Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A former Celina city councilman with a heap of experience in the public and private sectors was selected to fill out retired Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner's unexpired term, a period of a little more than two years.
The Mercer County Republican Party Central Commitee, consisting of about 30 members, on Monday night unanimously voted for Jeff Larmore to take over the reins as county auditor. [More]
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A feasibility study will determine if Tri Star can be changed from a career compact to a collaborative compact, a move that could relieve Celina schools of financial administration of Tri Star.
School board members at Monday night's regular meeting approved a motion to hire former district treasurer Tom Sommer for $50 an hour "to assist Tri Star Career Compact in becoming a Cooperative Compact," according to the meeting agenda. [More]
New councilors Childrey, Lunz sworn in
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys City Council on Monday night approved an agreement between the city and the police department's union regarding wages and benefits.
The agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026, between the city and the Ohio Pa [More]
Obituaries on January 14th, 2025
Evelyn Marie (Gehm) Muhlenkamp, 78, of Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Recovery, O [More]
Curtis D. "Curt" Snider, 70, of Rockford passed away suddenly Saturday January 11, 2025 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
John Michael Brown, age 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:39 a.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Thomas "Tom" Leon Logan Age 82 March 10, 1942 - January 13, 2025
He is surviv [More]
Robert S. "Bob" Froning, 77, of Saint Marys died Monday January 13, 2025. He wa [More]
Local pictures on January 14th, 2025
Subscriber stories on January 14th, 2025
CELINA - Celina schools officials aim to seek the community's input on crucial decisions that must be made this spring regarding certain district athletic facilities, including the historic fieldhouse, which has been the subject of fierce debate.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors in New Bremen on Monday passed emergency legislation that would allow a local business to expand, potentially adding 10 more jobs.
CELINA - A 31-year-old Celina man was arrested and charged with felony strangulation Monday after allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend.
Nathan J. Watkins was charged with one count of strangulation, a fourth-degree felony; and one count of domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor.
COLDWATER - The first meeting in 2025 for the Coldwater Village Council began with a recognition and appointments.
Mayor Doug Bertke recognized Rick Muhlenkamp for serving eight years on the tree commission and appointed Dennis Brunswick as his replacement.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members took the first step Monday night toward placing a permanent improvement renewal levy on the May 6 primary election ballot.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council on Monday discussed several key issues ranging from infrastructure to community contributions.
Councilors
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Board of Education met Monday to review district business and to accept two staff resignations.
The board accepted donati
Parkway shuts down Greenville for ninth win of season
ROCKFORD - On a night where both Greenville and Parkway had offenses as cold as the great outdoors, Parkway's defense was warmed up and ready to go.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen was held to just two points in the second quarter, allowing Houston to extend a six-point lead into a 14-point halftime lead en route to a 52-23 win over the Cardinals on Monday night in Shelby County.
Century Farm
Albert and Mary Helfenstein purchased sisters Sheryl Borger and Tonita Phipps' ancestral land on northern State Route 116 in Salem Township, Mercer County, in 1837 from the Allen County land office.