ST. MARYS- St. Marys councilors on Monday night established the city's first ordinance related to electric micro-mobility devices in town, setting the stage for nearby municipalities to potentially do the same.
Officials in both St. Marys and Celina have shared serious safety concerns about electronic bicycles and electronic scooters several times this year. Monday night's ordinance was St. Marys officials' first crack at curbing some of those risks. [More]
Every Veterans Day, we remember the fallen. When Veterans Day was founded as Armistice Day, it was to remember the end of World War I and to honor all those who served in it. Below is the life biography of a local Celina man who was called by his country to serve and gave the ultimate sacrifice during that war. [More]
Carol E. Knapke, age 73, of Ft Recovery, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Gardens of St Henry surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ALS. [More]
Jerry V. Koeper, age 79, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:15 A.M. at the Vancrest of St. Marys after a period of declining health. [More]
Snow brings first wrecks, school closures and snowmen
CELINA - The first snow of the season on Monday created hazardous road conditions, resulting in school closures and dozens of accidents across Mercer County and western Auglaize County.
MARIA STEIN - With winter rapidly closing in, crews are rushing to seal the $23.4 million new Marion Local middle school under construction so interior work can be completed regardless of weather conditions.
CELINA- A 58-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Sunday in Celina after crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia were reportedly found in her vehicle during a traffic stop.
Midwest Athletic Conference bowlers got a final tuneup before the start of the regular season this past weekend with the annual singles tournament hosted this year at Community Lanes in Minster.
