Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City council passed by a 5-2 vote first reading of legislation to change the zoning of a 1-acre property from manufacturing to zcommunity shopping, which would clear the way for Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health to build an urgent care center. [More]
Fort Recovery rebounds from tough first set to beat Celina
By Robb Hemmelgarn
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery struggled in the first set of their volleyball match with Celina on Monday. Missed hits and a lack of communication, blended with a feisty Bulldog defense on the other side of the net, set up the Bulldogs for 16-25.
All ended well for the Indians, however, as they rebounded to take the next three sets, 25-18, 25-16, and 25-18. to take the match between Mercer County teams at Fort Site Fiedlhouse. [More]
Obituaries on September 10th, 2024
Elizabeth K. "Betty" Meiring, age 80, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 10:13 P.M. at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
LouAnn Hough, age 77, of Celina, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Brenda S. Springer, age 72 of Cridersville, formerly of Montezuma, passed away at 2 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024. [More]
Local pictures on September 10th, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 10th, 2024
ST. MARYS- City councilors on Monday night heard from city safety service director Greg Foxhoven that the city hopes to move into its new municipal building in mid October, about a month later than initially projected.
Powerful Civil War photos were more art than journalism
WAPAKONETA - In the mid to late 1800s, a photograph was truly worth a thousand words, especially when it captured the horrors of the Civil War or how the war changed political leaders.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members learned Monday night that crews are expected to start moving dirt this fall for the new $12.3 million middle school project.
ST. HENRY- Village councilors on Monday night took a formal stand against a proposed 30% energy rate hike from Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly known as Dominion Energy.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope you are all doing fantastic.
I get so excited this time of year. Friday night football is happening and college football is in full swing and the fishing is heating up.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Zach Rindler tied the school record for low nine-hole score as St. Henry defeated Versailles 172-184 in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Senior Day for boys golf at the Mercer County Elks.
ST. MARYS - Perseverance paid off for St. Marys on Monday night
The Roughriders battled Auglaize County foe Minster and picked up to a three-set sweep victory over the Wildcats at Grand Lake Health Systems Court.