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Saturday, December 4th, 2021
Open for business
Fanning Howey debuts new Celina headquarters
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Fanning Howey officials on Friday evening welcomed the public into its new design studio at 128 W. Market St. for a chance to check out the modern layout of the freshly renovated building.
Officials of the integrated architecture, interiors and engineering firm specializing in learning environment sought a work environment matching the skills its high-performing employees offer clients, said Zac Sprunger, company director of marketing. [More]
Obituaries on December 4th, 2021
Linda Bash
Linda Hoffman Bash of Findlay, OH passed away on November 27, 2021. Linda was b [More]
Loa Fox
Loa Jean (Fetters) Fox, 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7:40 pm at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Center. [More]
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Midnight Gladness
Large crowds flocked to Celina Friday for the annual Midnight Gladness Christmas celebration.
People strolled the downtown, catching up with friends and snapping up deals at businesses that remained open throughout the evening.
Chilly start
New Bremen defense shines in win over Celina
CELINA - Josh Rasawehr had a big night for Celina.
But beyond him, the Bulldogs were struggling and New Bremen capitalized.
The Cardinals pulled away in the second half and improved to 3-0 with a 52-30 victory over the Bulldogs at the Fieldhouse in the season lidlifter for Celina.
Riders roll past Redskins
ST. MARYS - The season opener for St. Henry unraveled quickly Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Court in St. Marys.
The visiting Redskins sc
Area Roundup
Panthers fall to Cougars
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Van Wert outscored Parkway 12-5 in the third quarter to take the lead and held on to defeat the Panthers 48-43 at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford, the second straight loss for Parkway on the season.
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St. Marys vs St. Henry boys basketball

New Bremen vs Celina boys basketball

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Explosion of WWII bomb in Munich injures 4, disrupts trains
Big flotilla of illegal gold miners splits up in Brazil
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
White House holiday decor honors COVID-19 frontline workers
Explosion of WWII bomb in Munich injures 4, disrupts trains
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Funeral of SF3c Robert E. Bailey

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Friday, December 3rd, 2021
County a step closer to a public defenders office
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County officials are preparing to take the first step toward establishing a county public defenders office.
Moving from the county's decades-old assigned counsel system to a county-run public defender office that would operate much like the prosecutor's office is a matter of necessity, some judges and attorneys say. [More]
Starting out strong
St. Marys beats Celina in WBL wrestling opener
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Last season, Celina and St. Marys met in the final Western Buckeye League wrestling match of the year to see if St. Marys won an outright title or Celina got to share.
St. Marys won then, and after the first league match of the season, the Roughriders are still rolling. [More]
Obituaries on December 3rd, 2021
Adam Puthoff
Adam Steven Puthoff, age 33, Versailles, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 1, 2021, following a single vehicle accident. [More]
Richard Geist
Richard "Dick" E. Geist, age 83, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 11:46 am at his daughters residence in Lima on November 4, 2021. [More]
Janice Daugherty
Janice Daugherty, age 96, of St. Marys, passed away at 12:00 pm, December 2, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community in St. Marys. [More]
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Judge sees increase in marijuana, hard drugs
CASA volunteers to be sworn-in
CELINA - Mercer County Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Matt Gilmore said there's been an uptick in marijuana usage incidents and cases involving hard drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth.
Official: Trespassers not big problem
CELINA - As one of the top agricultural counties in Ohio, some Mercer County livestock producers may have concerns that animal rights activists and others might trespass on their land.
Auglaize County has 54 new COVID-19 cases
WAPAKONETA - Fifty four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Auglaize County since Tuesday, raising the county's cumulative number of cases to 5,273, according to a county health department news release.
Pair launches gift box business
Items are from local stores
CELINA - Local Collab Co. offers speciality gift boxes filled with locally sourced goodies that take the hassle out of shopping while also supporting area businesses.
Panthers roll past Redskins
ROCKFORD - After struggling from outside early, Parkway warmed up in the second half and rolled to a 47-32 victory over St. Henry Thursday evening in the Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball opener at Panther Gymnasium.
Riders' defense derails Bulldogs
CELINA - From the tip, St. Marys' defensive pressure was too much for Celina.
The Roughriders forced 13 turnovers in the first quarter as they buil
Timmerman earns first win with Cardinals
Compiled By Tom Haines
New Bremen's offense got going after halftime as coach Andy Timmerman secured his first varsity win with a 44-32 victory over Fort Recovery in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Fort Site Fieldhouse on Thursday.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Petitions aim to oust 4 from city council
Legality of recall election questioned
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Petitions filed with the Mercer County Board of Elections this week seek a recall election of Celina City Council members June Scott, Mike Sovinski, Myron Buxton and Eric Lochtefeld, all of whom last week voted against legislation that would have outlawed abortion in Celina. [More]
2 win $10,000 vaxx awards
By Leslie Gartrell
Two Auglaize County residents each have been awarded a $10,000 Ohio Vax-2-School scholarship, according to an Ohio Department of Health news release Wednesday.
The lucky local winners are Hailey Hunter, St. Marys, and Joshua Yeager, Minster. The pair won two of the 150 scholarships available in an Ohio 529 College Advantage plan, according to the release. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2021
Judith Henry
Judith A. Henry, 70, New Bremen, died at 4:10 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
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St. Marys residents discuss theater
ST. MARYS - A non-profit group planning to revitalize the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House held a town hall-style meeting Wednesday to field questions and gain input from community members.
78 new Mercer County COVID cases reported
CELINA - Seventy eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported during the past week in Mercer County, raising the county's cumulative number of cases to 5,683.
College Notes
MAC clash at the NCAA Tournament
Lauren Gilliland and Paige Jones were no strangers to each other when they faced off in volleyball during their playing days at Coldwater and New Bremen respectively in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
Rammel signs with East Tennessee
Fort Recovery standout Whitley Rammel signed a letter of intent with NCAA Division I East Tennessee State on Thursday to continue her volleyball career.
Championship Saturday
Flyers ready for Green Wave
So far in 2021, Marion Local has already secured its 15th Midwest Athletic Conference title and a 10-0 regular season. Next on the wishlist: the Flyers' 12th state championship.
Championship Saturday
Cavs look to slow down Blue Devils
It's familiar territory in a familiar location for Coldwater as the Cavaliers prepare to play in the Division VI state football championship game on Saturday.
Championship Saturday
Tigers ready to face Kirtland in Division V
The last time Versailles played in a state final, most of the current roster were either very, very young or not even born.
The Tigers return to Ca
State Finals Schedule
Division II State Championship
Tonight, 7 p.m.
Winton Woods (12-3) vs. Akron Hoban (11-3)
Division IV State Championship 
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Clinton-Massie (13-1) vs. Youngstown Ursuline (11-3)
Division III State Championship
Friday, 3 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
Regional COVID hospitalizations at record high
By Leslie Gartrell
WAPAKONETA - County and regional health officials are urging residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine as regional hospitalizations climb to the highest level since the pandemic began.
Auglaize County Health Department officials in a news release Tuesday also reported one new death and 78 new cases of COVID-19 in the county since their last update on Nov. 23. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2021
Terry Whittington
Terry Emmett Whittington died peacefully while resting at Reid Hospital on November 27th, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana at the age of 73. [More]
James Knapke
James W. Knapke, age 70, of New Bremen, died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 6:45 P.M. at the Ohio's Hospice of Miami County in Troy. [More]
Helen Counseller
Helen J. Counseller, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:22 am on November 25, 2021 at Van Wert Manor. [More]
Paula Short
Paula L. Short, 64, of Coldwater, Ohio, was called home to heaven on November 24th, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. [More]
Katherine Stevely
Katherine "Katie" Stevely, 99, of St. Marys, died 2:30 P.M. Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Constance Walterbusch
Constance "Connie" K. Walterbusch age 65 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 4:18 PM on November 29, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. [More]
Dennis Kelbel
Dennis "Denny" Earl Kelbel, 68, of St. Marys, OH died 6:10 a.m. Thursday November 18, 2021 at Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys. [More]
Martha Coby
Martha Martin Coby, 97, of Celina, died 7:15 A.M. Sunday, at the Gardens of Cel [More]
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County creates $30,000 position
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to contribute $30,000 annually for at least three years toward a new career navigator position through the Mercer County Educational Service Center.
Versa Pak project nearly complete
CELINA - Versa Pak's $15 million expansion project is nearly finished after the company's new 56,000 square foot facility was recently completed.
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County OKs loan to aid business
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a request for a $48,000 revolving loan that will help the owners of 3 Graces Boutique purchase the building at 207 S. Main St., Celina, in which their business is housed.
Clutch time
Flyers hold off Cougars for victory
MARIA STEIN - In a span of just under six minutes of game time, Marion Local went from a double-digit lead to hanging on to a single-point margin against Van Wert.
Cavaliers pull away after halftime to beat Kalida
COLDWATER - After Coldwater watched Kalida erase an early lead, the Wildcats had momentum heading into halftime.
But the Cavaliers clamped down on defense in the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth on the way to a 46-32 win in a girls basketball game at the Palace on Tuesday.
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Redskins deliver first win for Uhlenhake
Compiled By Tom Haines
The St. Henry girls basketball team earned coach Nate Uhlenhake his first win with a 47-33 victory at Ansonia on Tuesday.
The Redskins overcame an early deficit to take a two-point halftime lead, then scored 15 in the fourth quarter to ice the game.
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