Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Celina pulls away in fourth quarter to defeat Van Wert
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The first opponent of the season for the Celina boys basketball team was Van Wert.
The Cougars were bound and determined to make themselves bookends and end the Bulldogs' season in the opening game of the Division II tournament.
Celina, though, caught fire in the fourth quarter with a 19-0 run to pull away for the 61-41 victory on Tuesday night at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on February 28th, 2024
Marilyn Schwieterman (nee Willke), part of the Maria Stein community for 82 yea [More]
Anna "Marlene" Bettinger, age 87 of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at The Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Kendra L. Lutz, 57, of Vienna, West Virginia, and formerly of St. Marys, died suddenly on Friday, February 23, 2024, at her residence. [More]
Beverly Miller, 95, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Febru [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 28th, 2024
CELINA - City council members on Monday night advanced to final reading an ordinance to permanently close a portion of Holly Street so school officials can proceed with the construction of a new 7-12 grade building.
Expect work to begin on the two newest wetlands areas
CELINA - Mercer County officials are gearing up for a pair of projects that will establish new wetlands, pollinator habitats, trees and native grasses as part of an ongoing effort to filter runoff from farmlands and other areas.
MENDON - Village councilors at Tuesday night's regular meeting gave first reading to legislation that would ban marijuana dispensaries in Mendon.
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FORT RECOVERY - School board members at this week's regular meeting voted to contract with Garmann Miller to conduct a facilities assessment.
The Minster-based design and planning firm's service will be provided at a maximum cost of $27,000.
Division II State Bowling Preview
Coldwater's boys have another chance to win the Division II state bowling tournament after two straight runner-up finishes, while St. Marys' girls br