Friday, July 1st, 2022
By Leslie Gartrell
BRYANT, Ind. - A 40-year-old Coldwater man died early Thursday morning after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jay County, Indiana.
Joshua Highley was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to a news release and crash report from the Jay County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were notified of the crash at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:30 a.m., per the crash report. [More]
By William Kincaid
A slew of free, family-friendly events in Mercer County will help usher in the Fourth of July holiday with an explosive mix of fireworks and world class rock cover bands, along with plenty of food and drink options.
Red, White and Blue Celebration
Tonight, the second annual Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Coldwater Memorial Park Amphitheater, compliments of Community Sports and Therapy Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2022
Vincent Joseph Gross, age 88, of Coldwater, died June 29, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Richard LeRoy Seger, 84 of Minster, passed away at 11:20 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Ruth Ann Cross (Faller) age 87 of Plum passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2022. [More]
Joshua "Josh" D. Highley, 40, Coldwater, died in Jay County, Indiana, on June 3 [More]
Local pictures on July 1st, 2022
Subscriber stories on July 1st, 2022
ST. MARYS - Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has lifted the recreational public health advisory at Sunset Beach.
Coldwater sends Celina to elimination bracket
COLDWATER -  Coldwater held off Celina for a 7-3 victory in the winners' bracket to secure a spot at the District 4 tournament in Minster next week,
MINSTER - After the way it started on Thursday, Minster was lucky to be hanging around for extra innings.
The Wildcats spotted New Bremen a 4-1 le
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Richmond scored early and often on Grand Lake and handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss in a 14-3 run-rule victory in seven innings in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play at McBride Stadium in Indiana.