LIMA - The intersection of state routes 119 and 716 in Maria Stein will be converted to a four-way stop in the next few weeks, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 announced Friday.
The intersection is familiar as the location of Maria [More]
The 2026 Little Miss Bremenfest Pageant will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday as part of the annual Bremenfest festivities. Family, friends and community members are invited to attend this beloved tradition and cheer on this year's contestants.
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to calm growing concerns from residents, the Wapakoneta Police Department launched a "Flock Safety Transparency Portal" website this week, which offers up-to-date statistics and insight from the six license plate readers posted around the outskirts of town. [More]
CELINA - A 37-year-old Dayton man accused of trespassing in the home of a St. Henry woman while she was present was arrested this week on preliminary charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
At the time of Casey E.M. Bowman's arrest on Wednesday, he was also reportedly in possession of a stolen truck, a stolen license plate and suspected methamphetamine. [More]
Vyvyonna Lanna Samaniego, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home. [More]
CELINA - Ohio's sales tax holiday is now in effect and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, affording residents the opportunity to purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and school instructional materials tax free.
Payton Schneider of Celina was greeted by Dayton Dragons players as she headed for home during Wednesday night's Home Run for Life program at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton.
What began nearly 20 years ago as an opportunity to host a regional professional bowling event has turned into a stretch where top bowlers from around the country and some from out of the country converge in northwest and west central Ohio for action.
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
With every weekend being jam-packed with activities, I hope you find time to slow down and take in some sunrises and sunsets. They are gorgeous on our lake this time of year.
TwoDads unveils tasty plan for Market Street location
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A popular local food truck is set to expand with a permanent carryout and drive-thru restaurant in the former Bob Evans restaurant on Market Street in Celina, a move the business owner hopes will revitalize the once thriving block.
NEW KNOXVILLE - A 72-year-old New Knoxville man was severely injured this week on a bicycle in a reported hit-and-run accident involving a drunk driver.
ST JOHNS - A 58-year-old construction worker was killed on the job Wednesday afternoon in Auglaize County after a 35-year-old West Liberty man reportedly struck him with his vehicle, a news release from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
A 40-year-old Lima man was sentenced to around 18 months in jail this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after stealing over $3,500 and providing authorities with a false statement in May 2025.
Ten area girls golf teams traveled to the Mercer County Elks on Wednesday for the eighth annual Gary Broering Invitational, held in tribute to the longtime area golf coach.
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]
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.
