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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Summer heat, Celina vibes
Community comes out big for a Celina summer tradition
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The irresistible aromas of smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork and other sizzling meats wafted throughout downtown on Friday evening, luring epicures on the prowl for refined flavors and revelers fixin' to get their fill of some the best local food offerings from a bevy of vendors situated under tents. [More]
Obituaries on July 12th, 2025
Mary Ann Buel
Mary Ann Buel, of Waynesboro, Virginia, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, gr [More]
David Boise
David E. Boise, age 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at his home. [More]
Richard Hartwig
Richard A. "Dick" Hartwig, 96, New Bremen, died at 1:20 p.m. July 8, 2025, at CareCore at Heritage, Minster. [More]
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Mariners split twin bill with Sluggers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake opened its four-game series with Flag City with a split of a pair of seven-inning games on Friday in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at the Marathon Diamonds in Findlay.
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Mariners vs Southern Ohio Copperheads college baseball

St. Marys Seahawks vs Celina Sharks swimming

Mariners vs Southern Ohio Copperheads college baseball

St. Henry Community Picnic
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Friday, July 11th, 2025
'We will stand by them'
Candle of Hope volunteers weave together resources to tackle homelessness
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - A local organization made up of dedicated volunteers and funded solely by donations is tackling one of the country's least understood, yet most prevalent issues.
Auglaize County's homeless coalition, Candle of Hope, was created in 2019 as a part of the county's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The coalition works to end, and prevent, area homelessness through its various community partnerships. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2025
Lawrence Baker, Sr.
Lawrence R. "Larry" Baker, Sr., age 85, of Minster, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:15 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Madonna Liette
Madonna M. Liette, age 94 of North Star, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. [More]
Nancy Ferrell
Nancy June Ferrell, 80 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home. [More]
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ODOT sidewalk project ties growth to safety in Maria Stein
MARIA STEIN - The state has committed to funding the construction of sidewalks on the east side of State Route 716 from Access Drive northward to near Booster Stadium in Maria Stein, infrastructure designed to provide a safe passage to Marion Local Schools and encourage walking.
Moon fest takes flight at Auglaize Airport
NEW KNOXVILLE - Officials are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor airplane at the Auglaize County Neil Armstrong Airport that will offer public flights next weekend as part of Wapakoneta's Summer Moon Fest.
Chickasaw buys vacant homes with plan
CHICKASAW - Village councilors learned Wednesday night that the village has purchased two vacant homes in Chickasaw with an eye toward the future sale of the parcel for redevelopment.
Mariners rally, but fall
Late-game run lifts Southern Ohio past Grand Lake
CELINA - After snapping a seven-game losing streak on Wednesday, Grand Lake looked to start a winning streak in wrapping up a three-game Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League series with Southern Ohio.
Golfers play at Delphos
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Crestview's Matthew Dealey edged Allen East's Levi Clum to take medalist honors in the boys 16-18 division on Thursday at the Lima Junior Golf Association's Bach Promotional Products Open at the Delphos Country Club.
Schwieterman to enter ACME Hall of Fame
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Longtime Coldwater summer baseball coach Romie Schwieterman will be inducted into the ACME Baseball Congress Hall of
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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Get Fizzy
New drink truck's creators bubbling over with ideas
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Two best friends turned business partners are bubbling over their beverage truck - the rolling home of a popular drink trend that has taken the Grand Lake area by storm.
Jeannette Tajalle and Jo-Ellen Litmer co-own Fizzy Sips, in whic [More]
On the way to Fargo
Celina's Patrick, Staugler to compete at national wrestling tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
  CELINA - Both Payten Staugler and Cash Patrick had fine seasons for the Celina wrestling team.
Now, the pair will represent Celina on a national level when they compete at the United States Marine Corps Junior Nationals that begins this weekend at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota. [More]
Obituaries on July 10th, 2025
Arlen Fry
Arlen "Jake" Fry, 78, of St. Marys, OH died 8:25 p.m. Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Otterbein - St. Marys. [More]
Margorie Durkee
Margorie I. Durkee, age 83, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 8, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Eunice Ireton
Eunice R. Ireton, 101, formerly of New Knoxville, died at 3:42 p.m. July 7, 202 [More]
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Celina BOE approves union deal, wage hikes
CELINA - School board members have struck a labor deal with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, which represents roughly 170 classified staff members at Celina City Schools.
Parkway considers options for funds
ROCKFORD - Parkway Board of Education members Wednesday night discussed how they would like to use the remaining funds from the athletic facility project.
School board ponders effect of special session
MINSTER - Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima, has called for a session on July 21 to consider overriding a trio of property tax-related line-item vetoes Gov. Mike DeWine made to the state's freshly enacted biennial budget.
St. Marys Schools wins $1.85M reading grant
St. Marys City Schools has been awarded a $1.85 million grant through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce that school officials hope will
Common pleas court handles theft, drug cases
CELINA - Two men were sentenced to probation and one man was arraigned in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Michael C. Melvin, 34, was
St. Henry finishes second at state Junior ACME
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Joe Schatz

Perrysburg plated three runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back in winning the 2025 ACME Baseball Congress Junior ACME state tournament with a 7-3 win over St. Henry on Wednesday afternoon at Liberty-Benton High School.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Remember the threshing days of old
The scene is any average Mercer County farm before the advent of the roaring '20s. This hot midsummer day was the most outstanding, hectic and important one of the year to the entire farm family - threshing day.
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Eagle numbers up here, in state
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The number of bald eagle nests in Ohio soared from 707 to 964 in a five-year period, reflecting an increase of 36% in what state officials are hailing as a milestone in conservation efforts.
In fact, the 2025 bald eagle nest census shows that the state's eagle population "is resilient and thriving," Laura Kearns, a wildlife biologist with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, said in a news release. [More]
Seahawks, Sharks duel in a dual in the pool
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Sharks hosted a home swimming and diving meet at Bryson Pool on Tuesday as the St. Marys Seahawks traveled from Auglaize to engage in a Tri-County League matchup.
The Seahawks cruised to big wins. The St. Marys girls won 425-227 with the St. Marys boys winning 379-133. [More]
Obituaries on July 9th, 2025
Joseph Otte
Joseph A. Otte, age 81 of North Star, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. [More]
James Tesno
James Tesno was born on October 18, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio to Gertrude (Zimmerma [More]
Elanie Robbins
Elanie Kay Robbins, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Celina Manor. [More]
Thomas Wuebker
Thomas J. Wuebker, age 71, of St. Henry, died on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Michael Dobbins
Michael Allen Dobbins, 68, Lebanon, Indiana, died June 30, 2025, at his home. [More]
Bruce Ganger
Bruce E. Ganger, 58, Rockford, died July 7, 2025, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville. [More]
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Program helps families with special medical needs
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Complex Medical Help (CMH) program serves nearly 200 county children and young adult patients with complex health care needs by connecting them with specialized care that their families may not otherwise be able to afford.
Summertime Danger Zone
The right temperature is key to preventing many foodborne illnesses
WAPAKONETA - Backyard barbecues and poolside picnics are essential to a successful summer season. However, with an increase in outdoor cooking and eating comes an increase in gastrointestinal (GI), foodborne illnesses.
Cridersville man killed in industrial mishap
MINSTER - A Cridersville man died Monday morning when a large beam landed on top of him at Kard Welding.
Ayden Hadding was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Michael Vorhees.
Sheriff warns of increased scam reports
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is experiencing a surge in scam and fraud reports, Sheriff Doug Timmerman noted in a recent alert to local residen
Road closures
Auglaize
In Auglaize County, State Route 66 will be closed between County Road 66A and County Highway 182 from Tuesday, July 15, through Tuesday, A
Early-inning struggles
Southern Ohio jumps out quick to defeat Grand Lake
CELINA - A sluggish start hampered Grand Lake as the Mariners dropped their seventh straight game in a 14-9 loss to the Southern Ohio Copperheads on Tuesday at Montgomery Field in the opening game of a three-game series.
St. Henry Jr. ACME reaches title game
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally to defeat Wayne Trace 6-5 and advance to the AC
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