Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The race for a Mercer County commission seat beginning Jan. 2, 2021, finds incumbent Jerry Laffin of Coldwater facing off against challenger Andy Schwieterman of Celina for the Republican nomination.
The winner advances to the Nov. 3 general election to take on Democratic candidate Don Holtvoigt of Celina, who is running unopposed. [More]
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioner Rick P. Muhlenkamp of Celina is being challenged by county soil and water conservation Board Vice Chairwoman Theresa A. Howick of Celina for the commissioner seat beginning Jan. 3, 2021.
The winner advances to the Nov. 3 general election. No Democrats filed to run in the primary. [More]
Obituaries on February 18th, 2020
Newman Bryant Clapp III, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away February 17, 2020 at 1:20 am. [More]
Richard E. "Dick" Collins, age 61, of Coldwater, died February 16, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Patricia R. "Pat" Stammen, age 66, of Fort Recovery, died February 17, 2020, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Robert Schmehl, 79, St. Marys, died Feb. 16, 2020, at his residence.
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Bernard "Bud" Lehman, 90, of Saint Marys, died 1:03 A.M. Monday, February 17, 2020, his 90th birthday, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Diana Kay (Ashman) Martin, 69, passed away on Sunday, February 16 at Vancrest after a brief illness brought on by complications from Multiple Sclerosis. [More]
Local pictures on February 18th, 2020
Subscriber stories on February 18th, 2020
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members at Monday's meeting discussed renewing a current expense levy.
The 2.5-mill five-year levy, which expires i
MINSTER - Minster Local Schools administrators are supporting the Ohio House of Representative's plan to revise the EdChoice voucher program.
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State Diving Preview
Quartet of local divers headed to state meet
While his teammate Kameron MacLean was getting ready for his trip to the Division II state diving championships, Xander Spees was looking to see if he could make it to state as a swimmer because it seemed that his diving season had ended by the slimmest of margins at the district meet.
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Celina bowling teams wrapped up regular season play with wins over Lima Senior on Monday at 20th Century Lanes in Lima.
Remaining active as they age can have a positive impact on seniors' lifestyles, and those in the greater Grand Lake area have several options to help them get their hearts pumping.