Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Trial service lets Wapak residents try composting
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to save its residents money and cut down on landfill waste, the City of Wapakoneta is set to launch its first food waste composting program in September with a six-month trial run.
The city will launch a free 24/7 drop [More]
Late score lifts Clinton Massie past Coldwater
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - After scoring 49 points in its opening week win, Coldwater could not get the offense going against a tough Clinton Massie team.
Kaden Zantene's one-yard touchdown run with 1:56 to play in regulation gave the Falcons a 14-7 win over the Cavaliers at Cavalier Stadium, the first home loss since 2023. [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2025
Randall "Randy" Lewis Havel, 78, of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Monticello, Mi [More]
Patricia Ann "Patty" Patrick, 54, of Rockford, died Aug. 28 at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 30th, 2025
CELINA - A 46-year-old Sidney man was arrested on Thursday on two counts of attempted felonious assault after reportedly pulling the mother of his child down to the ground by her hair, while she was holding their 4-month-old baby, last week in an alley near West Market Street in Celina.
MARIA STEIN - No children were present and no injuries were sustained during a minor two-vehicle collision involving a Marion Local Schools bus on Tuesday afternoon, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office dispatcher Brieanna Park.
Ohio Department of Transportation District 7 has issued the following advisories on upcoming traffic impacts due to construction work in Mercer, Augl
MINSTER - Minster jumped out to an early 20-8 lead against the visiting Columbus Africentric. But after the Wildcats were stopped on a fourth down play early in the second quarter, the Nubians ran off 40 unanswered points to earn the 48-20 road victory.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina gave Wapakoneta a battle in the first half, but the Redskins pulled away with two third-quarter touchdowns to
ST. MARYS - Defense was optional in the second half Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Field.
Bath and St. Marys each scored four second half