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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Wapak museum historian debunks the hoax claims
By Erin Gardner
ST. MARYS - More than 55 years ago, Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, delivering the iconic line, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Despite the mountain of evidence proving the marvel of the lunar landing, speculation that the landing was faked started soon after and continues to grow. [More]
By Joe Schatz
CEINA - Celina's 8-2 ACME win over Marion Local had fans at Montgomery field asking; was it a bird? A plane?
Not quite, but it was a jet.
Jett Warner, that is.
The Celina catcher's three-run triple highlighted a seven-run sixth inning for Celina that broke a 1-1 tie and kept the Bulldogs undefeated at 4-0 in the summer. [More]
Obituaries on June 9th, 2026
Leroy Carl Ahrns, age 68, of S. Main Street, Sidney (formerly of Fort Loramie), [More]
William H. "Bill" Garrett, 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Marilyn Ann Watercutter, age 79 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully at home in Celina, with her family at her bedside, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. [More]
Robert W. Tangeman, age 42, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:15 [More]
Terry Byron Davenport, 63, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Odon, Indiana. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 9th, 2026
CELINA - City councilors at Monday night's regular meeting learned that the swimming pool has gotten off to a rocky start due to a dearth of lifeguards and that a major resurfacing project will get underway Wednesday, largely during the nighttime.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys officials welcomed the city's latest 4th Ward representative and heard an update on the progression of the municipal building's second-floor veterans museum.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members approved raises Monday night for members of the administrative team and learned preliminary state figures show the district improved its performance index during the past school year.
WAPAKONETA - A 50-year-old Lima man was indicted for murder in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court last week in connection with the death of his 56-year-old coworker last month.
COLDWATER - Village administrator Jason Eyink presented awards to two members of the Coldwater Police Department during Monday's village council meeting.
ST MARYS - An update on electric rates and affordability was the main discussion at Midwest Electric's 89th annual meeting held at St. Marys Memorial High School last week.
Three years after last reaching the state baseball finals, St. Henry is back in Akron, looking for the program's fourth state title starting Thursday.
Standing in the way in the Division VI semifinals is three-time defending champion Berlin Hiland at 1 p.m. at 7 17 Credit Union Park.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great!
We are steadily moving through spring. I'm so glad we are getting to experience spring without just jumping into 90 degree weather. We don't like it and the fish don't like it either.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Perry Schwieterman and Rowen Knapke combined on a three-hit performance as Parkway improved to 2-2 on the summer ACME season with a 5-1 win over Fort Recovery on Monday at the LeFevre Family Complex.
Veterinarians for dairy herds are in short supply, especially in rural areas
CELINA - Amid the state's ongoing shortage of large animal veterinarians, state and industry officials are working to engage, encourage and empower prospective vets to enter the field and settle into rural communities.