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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
The ABCs of a lemonade stand
Always Be Caring is the secret to their success
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - For some kids, summer means no school for three blissful months, endless pool days and, if the weather is hot enough, slinging some good-old-fashioned lemonade.
This summer, many local young entrepreneurs have partaken in the sticky-sweet tradition, complete with making the beverage at home, setting up a stand and learning how to make a sale. [More]
Local man arrested after lake escapade
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office arrested Joshua Cole shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday evening after he allegedly evaded their attempts to take him into custody earlier in the day on the south side of Grand Lake near Montezuma, triggering a search by K-9, drone and boat. [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2026
Judith Brandon
Judith Ann Brandon of Maumee, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2026, at the home of her sister. [More]
Roger Albers
Roger Albers, 76, of Osgood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. [More]
Teena McEldowney-Ward
Teena McEldowney-Ward, 68, of St. Marys, OH passed away peacefully at 11:14 a.m. on Monday July 20, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2026
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2026
Election officials: Be wary of registration mailings
CELINA - A wave of unsolicited, third-party voter registration letters and forms have been mailed out to individuals throughout Mercer County, prompt
BOE hears fiscal report, summer projects update
COLDWATER - Coldwater Board of Education members this week discussed the district's finances as they wrap up fiscal year 2026 and head into fiscal year 2027.
Minster, Danone to share cost of transformers
MINSTER - Councilors approved the purchase of four new electrical transformers Tuesday night at a cost of $661,007, with a local company agreeing to pay half of the cost of the project.
June local unemployment jumped, Mercer still 2nd lowest
COLUMBUS - Ohio's unemployment rate fell slightly in June to 3.6% from 3.7% in May, while unemployment in both Mercer and Auglaize counties rose just over half a percent in June.
Rockford group to move foward with industrial park
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford on Tuesday heard an investment commitee plans to move forward with creating an industrial park in the village.
Grand Lake BAC recognized by ODEW
CELINA - The Grand Lake Regional Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council was formally recognized with a 2026 Business-Education Leader 4-Star Award for Excellent Business Advisory Councils during the Annual Town Hall hosted by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Junior golf wraps up summer tour
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Lima Junior Golf Association wrapped up its regular season on Tuesday with the First National Bank Open played at Bluffton Golf Club in Bluffton.
Gonzalez's homer gives North win in GLSCL All-Star Game
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Gabe Gonzalez's three-run home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning allowed the North Division All-Sta
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