Thomas R. Fisher, age 70, of rural Portland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. [More]
Neil Hess is the go-to guy when sewing machines break down
FORT LORAMIE - For amateur crafters and professional sewers and quilters alike, sewing machines tell a story. If tragedy strikes and a machine needs fixing in the Grand Lake area, a local man is there to save the day - and ultimately the work in progress. [More]
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel offered a glowing overview of Celina in 2025 under his watch during his annual state of the city delivered to city councilors at this week's regular meeting.
ST. MARYS - An 18-year-old involved in a shooting in St. Marys last spring pleaded guilty to an amended set of felony charges related to the incident last month in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 48-year-old Van Wert man was arrested last week following a traffic stop in which Celina police reportedly found methamphetamine in his pocket.
MINSTER - After a 9-0 start to their home season, Minster needed just one more win to seal a perfect record inside Wildcat gymnasium. Marion had no time for that. The Flyers used some mismatches inside and got a 49-42 win over the Wildcats in MAC play Thursday to take a big win into the postseason.
The championship for the Division II girls bowling sectional at Minster's Community Lanes came down to a two-team battle between Coldwater and St. Marys.
Facilities, events move fairgrounds toward being a year-round attraction
CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds is inching ever closer to becoming a year-round destination, a long-simmering vision that may be fulfilled with the opening of the highly anticipated Grand Event Center in the second half of 2026. [More]
County's only licensed winery is all about good vibes
COLDWATER - Tucked on a county road south of Coldwater is Mercer County's only licensed winery, with a tasting room in a quaint repurposed chicken house that has been renovated to welcome wine aficionados and amateurs alike.
Founded in 1896, local ag services business is growing faster than ever
MARIA STEIN - The last 25 years have been marked by steady growth in the size of area farms and livestock operations. Following a similar patten, Maria Stein Grain has broadened the scope of its services and operations to meet growing customer needs.
