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Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Area school districts to divide $1.5M in grants
By Leslie Gartrell
School districts in Mercer and Auglaize counties are set to receive a combined $1.56 million in funding through Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's K-12 School Safety Grant Program.
Six school districts in Mercer County will receive a total of $875,000 in funding, while three school districts and the educational service center in Auglaize County will receive a total of $694,200. [More]
Cavs beat Flyers
Marion suffers first MAC loss in OT
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - After locking up at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title last week, Marion Local just needed to beat Coldwater Thursday for an outright championship.
The Cavaliers had other ideas.
Coldwater beat Marion at its own game, outlasting the Flyers 32-26 in a physical, defensive contest and winning in overtime for the second time this week. [More]
Obituaries on February 3rd, 2023
Frederick Dorsten
Frederick J. (Fred) Dorsten, Jr. (79) of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 11, 2023 at the James Cancer Hospital. [More]
Kevin Brunswick
Kevin "Hog" Paul Brunswick, age 61, formerly of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. [More]
Wayne Hemmelgarn
Wayne A. Hemmelgarn, age 54, of Carthagena, died peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home. [More]
Beverly Westerfield
Beverly Ann Westerfield, 70 of Celina, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, January 30th at home surrounded by her husband and children. [More]
June Thurston
June E. Thurston, 80, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
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Candidates file election paperwork by deadline
CELINA - Celina City Council is poised for a shakeup as veteran Democrat member June Scott is not seeking another term in office and Republican Mike Sovinski contemplates a run as an independent in the November general election.
Auglaize Co. to divy up $1M in Rescue funds
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners will disburse $1.05 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to cities and villages.
Commissioners this
County to split $600K in Rescue funds
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week agreed to release over $600,0000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the village of Fort Recovery and Mercer County Emergency Medical Services.
Sheriff's office meets with missing man's family
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's Office staff met with the family of 79-year-old Robert Hageman Thursday morning as their search for the missing Beavercreek man continued into its third day.
Fourth-quarter rally carries Panthers
NEW BREMEN - The loud cheers emanating from the locker room had little to do with Parkway surviving with a tough win at New Bremen on Thursday night.
Area Roundup
Riders stay perfect in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys wrapped up at least a share of the Western Buckeye League regular season wrestling title after defeating Elida 60-16 on Thursday night at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Area buildings are covered in art
Colorful murals depict area's rich history
Communities in Mercer and Auglaize counties are home to many hidden gems, including not only boutiques, restaurants and entertainment, but also outdoor murals.
Tourists can find lots of things to see and do
Tourism activity in Mercer and Auglaize counties continues tostrengthen after the pandemic put a damper on travel and recreation.
Last year was an excellent year for tourism, according to Donna Grube, director of the Greater Grand Lake Visitors Center.
New Bremen firm joins 'elite' club
Nitro Roofing & Construction doing 'dynamite' business
NEW KNOXVILLE - A roofing company launched by a New Bremen man more than 15 years ago continues to grow under the direction of his wife and three sons.
Plant to get largest soybean extractor
Cargill expands
SIDNEY - The Sidney Cargill plant will soon have the largest soybean extractor in North America as part of a more than $225 million expansion.
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Run, jump and play!
Unique parks are perks
Across Mercer and Auglaize counties, residents and visitors alike can find numerous unique parks and playgrounds offering fun and educational activities.
Libraries aren't just for books
Libraries offer classes
Libraries are no longer for just checking out books, area professionals agree.
A mainstay in many communities now act as an activity center offering craft projects, professional development seminars and family programs.
New life for St. Charles
Now senior living
CARTHAGENA - On a cold, grey winter morning at St. Charles, warmth, laughter and goodwill radiates within the dinning room.
Lay residents, priests
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Coldwater vs Marion Local girls basketball

St. Marys vs Elida wrestling

Parkway vs New Bremen girls basketball

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Mexicans relish tamales, savoring tradition and nostalgia
Bring back dodo? Ambitious plan draws investors, critics
Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago
Big dreams: Painter decides to buy aging Maryland lighthouse
Today in History: February 3, The day the music died
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Cavaliers choose colleges
By Gary R. Rasberry
  COLDWATER - A trio of Coldwater student-athletes made their college commitments on Wednesday.
Two-time All-Ohio bowler Jasmine Schulze will head to Fairborn to bowl for a Wright State program that is in its first year of NCAA Division I competition. [More]
Nichols to play football at Walsh
By Tom Haines
ROCKFORD - Parkway standout Eddie Nichols signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to continue his football career at Walsh University.
Nichols, who earned All-Midwest Athletic Conference honors on both sides of the ball while at Parkway, chose Walsh over fellow Division II schools Tiffin and Findlay and will play linebacker for the Cavaliers next fall. [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2023
Thomas Hughes
Thomas W. Hughes, 69, of Celina, OH died 5:49 a.m. Monday January 30, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. [More]
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Kid Digs Jazz
Area teen embraces America's truly original music
CELINA - High school senior Jaydon Harting will lend his saxophone chops to the All-State Jazz Ensemble at a performance in Columbus on Saturday.
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Officials: Man, 79, remains missing
CELINA - Search parties on Wednesday continued to look for a 79-year-old endangered Beavercreek man whose vehicle was found near the Overdrive venue on Tuesday.
Piqua man dies
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Piqua man died early Wednesday morning after his vehicle struck a semitrailer on U.S. Route 127.
Kevin Brunswick, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Redskins celebrate 100 years of hoops
One hundred seasons ago, the St. Henry boys' basketball program laced up for the first time in school history against Coldwater. Although the results
Celina, Parkway add to HOFs
Celina and Parkway will hold their induction ceremonies for their athletic halls of fame on Saturday. Celina hosts Bryan for a 4 p.m. JV start with the ceremony taking place immediately following the JV game while Parkway will do likewise after its 6 p.m. JV game with South Adams.
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Search goes on for missing man
Beavercreek man, 79, was reported missing Monday
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A 79-year-old endangered Beavercreek man remained missing on Tuesday night as temperatures dropped below 20 degrees.
Robert Hageman, who has dementia, was initially reported missing at 8:08 p.m. Monday to the Beavercreek Police Department, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office Capt. Megan Baker. [More]
County to proceed with $3M ag center
By William Kincaid
CELINA - After months of second guessing, Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday finally pulled the trigger on a nearly $3 million agriculture center.
They also moved to foot the entire bill with American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Commissioners unanimously voted to award Westerheide Construction of Sidney a $2.9 million contract. They did not have a timeline but said under favorable conditions the center could be completed by the the end of the year. [More]
Redskin Rally
St. Henry comes back to defeat St. Marys
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - Trailing St. Marys 28-20 with 2:20 remaining in the third quarter, St. Henry looked to battle back, something that at times the Redskins have struggled with this season.
The Redskins began to claw back in the fourth quarter, getting the lead for good with 2:06 remaining in regulation and then holding on for a 44-42 win over the Roughriders on Tuesday night at Redskin Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on February 1st, 2023
Robert Stachler
Robert "Bob" L. Stachler, 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. [More]
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Chilcoat files $25M lawsuit against sheriff
Area woman charged with entering Capitol during Jan. 6 attack
TOLEDO - A Celina woman charged with participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Auglaize County auditor fined $50 for misdemeanor charge
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Auditor Janet Schuler was given a $50 fine after she pleaded guilty to a minor misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in a plea agreement in Auglaize County Municipal Court on Tuesday.
Hamilton says she's stepping down as Mendon tree head
MENDON - Barb Hamilton at Tuesday night's village council meeting announced she's stepping down as head of the Mendon Festival Of Trees and Christmas Walk.
Pedal through history at area bike museum
NEW BREMEN (AP) - In a former hotel here in rural, western Ohio is a museum offering more than two centuries of bicycle history, from early high-wheelers to candy-hued 1960s Sting Rays.
Cavs outlast Shawnee in OT
COLDWATER - After overcoming a slow start, Coldwater couldn't finish off Shawnee in regulation, but overtime was all Cavaliers.
Coldwater allowed just one point in the extra period in a 54-44 girls basketball win at the Palace on Tuesday.
Area Roundup
Second half slump costs Bulldogs
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina girls basketball team faded in the second half on the way to a 56-27 loss to Crestview in Convoy on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs got buckets from five different players in the second quarter to stay even by halftime, but scored just seven points the rest of the way.
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
County expects millions in infrastructure funding
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart is gearing up for a big year of road and bridge projects to be paid in part with millions of dollars in state and federal funds his office secured.
"It's our biggest budgeted year that I've ever seen here and I'm sure probably ever because we're up around $20 million and I've never seen it to that level for just our budget," Wiechart said. [More]
Rockford man, 31, dies from injuries
By Leslie Gartrell
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A Rockford man involved in a two-vehicle crash on Frahm Pike and State Route 118 on Jan. 16 has died.
Joseph Steiner, 31, died on Jan. 25 after spending 10 days in an intensive care unit, according to his obituary.
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Obituaries on January 31st, 2023
Cindy Brown
Cindy M. Brown, age 66 of Minster, Ohio, died at 5:23 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Walter Bollenbacher
Walter C. Bollenbacher, 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2023 at his home in Celina. [More]
Joseph Steiner
Joseph Daniel Steiner, 31, of Rockford, OH, passed away on January 25, 2023 from a motor vehicle accident after spending 10 days in the ICU. [More]
Joseph Luthman
Joseph P. Luthman "Joe," 68, of Custar, Ohio passed away on January 26, 2023. [More]
Edith Klingler
Edith M. Klingler, 80, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Vancrest in St. Marys surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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St. Marys deals with parking issues
ST. MARYS - City council members may ease parking restrictions in the central business district following public comments made at recent council meetings.
Kuhn recommended to fill board of elections seat
WAPAKONETA - Republican Joe Kuhn of Minster on Saturday was recommended to fill a seat on the Auglaize County Board of Elections.
Auglaize County R
Bulldogs cruise past Titans
CELINA - After pinfalls and voids took up the majority of Monday's Western Buckeye League wrestling match between Celina and Ottawa-Glandorf, the varsity contest ended with a great battle.
Panthers hold off Cougars
ROCKFORD - Parkway led wire to wire, but Van Wert never let the Panthers get comfortable.
The Cougars capitalized on some untimely turnovers to cut
Area Roundup
Second quarter lifts Flyers past Rockets
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back, improving to 14-3 on the season with a 53-39 win over Anna in boys basketball on Monday night in Anna's Hangar.
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