Friday, March 4th, 2016
By Ed Gebert
ST. MARYS - A true tale of an early 20th century crime spree from a group of organized criminals known as yeggs was interwoven on Thursday with family and local histories of Auglaize and Allen counties.
Allen County Museum Curator John Carnes spoke at the St. Marys Community Public Library about the yeggs and their connection to his family. [More]
Marion Local sixth-grader wins state free throw contest, heads to regional tournament
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local has produced an abundance of state champions over the years.
Sixth grader Brady Ronnebaum added himself to that list on Feb. 20 when he won the 10-11 age division of the Elks State Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest by hitting 21-of-25 free throws at Gahanna Middle School South. [More]
Obituaries on March 4th, 2016
Rhonda Marie Henderson age 28 passed away February 14, 2016 alongside her fiance Patrick Honer following an automobile accident in Crossville, TN. [More]
James W. Sowar, 84 of Coldwater, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Anna Belna, 95, Sandusky and formerly of Celina, died at 11:47 a.m. March 3, 20 [More]
Local pictures on March 4th, 2016
Subscriber stories on March 4th, 2016
Primary 2016
ST. MARYS - Republican candidates hoping to represent Auglaize County and the surrounding region answered questions and shared views and ideals with voters on Thursday night.
Primary 2016
Three issues on the ballot in Mercer County could affect Coldwater Exempted Village Schools and Dublin Township in the March 15 primary.
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CELINA - A crew working on a water line replacement project on West Logan Street struck a gas line this morning, prompting city officials to close a stretch of the road.
CELINA - Guests couldn't stay in their seats at the Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet as citizens and businesses were honored for their contributions to the area.
Television chef to present sessions in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Food is such a powerful instrument that in the right hands, it can save the world.
The Rev. Leo Patalinghug hopes to share the message that we are what we put into our bodies when he visits Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater Sunday though Wednesday.
Associated Press All-Northwest District Basketball
Minster coach Nann Stechschulte was named the Division IV girls basketball coach of the year for the Northwest District by the Associated Press on Thursday.
State Wrestling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The first day of the 2016 state wrestling tournament proved to be a short and successful one for Coldwater's Spencer Seibert and one that never took off for Parkway's Peyton Hamrick.
Curtain Call
When a girls basketball powerhouse enjoys deep tournament runs on a yearly basis, normally a postseason rival is lurking in the distance.
For the