bond Wednesday following a bond hearing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 26-year-old Lima man was sentenced to probation on theft charges and a 52-year-old Urbana woman failed to appear for a sentencing on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
The Mercer County Historical Society
On Nov. 4, 1791, in what is now Fort Recovery, U.S. forces under Gen. Arthur St. Clair engaged in a significant and tragic battle against a large confederation of Native American warriors.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Seth Lonsway's journey to the major leagues went up a step as the Celina and Ohio State pitching standout was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants this week.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry picked up its first boys golf dual match win of the season in winning a battle of Redskins over Fort Loramie 169-178 on Wednesday afternoon at the Mercer County Elks.