Friday, October 17th, 2025
By William Kincaid
CELINA - RCS Construction aims to develop a new condo project with 33 housing units, green space, a swimming pool and a lakeside beach on a vacant plot of land off State Route 703 between Lakeside Drive and Mariner Point Drive.
The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday evening unanimously approved RCS Construction's site plan review for what is tentatively being dubbed Beach Club, documents shared at the meeting show. [More]
By William Kincaid
  MARION TOWNSHIP - Long-serving Marion Township trustees Ronald Bruns and Larry R. Reichert are facing a challenge from political newcomer Andrew T. Kremer in the Nov. 4 general election.
Marion Township's board is made up of three trustees, who each serve four-year terms. Bruns and Reichert are both seeking reelection this year. Trustee Perry Unrast won't be up for reelection until 2027. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  COLDWATER - In the volleyball battle between Van Wert and Mercer Counties, Mercer County completed a clean sweep.
Defending Division VI state champs Coldwater fended off a tenacious Lincolnview squad in the first sectional final of Thursday at the Palace, picking up a 23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 win over the Lancers. In the nightcap, Parkway's second matchup of the season against Crestview was close to the first as the Panthers swept the Knights 25-17, 25-18, 25-12. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2025
My mom, Virginia Ann Clott, age 84, born on August 1, 1941, to Kenneth H Barger [More]
Dana K. Blanchard, age 55, of New Bremen, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima OH. [More]
Ruth (Diller) Heyne, age 83, of St. Sebastian, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her large, loving, and faith filled family. [More]
Carl Gilmore, age 95 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael "Spock" S [More]
Sharon L. McGowan, age 74, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on October 17th, 2025
Subscriber stories on October 17th, 2025
Iconic 'White House on Main' is on market
CELINA - After seven years, countless renovation projects and infinite memories, a couple is selling their iconic 19th-century Georgian-style home on Celina's Main Street.
MINSTER - Minster School Board members this week heard an update from superintendent Josh Meyer regarding the district's perfect state report card grade, issued last month.
Greenville police arrested a 62-year-old man in downtown Greenville Tuesday after discovering he had been camping on a city sidewalk and was wanted by the Department of Homeland Security.
Celina moves on in tournament with 1-0 victory over Shawnee
CELINA - The Shawnee Indians were hoping for a first-round upset against Celina Thursday.
But the top Dogs of the Western Buckeye League didn't let that happen.
ST. HENRY - It will be an all-MAC affair for the Division VI sectional final as St. Henry and Marion Local picked up sweeps over Delphos Jefferson and Wayne Trace Thursday night.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen and Minster cruised to 3-0 victories in Division VI sectional volleyball action Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium setting up a rematch Tuesday night at Wapakoneta.
Compiled by Joe Schatz
The St. Marys boys soccer team advanced in the postseason with a 7-0 win over Ontario in the Division III sectional final. The win sets up a Grand Lake Derby rematch, as the Roughriders will take on Celina next on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at Frost-Kanlow Stadium in Tiffin.
It pays to understand all the options
CELINA - When considering auto insurance coverage, consumers can buy directly from an online insurance company or through an insurance agent.
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