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Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
Chickenpox outbreak at 2 Auglaize schools
By Leslie Klosterman
  WAPAKONETA - An ongoing chickenpox outbreak has been reported at two Auglaize County schools, according to an Auglaize County Health Department official.
An Auglaize County resident was also diagnosed with West Nile virus, according to Natalie Hicks, emergency response coordinator and epidemiologist. However, officials are unsure if the virus was contracted locally or stateside. [More]
Redskins battle to earn sweep of Panthers
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry got a sweep Thursday night, but Parkway made the Redskins sweat out the final two sets.
St. Henry got a narrow win in a close second set and staved off a big rally in the third for a 25-16, 25-23, 25-18 victory in a Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at Redskin Gymnasium, keeping pace with Coldwater and New Bremen atop the MAC with one match remaining. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2023
June Huston
June A. (Now) Huston, 88, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on October 7, 2023 at Hearth and Home at Van Wert. [More]
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Painted Pumpkins have Personality
NEPTUNE - Along U.S. Route 33 sits hundreds of painted pumpkins, lending ghoulish grins and frightening faces to passersby.
Karen Elshoff, 61, owner of Karen's Painted Pumpkins, turned her love of the autumnal season into a longstanding hobby.
Councilor announces no longer a Democrat
CELINA - City councilman Mark Fleck on Tuesday announced he's left the Democratic Party, saying it no longer reflects his personal beliefs.
Fleck was first voted onto Celina City Council in 2013. His current four-year term as the 3rd Ward representative runs through the end of 2025.
Top Democrat says party backs workers, did not sponsor 'Pride'
CELINA - The Mercer County Democratic Party still represents rural middle class hard-working people, party chair Sophia Rodriguez said, rebutting claims made by Celina City Councilman Mark Fleck.
Auglaize wants state aging funds
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners on Tuesday requested the county's share of funding through the Ohio Department of Aging's newly created Healthy Aging Grant program.
Tough loss for Bulldogs
Celina's comeback falls short against Wapakoneta
CELINA - The Celina volleyball team nearly gave its fans something to remember on Senior Night.
The Bulldogs rallied from an 0-2 deficit against Wa
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Fleck fifth in districts
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina golfers Maddie Fleck and Sara Tester wrapped up their season at the Division I girls district tournament held at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.
Late goal sends Bulldogs to Senior Night loss
CELINA - Celina had a negative result Tuesday, but coach Eric Gerker was sending nothing but positive vibes after.
Celina suffered a 1-0 loss to We
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