CELINA - Face coverings will be optional for students and staff returning to Celina City Schools for the 2021-2022 school year.

"We're going to have a normal year. That's our plan," said school board president Craig Flack.

WAPAKONETA - What does it take to climb atop an animal that weighs more than a half ton and whose sole goal is to throw you in the dirt?

A lot of heart, for a start.

The Nov. 2 general election in Auglaize County will include contested township, village and city council races and several issues, pending the certification of petitions by elections officials.

CELINA - Grand Lake Rotarians are jumping back on the Stuff the Bus program to garner school supplies for children in need.

The organization, in a partnership with the Celina Walmart store and Celina City Schools, is leading the charge to procure items that will be supplied to students. [More]

COLDWATER - A healthy fast food store has opened in Coldwater.

Located at the Coldwater Mall, Cavalier Nutrition, is owned by Riley Walker, Rockford. It opened July 16.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina hosted boys golf teams from around the area for the annual Celina Invitational on Friday at Celina Lynx Golf Club.

Before the top bowlers stop at Coldwater's Pla-Mor Lanes for the annual stop on the Professional Bowlers Association's national summer tour, some of the bowlers might get a few rolls in at Minster. [More]