Friday, October 18th, 2024
Obituaries on October 18th, 2024
Beatrice "Bea" Lehman, 93, of Saint Marys, died 12:52 P.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence. [More]
James Krieg, age 76, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospitals. [More]
Naomi A. Johnson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, on her birthday, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Dorothy M. Wietholter, 94, of Celina, Ohio, died 12:25 A.M. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on October 18th, 2024
Truck repair firm to open a 2nd location
CELINA - JB Services and Parts will soon open a second location near the intersection of State Route 219 and U.S. Route 127.
Mercer County commiss
The Smash Burger is an Instant Celina Hit
CELINA - For a soft opening with little fanfare, Smash City Grill saw good sales on Thursday afternoon as its staff churned out smash burgers, chili dogs, ice cream nachos and other comfort foods. [More]
Vote '24
Granville Township
CELINA- South Central Mercer Fire District officials are asking voters to approve a five-year, 2.5-mills replacement levy to continue funding fire protection operations. [More]
Vote '24
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Butler Township voters will decide on a five-year, 1.8-mills renewal fire protection levy on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The funds would be used to upgrade fire department equipment and keep up with state and federal mandates. [More]
New Knoxville wins tournament opener over Ridgemont
NEW KNOXVILLE - Whatever nerves New Knoxville had in the opening set of its Division VII sectional volleyball match, they dissipated quickly. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys volleyball team ended its season on Thursday in losing in three sets to Shelby in the Division IV sectional tournament at Shelby High School. The loss drops the Roughriders to 6-17 on the season.
ROSSBURG - 2022 Eldora Super Stock Track Champion Nick Bowers finally broke through for his first win of the 2024 season on Thursday night as the Dirt Track World Championship kicked off at Eldora Speedway.
Be the 'best possible driver'
CELINA - To be the best possible driver, area driving school instructors urge even experienced motorists to enroll in a refresher course and retake the driving test.
Local pictures on October 18th, 2024