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Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Celina councilors tepid on Bryson Park pavilion idea
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - A proposal to construct an enclosed pavilion for community events and private parties in the Bryson Park District was met with ambivalence in Celina City Council's chambers this week, as one councilman expressed concern about maintenance costs and another questioned demand for such a facility. [More]
Can't stop the Cavs
Coldwater beats New Bremen for 14th win in a row
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - After battling through a loaded schedule that saw the team travel for their previous three matches, it would be understandable that Coldwater might have felt fatigued against New Bremen.
But you can't lead the Midwest Athletic Conference without winning the tough ones. While the visiting Cardinals took the first set, Coldwater rallied to take a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15 win at The Palace in a top of the MAC contest. [More]
Obituaries on October 2nd, 2026
Charles Meier
Charles J. Meier age 92 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at his residence. [More]
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St. Henry annexations lay groundwork for growth
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners gave their blessing Thursday to the annexation of 26.257 acres of land in Granville Township to the Village of St. Henry.
Woman killed in Shelby County crash
A 39-year-old Rockford man driving a concrete mixer was involved in a two-vehicle accident in which a Kettlersville woman died on State Route 29 in Shelby County Thursday morning, a news release from the Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
Indemnity fund available for farmers after facility failure
REYNOLDSBURG - The Ohio Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday it has completed a grain audit of United Equity Inc., the grain elevator and storage business whose operations were suspended Sept. 10. ODA found the facility to be in failure, as defined in Ohio's grain law.
Celina wins WBL contest
CELINA - At times a struggle, the result proved good for Celina.
Celina picked up its fourth win of the season and evens its Western Buckeye League volleyball record at 3-3 with a 25-13, 25-18, 25-21 win over Elida in a battle of Bulldogs at Celina Intermediate School.
Pape reaches playoff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen's Brady Pape just missed qualifying for the Division III state boys golf tournament after forcing a playoff at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge in Bowling Green.
Panthers gets MAC win over Indians
ROCKFORD - There has been one bump in the road for Parkway this season.
But the Panthers still believe they can bump, set, and spike their way past any opponent.
Celina, St. Marys tennis players compete at sectional
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The girls tennis postseason got underway on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima at the Division II sectional tournament.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Change of season makes fishing fun
Good day everyone. I hope all of you are doing great.
We are quickly moving into my favorite time of year. It's not all roses but for the most part it's awesome.
The struggle of Alzheimer's
There's help for both patients and caregivers
CELINA - More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a figure that's only expected to grow larger as baby boomers get older, according to Yvonne Miller, the community educator for the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
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