Thursday, January 18th, 2024
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Mercer County in less than three months to observe what's being heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse, creating the potential for traffic snarls and other issues but also a profit bonanza for businesses. [More]
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry ace Devin Delzeith signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to play baseball at Defiance College.
Delzeith, the Midwest Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2023, said the relatively new coaching staff's focus on academics was a key factor in his decision. [More]
Obituaries on January 18th, 2024
Wilbert E. Kemper, age 91 of Maria Stein, Ohio died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Terry Huston, 80, of New Knoxville, died 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Thomas H. Ruetschilling, age 80 of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Carolyn Sue (Adams) Smith, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on January 18th, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 18th, 2024
Greenville man introduces city youth to rural lifestyle
CELINA - If you ask former State Rep. Jim Buchy, R-Greenville, there's no better place to live in the world than the 84th House District which he once served.
Horse and Buggy Tales
In 1895, a diphtheria epidemic swept through Mercer County, leaving in its wake scores of deaths. Disease control and prevention were feeble and over-worked doctors were disheartened.
Panthers, Blue Jays among four teams atop conference
Four teams remain undefeated in Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball heading into Friday's slate of games.
Two of those teams will face off in a battle of King of the Mountain in Rockford as Parkway plays host to Delphos St. John's.
Dayton junior Ivy Wolf was honored for reaching a career milestone before leading the Flyers to a 71-53 win over George Washington on Wednesday night in Atlantic 10 women's basketball action at the University of Dayton Arena.