Neil Hess is the go-to guy when sewing machines break down
By Erin Gardner
FORT LORAMIE - For amateur crafters and professional sewers and quilters alike, sewing machines tell a story. If tragedy strikes and a machine needs fixing in the Grand Lake area, a local man is there to save the day - and ultimately the work in progress. [More]
Thomas R. Fisher, age 70, of rural Portland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. [More]
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel offered a glowing overview of Celina in 2025 under his watch during his annual state of the city delivered to city councilors at this week's regular meeting.
ST. MARYS - An 18-year-old involved in a shooting in St. Marys last spring pleaded guilty to an amended set of felony charges related to the incident last month in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 48-year-old Van Wert man was arrested last week following a traffic stop in which Celina police reportedly found methamphetamine in his pocket.
MINSTER - After a 9-0 start to their home season, Minster needed just one more win to seal a perfect record inside Wildcat gymnasium. Marion had no time for that. The Flyers used some mismatches inside and got a 49-42 win over the Wildcats in MAC play Thursday to take a big win into the postseason.
The championship for the Division II girls bowling sectional at Minster's Community Lanes came down to a two-team battle between Coldwater and St. Marys.
Facilities, events move fairgrounds toward being a year-round attraction
CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds is inching ever closer to becoming a year-round destination, a long-simmering vision that may be fulfilled with the opening of the highly anticipated Grand Event Center in the second half of 2026.
County's only licensed winery is all about good vibes
COLDWATER - Tucked on a county road south of Coldwater is Mercer County's only licensed winery, with a tasting room in a quaint repurposed chicken house that has been renovated to welcome wine aficionados and amateurs alike.
Founded in 1896, local ag services business is growing faster than ever
MARIA STEIN - The last 25 years have been marked by steady growth in the size of area farms and livestock operations. Following a similar patten, Maria Stein Grain has broadened the scope of its services and operations to meet growing customer needs.
