Thursday, May 31st, 2018
Brianna's Hope at work here
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Having passed the six-month mark, a new local recovery group for those battling substance abuse is showing promise and drawing both recovering addicts and their loved ones to sessions, organizers said.
It's also spread to the Mercer County jail, offering a lifeline of support to male and female inmates who want to improve their lives. [More]
Celina man faces felony charge
By Tom Stankard
GRAND LAKE - A Celina man was arrested early on Memorial Day after a woman reported that he had threatened to kill them both while boating on Grand Lake.
Andrew M. Ahlers, 40, has been charged with third-degree felony abduction and first-degree misdemeanor aggravated menacing, according to Celina Municipal Court records. Bail has been set at $100,000, subject to 10 percent, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office website. [More]
Obituaries on May 31st, 2018
George W. Hesson, 99, of Yorkshire Ohio passed away on May 29, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. [More]
John L. Hileman, 77, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 5 [More]
Lucille J. Kremer, 96, of Maria Stein died May 31, 2018, at The Gardens at St. [More]
Rhonda Eldridge Theilbar, 59, Saint Marys, was found dead on May 26, 2018, at h [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 31st, 2018
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - School board members this morning approved a $271,833 contract with Gilbane Building Co. for pre-construction services on the district's new elementary building.
CELINA - The defense team for a Coldwater man charged with aggravated murder in connection with his neighbor's death plans to ask the judge to suppress certain search-warrant results and the defendant's statement to police.
ROCKFORD - Residents can go online to see how village officials are spending their money.
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced on Tuesday that the
2018 State Track And Field Championships Preview
The Minster girls track and field team enters this weekend's Division III state track and field meet with a similar goal: win a championship.
The Wildcats are in good position to do so.