Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced Ohio will receive federal assistance for individuals and businesses in Mercer, Auglaize and eight other counties impacted by the 21 tornadoes that swept through western Ohio last month.
President D [More]
By Colin Foster
Willis "Bud" Preston is spending his golden years chasing gold medals.
Recently, the 1946 graduate of Celina High School won the 90s Singles Division of the National Senior Games in Albuquerque - adding to a gold collection that already includes a boatload of tennis trophies and an Oscar (not a real one), which Preston was given for his pristine portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in a Minster Crescent Players production. [More]
Obituaries on June 19th, 2019
Earnest Roy Baucom, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 16th at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Karen Boice, 75, of Saint Marys, a faithful servant of Christ, entered His eter [More]
Donald A. Stahl, age 84, of Celina, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
James C. Gross, age 65 of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on June 19th, 2019
Subscriber stories on June 19th, 2019
CELINA - Mercer County elections officials will temporarily store their old voting equipment through Celina Moving and Storage until they can verify the new system is ready to use in November's general election.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members on Tuesday approved a resolution intending to place a 1-mill operating levy renewal issue for the Rockford Carnegie Library on the Nov. 5 election ballot.
CELINA - Mercer County government's elected and appointed officials were lauded for their strong fiscal management and informed about upcoming capital projects and wellness committee initiatives at a mid-year review meeting.
COLDWATER - Board members discussed their self-evaluations on Tuesday, noting several areas in which they might be able to improve.
Some areas memb
MENDON - Council members at Tuesday's meeting discussed possible uses of potential grant funding for the village hall.
Craig Knapke of Access Engin
ROCKFORD - Council members on Tuesday discussed a continuing problem with door-to-door solicitors in the village.
Village administrator Jeff Long
MARIA STEIN - The 32nd annual Maria Stein Country Fest returns Friday-Sunday with plenty of activities for the whole family.
New activities this ye
Mariners fall to Copperheads
CELINA - Grand Lake had few answers for their hitting woes on Tuesday night.
Zach Iverson pitched six innings of two-hit baseball and Southern Ohio belted 15 hits in beating the Mariners 7-2 in the opening game of a three-game series at Montgomery Field.
Compiled by Colin Foster
The St. Henry ACME team scored three runs in the sixth to squeak by Marion Local with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
New store opens in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Two avid runners have picked up the pace at their business by expanding into Coldwater.
Can't Stop Running co-owners Ryan and Amanda King opened their new store next door to Innergy Fitness in Coldwater about two weeks ago.