Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
By Abigail Miller
ROCKFORD - The Ohio Department of Transportation recently shared its plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop with Rockford Mayor Ron Searight, citing an excess of traffic collisions.
The intersection, located just south of town in Dublin Township, will soon be outfitted with four stop signs with flashing perimeters, Searight told village councilors at their regular meeting Tuesday night. [More]
Obituaries on August 5th, 2026
James Lee May, age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
Robert Paul Caywood, 55, of Celina, OH died 6:08 p.m. Sunday August 2, 2026 at [More]
Beverly M. Zizelman, 83, of Enon, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away Sunday, [More]
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WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair flexed its self-proclaimed title as "The Family Fair" Tuesday afternoon in the gospel tent and throughout the fairgrounds with a laundry list of kid-focused activities and free fair entry.
CELINA - The former Bob Evans restaurant on Market Street in Celina, which most recently housed a Schwieterman Pharmacy until it closed in July 2021, has been sold for $800,000 to Bruns Holding Group Inc.
CELINA-A 54-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to about six months in jail last week for assaulting a Celina police officer last month during a drunk driving arrest.
The annual Bremenfest Queen Pageant will take place Sunday at the New Bremen High School James F. Dicke Auditorium at 6 p.m. Doors will open for the pageant at 5:30 p.m.
St. Henry wins county title, LeFevre takes medalist in playoff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A couple of extra holes were required to decide the medalist at the Mercer County Boys Golf Tournament on Tuesday at the Mercer County Elks.