Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Celina Fire Chief Wolters retires
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters has retired, ending a nearly four-decade career that thrust the St. Sebastian area native into the heart of raging infernos, at least one close brush with death and countless squad runs.
All told, Wolters put in 33 years with the Celina Fire Department, including 13-and-a-half years as chief. He also volunteered with the Montezuma Fire Department and Coldwater Emergency Medical Services. [More]
Obituaries on April 1st, 2023
Paul Chase
Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S., 77, died in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, C [More]
Linda Smith
It is with great sadness we share the passing of our loving wife, mother, grand [More]
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Tanker shuttles key in rural firefighting
CELINA - Though retired, former Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters plans to remain active in The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee (WSTAC) whose work is especially relevant to rural Mercer County.
Plants: Good for the mind and the soul
COLDWATER - Rachel Heyne, owner of Plantique, a houseplant shop in Coldwater, actively roots for personal growth and self expression.
Heyne has a p
Alumni Notes
Local ballplayers face off in OAC doubleheader
Fisher Field in Berea last Sunday was the location for a mini-Midwest Athletic Conference reunion as Baldwin Wallace hosted Ohio Northern University for an Ohio Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader to open conference play.
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Friday, March 31st, 2023
Coming up big in the clutch
Wildcats rally in seventh to knock off Lancers, remain unbeaten
By Tom Haines
MINSTER - Down two runs heading into the bottom of the seventh, Minster coach Robb Hemmelgarn told his team to seize the moment.
"We talk every game day about hero moments," he said. "I said, 'Think about your hero moments.' I told the girls, ' [More]
Obituaries on March 31st, 2023
Barbara Thees
Barbara R. Thees, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on March 29, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Harold Gettinger
Harold Gettinger, 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. [More]
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Epic 1791 battle still chilling
Author's book recounts loss to Native Americans
FORT RECOVERY - Nov. 4, 1791, stands as the date of one of the most decisive defeats in the history of the United States military and the largest victory ever won by Native Americans.
Ohio bill positive for county engineers
A newly passed Ohio transportation bill awaiting Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's signature would for the first time in decades raise the dollar amount of work county engineer offices can complete with their own staff and equipment.
Commissioners OK $5K in federal funds
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday agreed to release $5,275 in federal funds to help Marion Township trustees put up a speed sign to slow down drivers where children are walking to and from Marion Local Schools.
Wendel, Cavs shut out Bath
COLDWATER - The temperature was a bit chilly, but Madison Wendel was throwing heat.
The reigning Midwest Athletic Conference softball Player of the Year retired the first 14 batters she faced and struck out 14 in pitching a two-hit 6-0 shutout over Bath on Thursday at Lady Cav Diamond.
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Ford's gem lifts Panthers past Dogs
Compiled By Tom Haines
Braxton Ford pitched a two-hit shutout as Parkway defeated Celina 2-0 in a baseball game at Don Black Field on Thursday.
Some maintenance is very DIY
CELINA - When it comes to automotive repair, there are plenty of do-it-yourself fixes. Paint maintenance and repair are no different as long as drivers have patience.
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Thursday, March 30th, 2023
St. Henry board selects new district superintendent
From staff reports
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Elementary School Principal Adam Puthoff was hired as the district superintendent at a special school board meeting on Wednesday night.
Puthoff was awarded a three-year contract and will assume his new role effective Aug. 1. Board members were negotiating Puthoff's salary in an executive session following the regular session. No action was anticipated. [More]
Obituaries on March 30th, 2023
Doris Lunz
Doris K. Lunz, age 98, formerly of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 [More]
Jason Ellinger
Jason M. Ellinger, 43, formerly of Celina, died March 27, 2023, in Columbus. [More]
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Cough? Stuffy nose?
Seasons aren't responsible for your awful cold
COLDWATER - Feel a cold coming on? Got a runny nose or body aches? Don't blame it on fluctuating temperatures.
Allergies and general cold and flu cases typically occur amid extreme temperature swings but the coincidence stops there.
SWCD agree to apply for $40K grant
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in a special meeting this week approved applying for a $40,000 grant to install a cascading waterway and a blind inlet in the Wabash River watershed.
Zahn already rewriting record books
Coldwater sophomore breaks two records at first meet of new season
COLDWATER - Sophomore Izzy Zahn needed just one meet this spring to rewrite Coldwater's record books.
Two weeks after competing in the New Balance
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
Is it time for an Ohio HS basketball Shot Clock?
By Tom Haines
When Parkway boys basketball coach Doug Hughes heard about a high school basketball game in Oklahoma that ended 4-2, his reaction was disbelief.
Hughes wasn't baffled so much about a team holding the ball to create such a low score, but that the other team would put up with it. [More]
Panthers ride early lead to win over Riders
By Tom Haines
ST. MARYS - Timely hitting in the first two innings staked Parkway to an early lead, and Meg Henkle kept St. Marys in check for six innings to maintain it.
The Panthers scored six runs in the first two innings and padded the lead in the sixth on the way to a 9-2 softball win at K.C. Geiger Park on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on March 29th, 2023
Rita Williamson
Rita Darlene Williamson, 72 of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
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Bus driver, aide resigned after child left on bus
CELINA - A Celina City Schools bus driver and bus aide responsible for a preschool student who was mistakenly left unattended on a bus for more than three hours have resigned.
Officials, audience: Mendon not clean
MENDON - More than 20 people packed the village hall during a contentious Tuesday night village council meeting to voice complaints about the town's appearance.
Former Wapakoneta official ordered to pay $250K
WAPAKONETA- A former city of Wapakoneta utility clerk pleaded guilty in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Monday to multiple felony theft and record tampering charges and was ordered to pay more than $250,000 in restitution.
County retains its low status
Mercer County once again had the lowest joblessness in Ohio in February.
Mercer County's unemployment rate registered at 2.6% in February, maintaining its January percentage, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Putting up the runs
Minster uses 12 hits to put up double digits against Celina
CELINA - The hits fell for Minster on Tuesday afternoon. Celina could hit the ball too, but more often than not, it went right to a Minster defender.
The Wildcats collected 12 hits off three Bulldog pitchers to improve to 2-0 with a 10-2 win at Jim Hoess Field at Westview Park in Celina.
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Bulldogs get past Flyers
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
Celina plated three runs in the top of the second inning, which was more than enough for Zander Jones
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