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Friday, January 9th, 2026
'Just normal Scouting'
Celina's Troop 69 is one of new co-ed troops
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - After years of running parallel boys and girls troops, Celina's Scouts BSA Troop 69 has brought them together this year under one co-ed "family troop."
The organization that was known as the Boy Scouts of America for 115 years switched its parent name to Scouting America in February 2025 in an effort to emphasize inclusion. [More]
Minster hands Versailles first MAC loss
By Dave Stilwell
MINSTER - When you go nearly 11 minutes between field goals, it tends to put a little pressure on your defense. But that's no problem for Minster.
The Wildcats held Versailles to just four fourth-quarter points and rallied for a 29-27 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at Minster. [More]
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Sales tax growth helps county balance the budget
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved a 2026 budget that appropriates a total of $83.8 million for all accounts and authorizes department heads to grant up to 3% cost-of-living raises to the county's 100-plus employees.
Man who fled court pleads guilty
CELINA - A 33-year-old Celina man who fled from the Mercer County Courthouse during an October hearing entered a guilty plea to felony escape charges this week.
Coldwater PD warns about soliciting
Like many villages around the Grand Lake region, Coldwater has an ordinance prohibiting soliciting without a permit. There are currently no valid per
Alone at the top
St. Henry beats Coldwater to stay perfect, sole leader in MAC
COLDWATER - St. Henry's veteran presence shined through as the Redskins' big first half and composed second half led the team to a 10-0 start after a 48-38 win over Coldwater at the Palace in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball.
Bulldogs win over Cougars
CELINA - For the first nine matches, Celina and Van Wert battled toe-to-toe.
In match 10, the Bulldogs took control and won the final five matches of the night en route to defeating the Cougars 47-23 in Western Buckeye League wrestling on Thursday at Celina High School.
Marion snaps Parkway's win streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead and never looked back in snapping Parkway's seven-game winning streak with a 59-45 decision in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Panther Gymnasium on Thursday.
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