Gloria Jean Vann, 87, formerly of Rockford, Ohio passed away Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. [More]
Funding plans discussed for Harmon Preservation land
CELINA - Lake officials hope to land about $144,000 in state funding to get the ball rolling on a water treatment initiative in Auglaize County estimated at $1.1 million. [More]
CELINA - City council president Jason King defended the council's intention to raise water rates 26.5% over the next two years, citing ballooning treatment expenses and big-ticket infrastructure projects in the near future.
A months-long criminal investigation into locals that reportedly downloaded and shared child sex abuse images resulted in the drug arrest of a 53-year-old Fort Recovery man last week, with additional charges possible pending the completion of the investigation.
MENDON - Mendon village councilors on Tuesday heard the village solicitor, working on behalf of the village, will send a second letter to the homeowner of a property not in compliance with several village ordinances.
CELINA- Three area people were arrested in the last week on felony charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court related to theft, assault and a protection order violation.
Celina advances to first district final in 13 seasons
COLUMBUS GROVE - While dogs are a man's best friend, Celina was Shawnee's worst nightmare as the Bulldogs used a big third quarter to win the Division III district semifinal 50-42 in Columbus Grove. [More]
The Celina girls bowling team will return to the Division I state tournament for a second straight season after winning the district title on Tuesday at Star Lanes at the Harbor in Port Clinton.
It's been a while since any area bowling team has brought home a state championship. Coldwater won the last boys state title in 2021 while St. Marys was the last area girls state champ in 2019.
