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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Let's Go Fishing
Free Fishing Days draw all ages to Grand Lake shores
By William Kincaid
CELINA - State park officials are gearing up for a wave of weekend warriors looking to take advantage of free fishing on Grand Lake.
Ohio's annual Free Fishing Days take place Saturday and Sunday, enabling residents to cast their lines into any public waterway without a license, including Lake Erie, public lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers. [More]
A move that's paying off
Blockberger taking over at first base key to Coldwater's success
By Gary R. Rasberry
It took a little prodding for Baylen Blockberger to get comfortable playing first base, but the move has been a key to Coldwater playing for a chance at an eighth state title this weekend.
The move might not have been as stunning as when Pete Rose moved from the outfield to third base in 1975, allowing the classic Big Red Machine outfield of Griffey-Foster-Geronimo to blossom, but the shift from shortstop proved important. [More]
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Report complete on Celina deputy-involved shooting
Special prosecutor set to review
CELINA - Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's report of its investigation into a Mercer County Sheriff's deputy-involved fatal shooting on Dec. 31 is completed and now in the hands of a special prosecutor.
Library board looks for gov's aid
CELINA - The Mercer County District Library Board of Trustees is holding out hope that the governor will exercise his veto powers to save the Public Library Fund, as both the Ohio Senate's and Ohio House's biennium budget proposals call for its elimination.
Judge denies Houser's effort to withdraw plea
VAN WERT - A Van Wert County judge denied a 39-year-old Mercer County man's motion late last month to withdraw his no contest plea in a murder case from 2023.
New Knoxville makes major land buy
NEW KNOXVILLE - The Village of New Knoxville took a significant step toward future development during Wednesday night's council meeting, approving the emergency purchase of over 30 acres of farmland.
Mercer health district to raise license fees
CELINA - Mercer County Health District is set to raise the local fees for various health licenses to better cover program costs.
Board of health me
A brief history on a bright idea
The Fort Recovery Stirrup Company, founded in 1895 by Edward Koch, was initially known for manufacturing bent wood stirrups. It rapidly became the wo
Waynedale brings big challenge to Cavs
Division V State Baseball Semifinal Preview
Six years have passed since Coldwater last reached the state semifinals in baseball. It's also been six years since the team won its seventh state title with a win at Canal Park in Akron in the Division III title game.
Marion picks up ACME victory over New Bremen
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Marion plated three runs in the fourth to break a scoreless tie, then added four runs in the seventh to pick up a 7-1 ACME victory over New Bremen on Wednesday evening in New Bremen.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
City learns wastewater plant needs $32M upgrade
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The City of Celina needs to make a staggering $32 million in improvements at the wastewater treatment plant in order to eliminate overflows or bypasses into Beaver Creek and maintain its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit with the Ohio EPA. [More]
Dedication, discipline, desire
Magoto's work pays off with trip to state, appointment to West Point
By Gary R. Rasberry
When talking about Louis Magoto after his second no-hitter of the postseason in Friday's 3-0 win over Montpelier in the regional final, Minster coach Mike Wiss talked about his pitcher's discipline.
The discipline of Magoto has not only made hi [More]
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Assessment, salvage begins at St. John
MARIA STEIN - Experts continue to assess the integrity of the remaining walls of the burned out St. John the Baptist Church, while a number of holy items have been retrieved from areas of the structure, which was badly damaged when a blaze erupted on the afternoon of May 29.
Health officials report quiet May for measles
WAPAKONETA - May was a quiet month for communicable diseases in Auglaize County, with the community logging only two COVID-19 outbreaks, Director of Nursing Jessica Whetstone told county board of health members at their regular meeting on Tuesday morning.
Auglaize County I-75 rest areas slated for upgrade
SIDNEY - As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation's statewide re-imagined rest area project, the I-75 north and southbound rest areas in Auglaize County will close Monday, July 7, for a full replacement.
Celina traffic stops lead to methamphetamine arrests
CELINA - Two people were arrested in Celina for possession of methamphetamine in separate traffic stops within two hours of one another on Monday.
Coldwater man sentenced to 4+ years for meth possession
CELINA - A 35-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison on Tuesday for reportedly possessing more than half a pound of methamphetamine in both liquid and solid form, then failing to appear in court as required.
Hospice fundraiser ball game a hit with fans and community
Minster Baseball Hospice Night, a charity baseball game held at Minster's Melcher Street Park May 9, was a huge success this year, according to a new
Division VII State Baseball Semifinal Preview
Minster faces familiar foe with Russia
One of the main things Mike Wiss has stressed when talking about his upcoming opponent in the Division VII state baseball semifinals on Thursday is that this is not the same Russia squad the Wildcats defeated back in April.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Father's Day a perfect time to get some fishing in
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
So many things going on in and around the lake. Now is the time to take in all the events.
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Celina scores three in eighth to defeat New Bremen
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Celina plated three runs in the top of the eighth inning to pick up a 4-1 victory over New Bremen in ACME baseball action on Tuesday in Auglaize County.
Congratulations Coldwater Cavaliers
2025 Division III Girls State Track and Field Champions
Cavalier State Qualifiers:
Kiersten Keller, Senior
• Champion, 4x400-meter relay
• Fifth place, 4x100-meter relay
• State qualifier, 4x2
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
New Bremen EMS celebrates 50 years
By Erin Gardner
NEW BREMEN - For nearly 50 years, the New Bremen Emergency Squad has provided life-saving care and around-the-clock attention to village residents.
Mayor Robert Parker issued a proclamation recognizing New Bremen Emergency Medical Services and its founding and current members for providing vital services. [More]
Screaming for ice cream once again
From staff reports
A beloved Rockford-area ice cream shop is back with new ownership, according to a news release from the village chamber of commerce.
The new owners of Tastee Twirl Rockford, brothers Lucas, Drew and Kyle Luginbill, held a grand opening on June 6. Currently the shop is only scooping ice cream and does not have food available just yet, per a company Facebook post. [More]
Obituaries on June 10th, 2025
Peggy Vaught
Peggy Lynn Vaught, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed awa [More]
David Parker
David I. Parker, 90, of St. Marys, died of pancreatic cancer on June 8, 2025, a [More]
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St. Marys plans disposition of 2 historic buildings
ST. MARYS - After months of uncertainty for its residents, the Fort Barbee Apartments are one step closer to having a new owner.
St. Marys Assistan
Phase VII of Wheatland Acres set for development
New pool slide caught in red tape
CELINA - City councilors passed first reading of an ordinance approving the final plat for Wheatland Acres Phase VII in northwest Celina that would open up roughly 35 new lots.
New pay ordinance raises wages for village employees
COLDWATER - Coldwater village councilors passed a new pay ordinance on its final reading at the regular Monday night meeting.
Finance director Jaso
St. Henry joins mutual aid pact, plans paving contract
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday night approved updates to the county's waste management plan and trash collection contract, as well as approved contracts for an upcoming street resurfacing project and mutual aid assistance agreement.
Auction set for Vantage student home construction project
VAN WERT - A newly constructed home at 301 East Second St., Van Wert, is set to go to public auction at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, marking the completion of a two-year construction project led by the carpentry students at Vantage Career Center.
Midwest Electric members hear updates, meet new directors
ST MARYS - An update on power supply shortages was the main discussion at Midwest Electric's 88th annual meeting held at St. Marys Memorial High Scho
Local baseball and softball players earn state, district honors
The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association released its All-Ohio teams for the season as voted on by a panel of coaches with the. The OHSFSCA also released its All-Northwest District honors list.
Beef genes in the dairy barn
Why beef-on-dairy breeding has swept the industry
CELINA - Over the last decade, many local dairy producers have implemented beef-on-dairy crossbreeding, which has shown to offer them a more consistent revenue and allow them to fight the ever-dwindling beef supply.
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Monday, June 9th, 2025
Running to Victory
Coldwater girls capture first state title in 29 years
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - On a dominating Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Coldwater provided a giant exclamation point on an amazing two days of competition.
A blistering final lap by Isabella Zahn in the 4x400-meter relay concluded a tremendous day as the Cavaliers won the Division III girls track and field championship on the campus of Ohio State University. [More]
Roessner, Marion boys pick up event titles
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - Anna Roessner brought a presence of her own to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for state track weekend.
The lone representative for Fort Recovery finished with three top-three finishes to score 24 points, good enough for the Indians to finish eighth in the team standings in Division III girls, three points better than ninth-place Minster, which had seven athletes. [More]
Obituaries on June 9th, 2025
Mary Jean Hall
Mary Jean Hall passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at 7:03 am at Vancrest o [More]
Catherine Bruggeman
Catherine "Katie" (Kahlig) Bruggeman, age 93 of Coldwater, passed away June 7, [More]
Dolores Schmehl
Dolores Ann Schmehl, 94, of Saint Marys, died 6:40 P.M. Friday, June 6, 2025, a [More]
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Davenport picks up third Dream in a row
ROSSBURG - Jonathan Davenport's Dirt Late Model Dream week started with a collision with the Eldora concrete on Wednesday night.
But when the busy racing week wrapped on Saturday night, His famed #49 was parked the Eldora victory stage and he collected the $100,000 top prize.
Mariners finish first series at 1-2
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake split their weekend games with Hamilton to end the first series of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League season at 1-2.
1 dead, 1 hurt in Paulding accident
PAULDING - A 17-year-old Defiance girl died and a 18-year-old Oakwood man was seriously injured Sunday following a single vehicle accident Sunday morning in Paulding.
Website locates the many Grand Lake trails
CELINA- An online guide is now available for the trails surrounding the lake, thanks to a collaboration between three Grand Lake organizations.
Locals and visitors can now visit GrandLakeTrails.com to discover the many scenic walkways around the lake's treatment train wetlands.
Teachers to represent MAC at state teacher summit
Two area teachers will represent the MAC as they lead the 2025 Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit Wednesday at the Columbus Convention Center.
Paula He
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