Saturday, April 6th, 2019
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Bald eagles in the area continue to thrive with at least 11 nests in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The number of nests have steadily increased over the years, said Mark Schemmel, State Wildlife Officer of Auglaize County. Jill Bowers, a Mercer County resident and eagle enthusiast, said she is aware of three to four nests within the county. [More]
Bulldog boys, Cavalier girls win titles; Indian relay teams set 2 meet marks
By Colin Foster
CELINA - No snow fell on the Celina Relays this year.
It was records falling instead.
Four meet records were broken - a pair by Fort Recovery's boys and one each by Coldwater's boys and girls.
The Celina boys won the team title, collecting 105 points. Coldwater's girls won with a score of 102. [More]
Obituaries on April 6th, 2019
Jackson Dane Hogenkamp, 16 year old son of Scott & Shelly (Sandor) Hogenkamp, M [More]
Vickie L.Trisel, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 6:16 a.m., Thursday after an eight-month battle with colon cancer. [More]
Local pictures on April 6th, 2019
Subscriber stories on April 6th, 2019
Says officials ignored need for funds
CELINA - State Rep. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, pointed the blame at former Gov. John Kasich's administration while explaining the need to raise the gas tax to finance road and bridge projects in Ohio.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Local Schools Superintendent Justin Firks is expected to resign and become the new superintendent of Bethel Local Schools, according to a news release from Bethel school officials.
CELINA - A Celina High School junior looking to make a difference in the world has been named president of the Ohio Association of Student Leaders.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Trey Fisher's pop fly to right field scored Dylan Trogdlon with one out in the bottom of the 12th inning gave St. Marys a 3-2 win over Wapakoneta in WBL baseball action on Friday at K.C. Geiger Park.
CELINA - After seeing a great game go for naught on Tuesday, Celina was not about to see a repeat on Friday.
The Bulldogs tied Shawnee with a run i