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Former St. Marys patrolman sentenced
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - A former St. Marys police officer was sentenced to a brief stint in jail and probation this week in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court, after using his police database to attempt to identify visitors at his estranged wife's residence.
Lucas M. Wessel, 39, was sentenced Monday to 540 days in jail, with all but 10 days suspended, and five years of community control sanctions on four counts of possession of criminal tools, all first-degree misdemeanors. [More]
Obituaries on March 5th, 2026
Ruth Neargarder
Ruth E. Neargarder, 86 of Coldwater, Ohio and formerly of Frenchtown, Ohio, pas [More]
Patricia Lane
Patricia Irene (Beougher) Lane, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 4, 2026. [More]
Timothy Poeppelman
Timothy Michael Poeppelman, age 55, of Dogwood Drive, Fort Loramie, passed away [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2026
School district announces new leadership alignment
CELINA - Superintendent Brooke Gessler announced Wednesday her recommendation for the next Celina High School principal and other administrative assignments for the next two school years.
On-the-job training
Long-term thinking led tent maker to create CELINA University
CELINA - Aspiring to expand its horizons in various sectors, the local company formerly known as Celina Tent has developed an in-house training initiative to support its workforce and military and commercial customers.
Horse & Buggy Tales
19th-century records of freed slaves
Editor's note: Although language and conventions have changed, we reprint this column as written by Bronsart H. Gilberg in 1958 to accurately portray the historical record.
Defensive dominance
St. Henry shuts down Minster to reach regional final
SPRINGFIELD - If December's St. Henry-Minster girls basketball game was a masterclass in defense, Wednesday's rematch in the regional semifinals was the Redskins' doctoral dissertation.
2026 Division I State Bowling Preview
Bulldogs look to make presence known at state
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
For the Celina girls bowling, there's a hope that the third time is the charm.
While for the Bulldog boys, it's a return to an event that paid off well the last time they took part.
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