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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Celina passes first reading of beekeeping policy
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Celina may soon become a haven for honeybees, allowing it to contribute to a reportedly rich history of beekeeping in Ohio that has shaped the modern practice worldwide.
At this week's regular meeting, city council members unanimously passed first reading of legislation authorizing and regulating beekeeping within city limits. The vote came after the subject was explored and debated at length over the last few years. [More]
Mercer County Clash
Celina gets walk-off win over Marion Local in softball
By Joe Schatz
CELINA - It's better to win late than not at all. Celina let a 2-0 lead slip in the seventh, but timely hitting allowed the Bulldogs to win their season opener 3-2 over Marion Local Tuesday night at Westview Park.
It was a quick start for Celina pitcher Colbie Kinney, who struck out the side in the first. Two came via the fastball, while Hailey Everman swung through an off-speed pitch for the final out of the frame. [More]
Obituaries on March 25th, 2026
George Kuzara
Fr. George "Yuri" Kuzara, C.PP.S., a devoted priest of the Missionaries of the [More]
David Quilling
David Scott Quilling, 66, of Allentown, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at [More]
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LFA looks for H2Ohio funding
CELINA - Mercer County agriculture and natural resources director Theresa Dirksen was authorized Tuesday to apply for roughly $1.1 million in state funding to bankroll a water treatment initiative in Auglaize County.
Rockford man gets jail for baseball bat assault
CELINA - A 31-year-old Rockford man that injured an unidentified woman when he hit the passenger side of a vehicle with a baseball bat last fall was sentenced Friday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to a year in prison.
Food truck events planned at Celina parks
CELINA - Eager to see the public take full advantage of city parks, Celina City Council adopted a pair of ordinances this week that will permit food trucks to set up shop in close proximity to baseball and softball games.
Bruns goes distance as Panthers beat Riders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brittyn Bruns scattered five hits and drove in two runs as Parkway opened its softball season with a 7-0 shutout victory over St. Marys at the Panthers diamond in Rockford.
OPSMA Girls Divisions I-II-III honors
Rammel earns honor
Celina's Rachel Rammel earned honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its girls Divisions I-II-III girls basketball All-Ohio honors on Tuesday.
Congratulations Marion Local Flyers
2026 Division VI Boys Basketball State Runner-Up
Roster:
#  Name  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
3  Brennen Hess  F  6-5  10
4  Isaac Moeller  G  5-9  11
5  Grant Kremer  G  5-11  12
10  Luke Everman  F  6-3  11
12  Anthony Evers
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