Friday, February 26th, 2016
Obituaries on February 26th, 2016
Anna L. Amstutz, 90, Celina, died Feb. 26, 2016, at the Gardens of Celina.  [More]
Lawrence Gehret, 87, Fort Loramie, died Feb. 25, 2016, in Fort Loramie.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. March 1 at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie. [More]
Stories on February 26th, 2016
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday appointed Theresa Dirksen of Maria Stein to the new, full-time position of Ag Solutions coordinator.
Amid local concerns of inaccurate data, the Ohio Department of Education has released the second half of the state district report cards.
Some districts felt the impact of opt-outs and rigorous testing, with at least three appealing the results of parts of the report cards.
John Parker performed baptisms, weddings, taught Latin, English and driver's education
FORT RECOVERY - After 30 years of service, an area deacon who has baptized more than 500 children has retired.
John Parker of Fort Recovery became [More]
Division II Girls District Semifinals - Paulding
PAULDING - Six days after the team's biggest and most emotional win of the season, Celina looked to keep its season alive in the Division II girls district basketball tournament against WBL champion Ottawa-Glandorf.
Division IV Girls District Semifinals - Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball rivals Minster and Marion Local have locked up in some epic postseason battles over the years.
Division III Girls District Semifinals - Elida
ELIDA - Top-seeded Columbus Grove put a stop to Coldwater's tournament run with a 63-44 victory in the Division III district semifinal opener.
Then Fort Recovery couldn't stop Liberty-Benton's Jensen Hiegel in a 56-43 loss. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The high school swimming season ended for the Celina boys' swim team after none of the relays nor individual swimmer
Local pictures on February 26th, 2016