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Judge race, Minster levy top Auglaize primary
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County's Republican primary for common pleas court judge was settled by a razor-thin margin on Tuesday night, with St. Marys City law director Zach Ferrall winning over Shelby County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Kristina Morris by less than 200 votes. [More]
Obituaries on May 6th, 2026
Joyce E. Meyer, 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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CELINA - Mercer County voters agreed to renew a children's services levy for another 10-years while Parkway schools voters approved a five-year property tax renewal levy on Election Day.
MINSTER - After discussing the issue at the committee level, the Minster Village Council approved first reading Tuesday night of an ordinance that would require anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while riding an electric bicycle.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford on Tuesday approved a motion to proceed with a contract with HSI Solar concerning the installation of solar panels at the water treatment plant.
Alumni Notes
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference outdoor track and field championships last weekend could have doubled as a Grand Lake Area reunion.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster and St. Marys braved the rain and traveled to Versailles for a triangular track and field meet. No jumping events were held.