Thursday, June 25th, 2020
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Scores of classic cars are expected to take to the streets in the heart of Celina on Friday evening as part of an event aiming to rev up the lost culture of cruising and offer some fun to make up for the COVID-19-triggered cancellation of summer events. [More]
From staff reports
CELINA - All four Mercer County District Library locations will reopen with normal hours of operation on Wednesday, following guidance from the Ohio and Mercer County departments of health.
Patrons are asked reserve the first hour of the day for at-risk community members, including individuals 65 years and older and those with underlying medical conditions. Curbside pickup will still be available through the online curbside pickup form or by calling the library to schedule an appointment. [More]
Minster outlasts St. Marys in softball slugfest
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Four outs away from getting run-ruled by Minster, St. Marys decided to keep everyone in their seats for a little longer.
The Wildcats saw a 15-run lead evaporate into a six-run margin thanks to the Roughriders plating six runs in the fourth and three more in the sixth. Minster managed to tack on a couple of runs in the seventh to pick up an 18-10 win in summer softball action at K.C. Geiger Park. [More]
Obituaries on June 25th, 2020
Ruthilene Leighner-Wilson, age 96, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Bonita "Bonnie" Rae Opperman, age 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of June 23rd, 2020. [More]
Marlene C. (Albers) Peltier, age 68, of N. County Rd. 25A, Sidney, passed away of natural causes early Tuesday morning, June 23, 2020. [More]
Leon P. Mangas 82, of Union City, Indiana passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 25th, 2020
CELINA - One new confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Mercer County on Wednesday, bringing the county's total to 257.
Four new confirmed cases were reported in Auglaize County, raising that county's total to 86.
COLDWATER - The COVID-19 drive-thru testing center will move from the Mercer County Fairgrounds to the vacant building at 115 W. Summit St., Celina, near the end of July.
The Mercer County Health District shared information on harmful algal blooms on Wednesday, prompted by social media discussions about Grand Lake's water quality.
NEW BREMEN - The completion of the new school building project is in sight.
"As of right now it looks like we will meet the deadline to start school on Sept. 8," district superintendent Jason Schrader told school board members at Wednesday's meeting.
COLDWATER - Village officials will seek payment from the Mercer County Coronavirus Relief Distribution Fund.
Council members met in a special session on Wednesday to pass the resolution under suspension of rules.
ST. HENRY - Coach John Dorner was really looking forward to watching his last varsity baseball team at St. Henry High School before the spring season was canceled.
Compiled by Colin Foster
Fort Loramie's Trevor Middendorf doubled on a 3-2 count in the seventh inning, breaking a tie and lifting his team to a 5-4 victory over Coldwater in Fort Loramie.