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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Part of the Journey
Local woman grows her faith on 'The Chosen'
By Erin Gardner
WAPAKONETA - For a local woman, stepping back into the final days before Jesus was crucified on the cross was a life-changing experience.
Earlier this month, Wapakoneta resident Amy Kentner returned from filming scenes as an extra for "The Chosen," a popular historical drama based on the life of Jesus. [More]
Going the distance
St. Marys defeats Celina in five-set volleyball marathon
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - After a tough start to the season, St. Marys is starting to show its toughness.
The Roughriders improved to 2-0 in Western Buckeye League play with a five-set victory (23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 15-9) over the rival Celina Bulldogs at Grand Lake Health System Court. St. Marys, which improved to 3-4 overall, has now won three of four. Celina fell to 3-5 overall and 1-1 in WBL play. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2025
Rosalie Bergman
Rosalie Carol Bergman, age 87, of St. Henry, died early Thursday, August 28, 20 [More]
Edward Schroeder
Edward Frederick Schroeder died August 25th, 2025 of natural causes at the Doro [More]
John Price
John Stanley Price, 68, passed away Wednesday morning on August 27, 2025, at Th [More]
Deane Armour
Deane Armour, age 80, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his resid [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2025
Former St. Marys police chief to stay as patrolman
ST. MARYS - The former St. Marys police chief is set to return to duty as a patrolman next month after a summer-long internal investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct, a news release from city safety service director Greg Foxhoven states.
Report examines status of bird flu
Though the Grand Lake area hasn't seen a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detection since April - and the U.S. hasn't seen a case in 30 days - the upcoming fall migratory season threatens to upend all of that progress.
Mercer Co. unemployment steady at 3.9%
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in July to 5%, though Mercer County and its surrounding counties did not see much change in unemployment.
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Riders shut out Wildcats
ST. MARYS - All the scoring came in the first half, but St. Marys maintained the pressure for 80 minutes and came away with a 3-0 win over Bath in the Western Buckeye League boys soccer opener Thursday evening at Roughrider Field.
Panthers remain unbeaten
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway improved to 6-0 and opened its Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball schedule with a 25-22, 25-15, 25-22 win over Versailles on Thursday night in Darke County.
Flyers open MAC with sweep of Indians
FORT RECOVERY - Marion Local showed their experience in a straight sets 25-23, 25-13, 25-9 victory over Fort Recovery Thursday night in a Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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