Published article highlights local water quality efforts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Area experts working to restore the water quality of Grand Lake have authored a study demonstrating the efficacy of restored and managed wetlands that was accepted for publication in a prestigious international science journal dedicated to pioneering work across all aspects of wetland research. [More]
MINSTER - The way the game started, the Fort Recovery-Minster softball game had the makings of a high-octane offensive battle.
The host Wildcats held their end of the bargain, overcoming early errors and picking up a 14-4 run-rule victory over the Indians in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Four Seasons Park. [More]
MINSTER - The state biennium budget as it was passed by the House this month could reduce Minster Local Schools' savings by around $5 million, treasurer Gina Selby warned at Tuesday night's regular school board meeting.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in March to 4.8% from 4.7% in February, and area counties saw either slight increases or decreases in joblessness, with some experiencing no change at all.
CHILLICOTHE - Citing discussions with "government officials" and an undisclosed "potential public-private partnership," Pixelle Specialty Solutions abruptly changed course April 18 on the previously announced closing of its Chillicothe paper mill.
CELINA - Whether on designated days, weekends or throughout the entire year, area volunteers and organizations engaged in environmental stewardship take great pride in keeping up the appearance of and removing litter along state, county and township roads and within the Grand Lake St. Marys State Park. [More]
ST. MARYS - When it came to free bases, St. Marys was stingy when it came to handing them out, but gracious on the receiving end.
The result was a 7-3 Roughrider softball victory over St. Henry on Monday at K.C. Geiger Park.
The Roughriders took advantage of three unearned runs to rally from a 3-1 deficit, and then padded their lead with three runs in the fifth, thanks in part to three walks and a hit batter. [More]
Margaret "Peg" Catherine Faller, age 67, of Fort Recovery, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Divine Rehab and Nursing at Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Anna Mae Heppeard, age 77, of Mendon, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter and granddaughter, at her home on Sunday, April 20, 2025. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery village councilors on Monday established an assistant village administrator position - and learned a village resident will soon fill the position.
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal issued a statement Monday paying tribute to the two Ohio firefighters lost last week, one in Wayne County and one in Huron County.
Gov. Mike DeWine held a press conference at Hopewell Elementary School in Dublin Monday to lay out plans for the statewide expansion of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services.
Good day everyone. I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter weekend.
It's a special time of year to gather with family and loved ones. Watch children look for eggs and redeem the prizes with big smiles and giggles. I can relate to finding Easter eggs to the bite of the crappies this past week.
Caleb Couse and Andrew Ketner combined on a no-hitter as Minster snapped a two-game losing skid in shutting out Arcanum 5-0 on Monday afternoon at the Wildcat ballpark on the corner of Hanover and Melcher.
CELINA - As many as 70 protesters lined State Route 127 near the lighthouse on Saturday afternoon to express their opposition to and outrage at President Donald Trump's administration.
Organized by the Mercer County Democratic Party, the "Hands Off" protest was an offshoot of the nationwide "Day of Action" that saw thousands of demonstrators descend on public places to amplify their voice of dissent. [More]
West Liberty-Salem, Fort Loramie girls boys capture Minster Memorial titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
While Saturday's rains washed out nearly the area's entire baseball and softball schedules, track and field athletes braved the showers - and some rumbles of thunder - to compete.
CELINA - Last week, the cost to apply for a new vendor's license in Ohio jumped from $25 to $50 to help law enforcement take a bite out of organized retail theft harming both retailers and consumers.
The additional $25 from both county vendor's l [More]
CELINA - It's high time to fire up the skeeter zapper and bust out the bug repellent as health officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers posed by tick and mosquito bites to human and pet health, urging Ohioans to safeguard themselves against the noxious pests.
