Thursday, January 29th, 2026
America 250 offers deal for movie fans
From staff reports
  CELINA - A yearlong, statewide movie marathon is set to kick off next month, with events scheduled throughout the year in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Ohio Goes to the Movies, an America 250-Ohio Signature Event, will launch its yearlong series of free movie screenings next month in venues from Dayton to Wooster. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2026
Michael "Farmer" Lee Knatz, 68, of Washington Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH died 9:24 p.m. on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at his residence. [More]
Rebecca Jo (Carpenter) Adams (86) is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, having passed to her eternal home on (January 26, 2026). [More]
Carlton "Ram" Rhoades, age 83, of Fort Recovery, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. [More]
Linus G. Lefeld, age 81, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Cathy A. "Caat" Taylor, 71, Celina, died Jan. 27, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 29th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 29th, 2026
CELINA - Mercer Health CEO Jon Dingledine painted a picture of a challenging environment for rural health care systems in 2026 but insisted that Mercer Health is committed to remaining agile and flexible to meet the demands of local communities.
The Hoops
The area teams have had a few days of additional rest after the weekend's snow, followed by poor road conditions and chilling cold that postponed everything on Monday and Tuesday.
Toledo outscored Kent State 18-12 in the final quarter to pick up a 59-53 victory in Mid-American Conference women's basketball play on Wednesday night at Savage Arena in Toledo.