Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 10:22PM EDT until October 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
58° 58° chance Sun 64° Sun 64° 40° 40° Mon 62° Mon 62°
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Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 10:22PM EDT until October 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Wawa coming to Celina next year
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Wawa convenience store/gas station is set to be built next year at 1401 State Route 703, the current site of the China Wok Buffett.
Reese Moore, a commercial agent for Crawford Hoying of Dublin, submitted a site plan review for a proposed 6,372-square-foot Wawa on 2.23 acres to the Celina Planning Commission in late August. [More]
What's on the Ballot? Part 10: Jefferson Township trustees
By William Kincaid
  JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - A crowded field of candidates is vying for two open seats on the Jefferson Township Board of Trustees in the Nov. 4 general election.
Long-entrenched incumbents Keith G. Houts and Kent Marbaugh argue their decades of experience and procedural knowledge make them the best candidates for the job, while four challengers - Chad Braun, Kyle Gray, Bob McNew and John Woods - insist it's time for a new set of trustees with fresh ideas about governance. [More]
Always on the run
Bertke's big night lifts Celina past Ottawa-Glandorf
By Colin Foster
CELINA - Celina's football season hasn't gone according to script.
But the Bulldogs are determined to have it end on a positive note.
On Friday, Parker Bertke rushed 17 times for 241 yards and three touchdowns in leading Celina to a 45-28 win over Ottawa-Glandorf in WBL play at Celina Stadium. Snapping a two-game losing streak, Celina improved to 3-6 overall and 3-5 in league play. Ottawa-Glandorf, which led 7-3 after one quarter, fell to 0-9 and 0-8. [More]
Obituaries on October 18th, 2025
Clark Froning
Clark Froning, 87, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 11:23 P.M. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
Joanne Burkholder
Joanne A. Burkholder, age 91 of Lima, and formerly of Celina, passed at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. [More]
Karen Fuson
Karen G. Fuson, 70, Rockford, died Oct. 14, 2025, at her home.
Graveside serv [More]
Brenda Burden
Brenda Louise Burden, 77, Lima, died at 12:25 p.m. Oct. 9, 2025, at her residence. [More]
John Muhlenkamp
John Muhlenkamp, 80, Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Oct. 17, 2025, [More]
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Rep. King introduces bill to reduce tax spikes
State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, has introduced House Bill 504, legislation to provide local governments tools to mitigate sudden property tax spikes
Flyers clinch share of MAC
MINSTER - After one-point wins in two of its last three games, Marion Local extended its winning streak to 73, and it was drama-free.
The Flyers to
Redskins shut out Cardinals
ST. HENRY - It takes a a lot of guts to win in the Midwest Athletic Conference. For the St. Henry defense, that is exactly what they had to clinch the Redskins' eighth win in a 20-0 win over New Bremen at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Fast start lifts Coldwater past Versailles
COLDWATER - Over the years, Coldwater has been known for fast starts.
But this season has been different, as the Cavaliers have had three scoreless first quarters and three seven-point openers this season.
Anna rallies to defeat Fort Recovery
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Logan Ziegenbusch's three-yard touchdown pass to Brody Murray with 3:04 remaining in regulation lifted Anna to a come-from-behind 28-24 win over Fort Recovery in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Friday at Booster Field in Anna.
Moran, Thornton Jr. take Eldora wins
ROSSBURG - Devin Moran and Ricky Thornton Jr. will take their battle for the Lucas Oil Late Model Series championship to the final night of the season, which is Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
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Celina vs Ottawa-Glandorf football

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Marion Local vs Minster football

St. Henry vs Delphos Jefferson volleyball
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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Lakefront condos planned for S.R. 703 property
By William Kincaid
CELINA - RCS Construction aims to develop a new condo project with 33 housing units, green space, a swimming pool and a lakeside beach on a vacant plot of land off State Route 703 between Lakeside Drive and Mariner Point Drive.
The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday evening unanimously approved RCS Construction's site plan review for what is tentatively being dubbed Beach Club, documents shared at the meeting show. [More]
What's on the Ballot? Part 9: Marion Township trustees
By William Kincaid
  MARION TOWNSHIP - Long-serving Marion Township trustees Ronald Bruns and Larry R. Reichert are facing a challenge from political newcomer Andrew T. Kremer in the Nov. 4 general election.
Marion Township's board is made up of three trustees, who each serve four-year terms. Bruns and Reichert are both seeking reelection this year. Trustee Perry Unrast won't be up for reelection until 2027. [More]
Cavs, Panthers advance
By Gary R. Rasberry
  COLDWATER - In the volleyball battle between Van Wert and Mercer Counties, Mercer County completed a clean sweep.
Defending Division VI state champs Coldwater fended off a tenacious Lincolnview squad in the first sectional final of Thursday at the Palace, picking up a 23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 win over the Lancers. In the nightcap, Parkway's second matchup of the season against Crestview was close to the first as the Panthers swept the Knights 25-17, 25-18, 25-12. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2025
Virginia Clott
My mom, Virginia Ann Clott, age 84, born on August 1, 1941, to Kenneth H Barger [More]
Dana Blanchard
Dana K. Blanchard, age 55, of New Bremen, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima OH. [More]
Ruth Heyne
Ruth (Diller) Heyne, age 83, of St. Sebastian, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her large, loving, and faith filled family. [More]
Carl Gilmore
Carl Gilmore, age 95 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Michael Powell
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael "Spock" S [More]
Sharon McGowan
Sharon L. McGowan, age 74, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
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Georgian 'Revival'
Iconic 'White House on Main' is on market
CELINA - After seven years, countless renovation projects and infinite memories, a couple is selling their iconic 19th-century Georgian-style home on Celina's Main Street.
Minster BOE hears state report card update
MINSTER - Minster School Board members this week heard an update from superintendent Josh Meyer regarding the district's perfect state report card grade, issued last month.
Man arrested in Darke Co. wanted by DHS
Greenville police arrested a 62-year-old man in downtown Greenville Tuesday after discovering he had been camping on a city sidewalk and was wanted by the Department of Homeland Security.
Hanging on for the win
Celina moves on in tournament with 1-0 victory over Shawnee
CELINA - The Shawnee Indians were hoping for a first-round upset against Celina Thursday.
But the top Dogs of the Western Buckeye League didn't let that happen.
Redskins, Flyers roll on in tournament
ST. HENRY - It will be an all-MAC affair for the Division VI sectional final as St. Henry and Marion Local picked up sweeps over Delphos Jefferson and Wayne Trace Thursday night.
Cardinals, Wildcats win to set up a rematch
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen and Minster cruised to 3-0 victories in Division VI sectional volleyball action Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium setting up a rematch Tuesday night at Wapakoneta.
Riders shut out Warriors
Compiled by Joe Schatz
The St. Marys boys soccer team advanced in the postseason with a 7-0 win over Ontario in the Division III sectional final. The win sets up a Grand Lake Derby rematch, as the Roughriders will take on Celina next on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at Frost-Kanlow Stadium in Tiffin.
Auto insurance basics
It pays to understand all the options
CELINA - When considering auto insurance coverage, consumers can buy directly from an online insurance company or through an insurance agent.
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Averting CAT-astrophe
Celina Cares volunteers battle feral cat problem
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina-based coalition of volunteers dedicated to stemming feral cat populations in Mercer County primarily through a process known as trap, spay/neuter and return (TNR) is seeking the moral and financial support of Celina City Council.
A large crowd packed council chambers at this week's council meeting, with many of the attendees wearing Celina Cares shirts in a show of solidarity for the nonprofit founded by residents Sara Kriegel and Jackie Crouch in late 2019. [More]
K-9 Randy reports for duty at Mercer County Jail
By William Kincaid
CELNA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office's newest recruit, a German shorthaired pointer with a brown-and-white coat, keen sense of smell and desire to serve, got to work sniffing for narcotics earlier this week at the Mercer County jail.
K-9 Ran [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2025
Brandon Eshleman
Brandon Mitchell Eshleman, 39, of Toledo, OH (formerly of St. Marys, OH) died 4:03 p.m. Monday October 13, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, OH. [More]
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N.B. board begins review of bids for track project
NEW BREMEN - School board members will soon finalize a quote for the first phase of the track project, then consider quotes for the second phase of the stadium renovation in the coming weeks.
Convicted rapist to appeal verdict
Grove found guilty of rape of minor
CELINA - A 44-year-old Columbus man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for first-degree felony rape along with a laundry list of other child sex crimes against a preteen girl from Fort Recovery is appealing his conviction.
New Knoxville welcomes new EMS worker
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Knoxville officials welcomed their newest EMS employee at village council's regular meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Keith Leffel sw
The sound of history, explained
The Mercer County Historical Society
In the front parlor of the Riley House, there is an ornate parlor reed pump organ, which originally belonged to Lola Beams Carter.
Not backing down
Celina shrugs off slow start to move on in tournament
CELINA - The match started out rough for Celina, but when the final point was tallied, the Bulldogs lived to play again.
Wapakoneta opened the firs
Celina shuts out Napoleon
CELINA - Celina jumped out early and never looked back in opening Division III girls soccer tournament play with an 8-0 victory over Napoleon in a match halted by the mercy rule with just under 20 minutes remaining in the half on Wednesday at the soccer stadium.
Caiola has milestone day for Rangers
NEW KNOXVILLE - Favian Caiola set a school record with eight goals and New Knoxville rolled to a 9-1 victory over Cory-Rawson Tuesday in the boys soccer Division V sectional opener at the New Knoxville Community Park.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good fishing days starting to dwindle
Good day everyone, I hope everyone is doing well.
Wow! what an awesome time of year it is. Leaves are starting to change color and outside is just feeling different. Among people there is a rush to do things before winter happens upon us.
Riders win in shootout
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Sophia Menker, Aurbey Birt and Jillian Jacobs scored in the shootout to help St. Marys advance in the Division IV girls soccer tournament with a 4-3 win over Bath on Wednesday in Bath Township.
Wildcats look to give Flyers another challenge
  The last few weeks for the Marion Local football team could rival Gillette for the close shaves.
After a last-minute regulation win over Versaille
Projecting who goes to playoffs and where
  In this article we shall try to project what the possible playoff matchups for each team in the WBL and MAC may be. Next week we shall try to include most of the teams in each of our main regions so it is easier to see how an upset or two may change the projections.
Two-Minute Drill
OTTAWA-GLANDORF at CELINA
Celina Stadium
With the playoffs likely out of reach, Celina will look to finish 2025 on a high note with two home games to end the season.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Reece Wendel, RB, Fort Recovery
19 carries for 287 yards and three touchdowns in the Indians' 41-27 victory over Parkway.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Mercer coroner resigns; Reichert appointed to post
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed Dr. James Reichert as acting coroner following the resignation of long-serving Mercer County Coroner Dr. Timothy Heinrichs.
Heinrichs announced his retirement, effective immediately, in an Oct. 10 letter to commissioners. [More]
Dublin Township trustee candidates
By Erin Gardner
DUBLIN TOWNSHIP - Incumbent township trustees Tim Metz and Bart Walls are being challenged by Loren Shindeldecker for two open trustee seats in the Nov. 4 general election.

Tim Metz
Metz, 52, has been a Dublin Township trustee for three terms.
Having a high school education from Parkway High School, he is a press operator at Reynolds and Reynolds. He and his wife have two sons and one grandchild. [More]
Moving on
Coldwater shuts out Fort Jennings to advance
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - With the regular season over and Division V tournament play beginning, Coldwater might have overlooked Fort Jennings, a team the Cavaliers defeated 6-0 in the season opener.
That was not the case, as Coldwater outplayed the Musketeers to the tune of a 5-0 win Tuesday night at Cavalier Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2025
Mary Stueve
Mary H. Stueve, age 95, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Heritage Manor, Minster, Ohio. [More]
Sidney Smith
Sidney P. Smith, 87, a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, [More]
Ruth Stammen
Ruth C. Stammen, age 87, of New Weston, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Merc [More]
Carl Gilmore
Carl E. Gilmore, 95, Celina, died Oct. 14, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hos [More]
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Council hears 1st reading of helmet law
ST. MARYS - St. Marys city councilors took the next step on Tuesday in enacting the first law related to the usage of electronic bikes and scooters within the city.
Coldwater treasurer: Bills could mean 'drastic changes'
COLDWATER - Coldwater Exempted Village Schools treasurer Jenn McCoy maintained the district is in good financial standing through fiscal year 2030, while also criticizing possible moves by the state legislature that she said would severely harm school districts.
Auglaize health officials emphasize value of WIC
WAPAKONETA - Though often thought of as being the same as SNAP benefits, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is very different, county WIC director Jenny Boroff told the Auglaize County Board of Health at their regular meeting on Tuesday.
Woman sentenced on drug charges
CELINA - A Brookville woman was sentenced to probation and ordered to undergo treatment Tuesday on multiple drug possession charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Mercer SWCD gets phones back up
The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District phones are now back up and running after being down for about a week due to the ongoing government shutdown.
All-WBL and MAC Volleyball
May, Fry earn top honors
Versailles' Kiley May and Ottawa-Glandorf's Sienna Fry received top honors from the Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League, respectively, as the conference released its all-league teams on Tuesday.
All-WBL Soccer
Chapman, Jenkins earn league honors
Celina senior Nelson Chapman was named the Western Buckeye League Boys Soccer Player of the Year by the league coaches after helping the Bulldogs win an outright league title this season.
All-WOSL Soccer
Cavs' Zahn named top defender
Coldwater senior Dana Zahn was named the Western Ohio Soccer League girls' Defensive Player of the Year by the league coaches as the boys and girls All-League teams were released on Tuesday.
Teams looking to solidify playoff positions
As we have just two weeks left in the high school football regular season, this article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games. On Thursday we present our first end of season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.
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