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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Bringing Fiction to Life
'Christmas Box' writer to visit St. Marys
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Internationally celebrated author Richard Paul Evans is coming to St. Marys on Nov. 12, not only to sign copies of his latest novel, "Mercy's Child," and give a presentation on his works, but also to see firsthand the local Angel of H [More]
Coldwater wins district title
By Gary R. Rasberry
BLUFFTON - A little excitement in the postseason can be a good thing.  
After two straight sweeps to start the Division V tournament, Coldwater got a challenge from Colonel Crawford in the district volleyball final at Bluffton University. [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2026
Linda Heitkamp
Linda L. (Beougher) Heitkamp, age 78 of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the St. Henry Care Community. [More]
Joann Kuck
Joann Kuck, 58, New Knoxville, died at 6:33 a.m. Oct. 27, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
James Cathcart
James Steven Cathcart, 78, died Oct. 17, 2026.
A private celebration of life [More]
Local pictures on October 30th, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2026
Early voting high with local, state, national issues in play
CELINA - As Tuesday's general election nears, Ohioans continue to vote early in large numbers.
Statewide, more than 1.57 million voters had either requested absentee mail-in ballots or voted early in person as of Thursday, per data from the Ohio secretary of the state.
St. Marys manufacturer settles PPP lawsuits
TOLEDO - A St. Marys manufacturer has agreed to pay over $3 million in fines for allegedly providing false information to obtain loans from a federal support program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
District Domination
Celina beats Maumee for district title
ELIDA - Celina dominated every phase of the first half except the scoreboard, which read 0-0 after 40 minutes.
All that changed just four minutes i
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Beautiful time for some fishing
Good day everyone. I hope all have been enjoying this beautiful picture perfect fall weather. It's like Bob Ross is creating beautiful canvas days. Lot of happy little trees just happening anywhere you like them, there are no rules.
Panthers sweep Bulldogs for district crown
WAPAKONETA - If tournaments are supposed to get harder the further you go, someone forgot to remind Parkway. After battling to get past New Bremen on
Redskins sweep Cougars
Compiled by JOE SCHATZ
St. Henry defended its D-VI district title crown in sweeping Ashland Crestview 25-13, 25-15, 25-5 in Norwalk.
Addy Homan
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