Thursday, November 5th, 2026
By William Kincaid
OSGOOD - An area fourth-generation family-owned independent meat processor has been awarded a $250,000 grant to expand its processing capacity and increase direct-to-consumer shipments of processed beef.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Ohio state director Charles Tassell and U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, announced this week that USDA will invest $250,000 in Winner's Meats through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). [More]
Obituaries on November 5th, 2026
James B. "Jim" Dabbelt born March 20, 1942 to Nobert and Patricia Dabbelt died November 2, 2026. He is survived by his wife Barbara C. (Kerns) Dabbelt. [More]
Daniel Lee Grace, 76, of Celina, Ohio, died 9:45 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. [More]
Edward W. Hickerson, 64, Minster, died at 5:25 p.m. Nov. 2, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Local pictures on November 5th, 2026
Subscriber stories on November 5th, 2026
LaRose bucks trend with GOP win
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, R-Celina, has conceded the race for Ohio attorney general.
According to the unofficial Ohio election results, Faber had 2
Horse & Buggy Tales
In the first installment of the Macedon Story we told of the Guenther House Mystery, along with a few new angles. Here, we will recount other Macedon history which is not only surprising, but practically unknown save to those lives and forebears who have been closely connected with the community.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County voters in multiple townships approved levies for fire protection, street maintenance, parks and cemetery upkeep Tuesday
CELINA - A 40-year-old Columbus man was sentenced to over a year in prison in Mercer County Common Pleas Court this week on two probation violations for a previous conviction related to forgery.
Fort Recovery, Parkway win to match up in regional final
CLAYTON - While Fort Recovery and Parkway entered their respective Division VI volleyball regional semifinals as the "away teams", the two Midwest Athletic Conference members looked right at home.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater advanced to the regional final for the first time since 2024 in defeating Huron 25-16, 29-27, 25-13 in the Division V regional volleyball semifinals on Thursday night at Ontario High School. It's the Cavaliers first win in seven meetings with the Tigers.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Gabe Drushell had three goals as Richfield Revere pulled away in the second half and defeated Celina 5-0 in the Division III boys soccer regional semifinals on Wednesday night at Port Clinton High School.
  After five area teams won their high school football playoff openers last Friday night, the full contingent of area teams take to the gridiron on Friday as the three local teams that earned first round byes will move in for regional quarterfinal action.
Impact Players
Offense
Tyler Holsinger, RB, St. Marys
13 carries for 196 yards and two touchdowns in the Roughriders' 57-33 win over Maumee.
Flyers return to flight
Marion Local returns to Division VII action after the bye week, facing Fort Loramie for the sixth time in program history, with the Flyers taking all five previous meetings.