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Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Fort OKs cost for shared OVI tool
By Abigail Miller
  FORT RECOVERY - Councilors signed off Monday on Fort Recovery's contribution to a countywide breathalyzer to be housed at the sheriff's office.
Fort Recovery Police Chief Jared Laux presented councilors with a Memorandum of Understanding at their regular meeting Monday night between the police departments of Celina, St. Henry, Coldwater and Fort Recovery, and the Mercer County Sheriff's Office for the purchase of a shared breathalyzer. [More]
Obituaries on October 6th, 2026
Belva Gross
Belva June Gross, 94, of Sidney, passed away at 1:35 A.M. Saturday, October 3, [More]
Julietta Schwieterman
Julietta M. (Kunk) Trafzer-Schwieterman, age 89 of Celina, Ohio passed away on [More]
Dianna Reynolds
Dianna K. (Davis) Reynolds, 81, of Fort Recovery, died Saturday at her home.
There will be no services for Dianna. [More]
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DeWine celebrates new rest areas in Auglaize Co.
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Transportation and local officials Monday to celebrate the opening of new rest areas along I-75 in Butler and Auglaize counties.
Details filed on Coldwater-area drug bust
CELINA - Additional details were shared in court documents this week on the arrest of two men in rural Coldwater Friday morning as a result of a search warrant in which suspected heroin and methamphetamines were located.
Taking control early
Celina picks up WBL soccer win over Bath
CELINA - Celina wasted little time taking control Monday night.
The Bulldogs struck three times in the first half and never relinquished their grip on the match, rolling to a 4-1 win over Bath in Western Buckeye League boys soccer action at the soccer stadium.
Panthers sweep Roughriders
ROCKFORD - It was smooth sailing for Parkway in Monday's non-conference match against St. Marys, as the Panthers started fast and never looked back in a 25-9, 25-17, 25-11 sweep of the Riders at Panther gymnasium.
Riders suffer first loss of season
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Caden Miller's goal midway through the second half broke a scoreless draw and gave Shawnee a 1-0 win over St. Marys to hand the Roughriders their first loss of the boys soccer season.
Chasing the 'fix' for Prop 12
The NPPC demands one, the Senate farm bill doesn't
CELINA - While the long-awaited farm bill is as close as it has been to being signed into law in eight years, its passage could come without a provision near and dear to the hearts of many in the pork industry.
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Parkway vs St. Marys volleyball

Celina vs Bath boys soccer

Minster Oktoberfest

Celina vs Ashland girls soccer
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Monday, October 5th, 2026
Grand Lake has had its share of creepy, spooky stories
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - Grand Lake's history is filled with more than fond memories and summer fun. It also has its share of murder, mystery and mayhem.
Members of the Lake Improvement Association got a glimpse into the lake's darker history Saturday morning during their regular meeting, with five spooky stories presented by former visitor center executive director Donna Grube and Mercer County Commissioner Brian Miller. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2026
Louis Grieshop
Louis Anthony Grieshop, age 96, formerly of Julian Road, Versailles, passed awa [More]
Elton Heitkamp
Elton A. Heitkamp age 70, of Maria Stein, Ohio died on Tuesday, September 29, 2 [More]
Sarah Moran
Sarah Lynn Moran, 44, of St. Marys, OH flew into the arms of Jesus at 8:40 a.m. [More]
Stephanie Craft
Stephanie Nicole Piper Craft, age 52, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefull [More]
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Tuning up for the Titans
Celina stays unbeaten heading into big league match
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina survived an offensive outburst by Ashland and took control in the second half to remain unbeaten in girls soccer action with a 6-3 win over the Arrows on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at the soccer stadium.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Amid opposition, Grid Growth hosts first open houses
From staff reports
GREENVILLE - With opposition to its new transmission corridor still growing from county commissioners chambers to social media groups and forests of yard signs, Grid Growth held its first round of public open houses this week in Darke, Shelby and Miami counties. [More]
Flyers shut out Indians
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Fort Recovery coach Wes Wenning said there were positive takeaways from Friday's loss to Marion Local.
But the Indians had too many negatives to compete against a juggernaut like the Flyers.
After recovering a fumble on the open [More]
Obituaries on October 3rd, 2026
Joyce Geren
Joyce A. Geren, age 85 of Celina died Oct. 1 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Louis Grieshop
Louis A. Grieshop, 96, of Versailles, died Thursday afternoon at The Gardens of [More]
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Online course targets e-bike safety
CELINA - In an effort to invest in his hometown, St. Marys native Jason Atkins developed an online, e-bike safety course targeted toward helping kids brush up on safety protocols and traffic laws before they hit the streets.
Defendant requests venue change
CELINA - A 49-year-old Mendon man accused of raping a child under the age of 13 multiple times from 2015 to 2016 requested Friday his upcoming trial
2 Mercer County men arrested on drug charges
Two men were arrested in rural Coldwater Friday morning as a result of a search warrant in which suspected heroin and methamphetamines were located, a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman states.
Two injured in early morning Darke County crash
Two Darke County women sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover accident in which alcohol is a suspected factor Friday morning near North Star.
Van Wert sheriff gets traffic funds
Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced in a news release Friday the Ohio Traffic Safety Office awarded $50,323.60 in federal traffic safety funding to his office for fiscal year 2027.
Ground and pound
Hot start leads St. Henry past New Bremen
ST. HENRY - In a clash of styles, St. Henry used some explosive offense to carry a 21-0 lead over New Bremen at the half. However, the Cardinals used
Celina goes to 7-0
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina took control in the second quarter and never looked back as the Mercer County Bulldogs improved to 7-0 with a 45-21 win over Elida in Western Buckeye League football action at Kraft Stadium in Allen County.
Anna rallies to upset Minster
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Logan Ziegenbusch's two-point conversion run after throwing a 61-yard scoring pass to Brody Murray with 4:46 remaining in regulation allowed Anna to rally for a 14-13 victory at Booster Field in Shelby County to give the Wildcats their first loss of the season.
Parkway defeats St. John's to snap losing skid
ROCKFORD - Parkway established the run early on Friday night, but its biggest plays came through the air and on defense.
The Panthers forced three turnovers and got touchdown catches from Isaac Beveridge and Rhen Carpenter as Parkway pulled away from Delphos St. John's for a 23-7 victory.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Celina councilors tepid on Bryson Park pavilion idea
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - A proposal to construct an enclosed pavilion for community events and private parties in the Bryson Park District was met with ambivalence in Celina City Council's chambers this week, as one councilman expressed concern about maintenance costs and another questioned demand for such a facility. [More]
Can't stop the Cavs
Coldwater beats New Bremen for 14th win in a row
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - After battling through a loaded schedule that saw the team travel for their previous three matches, it would be understandable that Coldwater might have felt fatigued against New Bremen.
But you can't lead the Midwest Athletic Conference without winning the tough ones. While the visiting Cardinals took the first set, Coldwater rallied to take a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15 win at The Palace in a top of the MAC contest. [More]
Obituaries on October 2nd, 2026
Charles Meier
Charles J. Meier age 92 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at his residence. [More]
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St. Henry annexations lay groundwork for growth
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners gave their blessing Thursday to the annexation of 26.257 acres of land in Granville Township to the Village of St. Henry.
Woman killed in Shelby County crash
A 39-year-old Rockford man driving a concrete mixer was involved in a two-vehicle accident in which a Kettlersville woman died on State Route 29 in Shelby County Thursday morning, a news release from the Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
Indemnity fund available for farmers after facility failure
REYNOLDSBURG - The Ohio Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday it has completed a grain audit of United Equity Inc., the grain elevator and storage business whose operations were suspended Sept. 10. ODA found the facility to be in failure, as defined in Ohio's grain law.
Celina wins WBL contest
CELINA - At times a struggle, the result proved good for Celina.
Celina picked up its fourth win of the season and evens its Western Buckeye League volleyball record at 3-3 with a 25-13, 25-18, 25-21 win over Elida in a battle of Bulldogs at Celina Intermediate School.
Pape reaches playoff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen's Brady Pape just missed qualifying for the Division III state boys golf tournament after forcing a playoff at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge in Bowling Green.
Panthers gets MAC win over Indians
ROCKFORD - There has been one bump in the road for Parkway this season.
But the Panthers still believe they can bump, set, and spike their way past any opponent.
Celina, St. Marys tennis players compete at sectional
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The girls tennis postseason got underway on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima at the Division II sectional tournament.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Change of season makes fishing fun
Good day everyone. I hope all of you are doing great.
We are quickly moving into my favorite time of year. It's not all roses but for the most part it's awesome.
The struggle of Alzheimer's
There's help for both patients and caregivers
CELINA - More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a figure that's only expected to grow larger as baby boomers get older, according to Yvonne Miller, the community educator for the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
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