Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:18PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lows in the mid 70s will provide little relief at night.
Today 92° Today 92° patchy 74° 74° Tomorrow 94° Tomorrow 94° 73° 73°
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Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:18PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lows in the mid 70s will provide little relief at night.
Today
92°
patchy
Tonight
74°
Monday, June 29th, 2026
Washington's French General
Lafayette beloved in America, nit a lt in France
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- The Marquis de La Fayette crossed an ocean to fight for American independence at just 19 years old, earned George Washington's trust and became a hero of the Revolution.
In the June lecture of Mercer County Historical Society's yearlong, monthly series on George Washington's generals in accordance with the country's 250th anniversary, Riley House Museum Director Cait Clark explored Lafayette's heroic life. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2026
Robert Bernhold
Robert L. Bernhold (83) passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his [More]
Bob Phipps
Bob L. Phipps, age 81 of Celina, passed at 1:29 p.m., at St. Rita's Mercy Heal [More]
Parker Wiechart
Parker Andrew Wiechart, 23, of Celina, OH died 2:02 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 202 [More]
Eileen Zimmerman
Eileen (Wiswasser) Zimmerman died June 28, 2026 at Grande Lake Healthcare Cente [More]
Carol Frisch
Carol Sue Frisch, 70, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, J [More]
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Two killed in two-vehicle wreck in Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA- An 11-year-old child and a 48-year-old woman from Michigan died in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County, according to a news release from The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
An Ansonia man was killed in a crash Saturday night
A 21-year-old Ansonia man died Saturday night in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Miami County, a news release from The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
How sweep it is!
Mariners complete weekend sweep of Southern Ohio
CELINA - It is hard to stop a moving train, and Grand Lake's 12-2, seven inning win Sunday over the Southern Ohio Copperheads in the Great Lakes Summer College League proved just that.
Beatty wins Country Fest 5K
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Springboro High School's Nicholas Beatty made his trip to Mercer County a successful in winning the Country Fest 5K, the second stop on the Mercer Health 5K Challenge this summer on Saturday in Maria Stein.
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Photo Albums
Mariners vs Southern Ohio Copperheads college baseball

Coldwater Black vs New Bremen Gold Pony League baseball

Maria Stein Country Fest

Minster vs New Bremen ACME baseball
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Today In History
Today in History: June 29, Apple releases the first iPhone to consumers
Today in History: June 28, Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Today in History: June 27, Hurricane Audrey makes Gulf Coast landfall
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
America 250 hits its patriotic peak in July
From staff reports
CELINA - July is almost here, bringing the official 250th birthday of the United States, its semiquincentennial, and marking the peak of America 250 events in Washington, D.C., and around the nation - including here in the Grand Lake region.
From fireworks and festivals to art shows and community readings of the Declaration of Independence, Mercer, Auglaize and surrounding counties offer plenty of ways to join the America 250 party. Related events and activities continue into the fall. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2026
Trenton Wilson
Trenton A. Wilson, age 25 of Celina, Ohio died, unexpectedly on Thursday, June [More]
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Scam suspect appears in court
CELINA - A 22-year-old man granted asylum in the United States in 2024 and accused of stealing around $90,000 from an elderly Celina woman this month appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on theft and fraud charges.
Mariners outlast Copperheads
CELINA - The sun is not as hot as the Grand Lake offense, and the bats were on full display Friday night as the Mariners beat the Southern Ohio Copperheads 15-8 for their fourth win in a row in Great Lakes Summer College League action.
Coldwater Black takes title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater Black used a big third inning and then plated five in the top of the seventh to defeat New Bremen Gold 9-2 to win the MADS (Mercer, Auglaize, Darke, Shelby) Pony League tournament championship on Friday at Diamond 8 at Coldwater Memorial Park.
Celina's Jon Lutz transferring to Florida
Celina High School graduate Jon Lutz will transfer to the University of Florida to continue his track and field career.
Lutz reported the news on his social media.
Eagles continue to rise
Citizen survey counts 20 eagles in Grand Lake Region
CELINA - A midwinter citizen survey of Ohio's bald eagles counted more than 700 eagles statewide, with 15 of them logged in Mercer County, and another five seen in Auglaize County.
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Friday, June 26th, 2026
Celina police spring sting on suspected scammer
From staff reports
A multi-agency law enforcement sting operation this week in Celina resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old man granted asylum in 2024.
The Celina Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, Auglaize County Sheriff's Office detectives, and the Grand Lake Task Force, conducted a successful sting operation Wednesday targeting an individual involved in a purported scam, a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale states. [More]
Celina man dies after motorcycle accident
From staff reports
A 23-year-old Celina man died Wednesday afternoon after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys.
The St. Marys police and fire departments responded to the incident at the intersection of Kishler Street and Indiana Avenue at around 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, a news release from police chief Lucas Turpin states. [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2026
Julienne Rehmert
Julienne Elizabeth "Julie" Rehmert, 94, of West Union, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 24, 2026. [More]
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Swing your tractor 'round and 'round
It's Country Fest time and the tractors are ready
MARIA STEIN - Locals looking for something to do this weekend won't have to go far, as the Maria Stein Country Fest is back with new patriotic events and old favorites like tractor square dancing.
State flags a major part of America 250 story
ST. MARYS - In honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday, a group of visitors at the St. Marys Community Public Library Thursday learned about the 56 flags representing the 50 states, Washington, D.C. and the five U.S. territories.
Mariners sweep Monarchs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A five-run second inning helped Grand Lake complete the three-game sweep of Michigan in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball action with a 15-4 win at Grosse Ile High School.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Second half energy
Coldwater gets late runs to defeat St. Henry
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - It was a tale of two "halves" in Coldwater's 12-7 ACME win over St. Henry at The Wally Post Athletic Complex Wednesday night. After the teams went back-and-forth to the tune of a 4-4 tie after four innings, the Cavaliers scored runs in the fifth and sixth and added six in the seventh to pull away for good. [More]
Obituaries on June 25th, 2026
Mary Jo Hellwarth
Mary Jo Hellwarth, 72, of Celina, passed away June 15, 2026, at The James Cance [More]
Donald Brotherwood
Donald M. "Mike" Brotherwood, 72, of St. Marys, died 10:45 p.m. Friday surrounded by family at his residence. [More]
Mary Dahlinghaus
Mary Louise Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Cranberry Prairie, passed away peacefully s [More]
Lester Settlage
Lester N. Settlage, age 90, of rural New Knoxville, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2 [More]
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Farming, energy meet at Madison Co. solar project
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Power Siting Board Wednesday approved Madison Fields Solar Project LLC's plan to update its vegetation management plan to incorporate sheep grazing in combination with mowing.
Blue Ribbon Garden
Grandma grows produce, flowers and family tradition
CELINA - What was once an ordinary backyard garden is now a family tradition that spans four generations and yields tons of produce.
Burkettsville
Multiple sentences delivered in Mercer court
CELINA - A 52-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to probation this week after admitting to pulling a knife on her husband during a dispute.
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Horse & Buggy Tales
Local life, burdens during WWI
Forty years ago the people of Mercer County along with the entire nation, experienced what will be recorded as one of the most disastrous years in history. It was the war year of 1918 that brought heartaches, suffering or privation to almost all families.
Minster holds on to beat New Bremen
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A run in the top of the seventh proved needed as Minster held off a New Bremen rally in the bottom of the inning to get a 5-4 win in ACME baseball action between the Auglaize County neighbors on Wednesday night at New Bremen.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
How to fish with minnows
Good day everyone. I hope you are all doing well.
There is so much activity going on the lake. It's awesome to see. It means so much to the businesses on and around the lake.
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