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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
There's scary stuff out there
Halloween's more fun when it's safe
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - The COVID-19 pandemic continues, but that doesn't mean area residents can't have fun this Halloween with some planning.
People who are unsure about whether or not to participate in Halloween activities can look to the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for advice. [More]
All-MAC battle
St. Henry survives Marion Local; Fort rolls past Lancers
By Tom Haines
VAN WERT - St. Henry had to battle through five sets with Marion Local in Van Wert while Fort Recovery waltzed past Lincolnview, but the Redskins and Indians both won their Division IV volleyball district semifinals in Van Wert on Tuesday.
St. Henry came away with a 28-30, 25-14, 20-25, 25-21, 16-14 win over the Flyers in the first game before the Indians swept the Lancers 25-20, 25-19, 25-15. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2021
James Maier
James Lee Maier, age 84 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Oct.25, 2021 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. [More]
Eleanore Powell
Eleanore May Powell, 94, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died 1:44 A.M. Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Celina Manor. [More]
Gregory Pontsler
Gregory Alan "Wildman" Pontsler, 54, of Rockford passed away at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Allen Metcalf
Allen Ray Metcalf, age 75, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2021
Council bans downtown marijuana dispensaries
CELINA - City council members passed final reading of legislation that would effectively prohibit medical and recreational marijuana-related facilities from operating in most of downtown Celina.
Part 1 of wetlands project to get bids
CELINA - The first phase of improvements to the Mercer Wildlife Area, enabled by a roughly $1.7 million H2Ohio grant, will go out to bid this week.
1 death, 26 new cases reported in Auglaize
WAPAKONETA - One new death and 26 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Auglaize County since last Friday, according to a news release from Auglaize County Health Department officials.
County's jobless numbers improve
Mercer County's unemployment rate for September was 3.1%, a slight improvement from August's rate of 3.4%.
However, the county dropped from its status as second lowest for joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties to third lowest, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Celina, St. Marys bow out
LEIPSIC - The Elida Bulldogs came out ready to play on Tuesday night.
Celina couldn't find a way to counter the hot start.
Elida upset the Divis
Cardinals remain unbeaten
ELIDA - For the 24th time this fall, New Bremen walked off the volleyball court on the winning side of the scoreboard.
Although it wasn't as easy
Cavs beat Allen East to advance
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brianna Keller had two goals, including the match-winner with five minutes remaining in regulation, to lift Coldwater to a 2-1 victory over Allen East in the Division III girls soccer semifinals at Ottoville High School on Tuesday night.
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