ST. MARYS - A St. Marys City Schools bus driver was dismissed from their job at the district due to an incident in which a child was left on a bus alone for an undisclosed period of time last week, superintendent Bill Ruane said.
In a note to parents that was shared with the newspaper, Ruane said the district recently concluded an investigation into an incident involving an Auglaize County Educational Services Center student who was left on a St. Marys City Schools bus midday on Sept. 2. [More]
COLDWATER - After Coldwater and Botkins played to a 1-1 draw in the first half, the Trojans scored twice in the second half to pull away from the Cavaliers 3-1 in Western Ohio Soccer League action Tuesday night at Cavalier Stadium.
Coldwater started the match on the front foot by creating pressure in the first half, which forced Botkins to make adjustments. The Trojans took the lead just 15 minutes into the match, however, as a Taylor Huelskamp shot was misplayed by the Coldwater keeper. [More]
On Saturday, September 7, 2025, Gloria Howell Spicer passed away at 9:34pm at St. Rita's Mercy Hospital in Lima, Ohio following a short illness. [More]
Charles "Pappy" Fuson, age 91, of rural Celina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Despite the divisive politics surrounding vaccines, they remain the most effective and safe way to protect against disease, Auglaize County medical director Dr. Juan Torres said at the regular county health department board meeting on Tuesday.
CELINA - A 38-year-old Celina man accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend on Friday was arrested this week on felony domestic violence charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - Two Celina residents were arrested this month in Auglaize County on separate incidents related to drug possession and tampering with evidence.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night to celebrate a strong start to the school year while approving staffing changes, new contracts, student fundraisers, equipment purchases and donations.
Minster picked up its third straight win to reach .500 at 6-6 with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-17 volleyball victory over fellow Auglaize County team St. Marys on Tuesday night at Wildcat Gymnasium. The Roughriders drop to 4-7.