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Much of Mercer, Auglaize counties under severe drought
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Although Thursday brought a bit of rain to the area, most of Mercer and Auglaize counties remain under a severe drought that has contributed to a spate of field fires of late.
Multiple field fires have been reported in the Grand Lake region since Oct. 24, including a few that broke out simultaneously in different locations. [More]
5th Congressional District
By Erin Gardner
  Voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether Republican Bob Latta or Democrat Keith Mundy will represent Ohio's 5th Congressional District, which includes all of Mercer and Van Wert counties.
Rep. Bob Latta
Latta, 68, has served Ohio's 5th Congressional [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
KANSAS - New Knoxville has been on a mission through the postseason, and that mission is now to make it to state.
The Rangers fended off a tough Hilltop squad to get the 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 sweep over the Cadets in the Division VII regional semifinals on Thursday night at Lakota High School in Sandusky County. [More]
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CELINA - City administrators will soon ask councilors for authorization to increase a cost adjustment mechanism on monthly water bills to avert deficit spending in the water operating fund.
MENDON - Dozens of people turned out Thursday morning for the unveiling of the new Palmer Road bridge.
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart led the ceremony in Union Township celebrating the completion of the nearly $2 million bridge replacement project that began in 2023.
Coldwater moves on; Fort Recovery falls to Anna
CLAYTON - Coldwater overpowered Centerburg 3-0, and Anna held off a scrappy Fort Recovery effort, 3-1, in the Division VI regional volleyball semifinals Thursday evening at Northmont High School's Thunderdome.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen moved a step closer to a third straight trip to the state semifinals by cruising to a 25-5, 25-6, 25-15 v
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football
Minster quarterback Brogan Stephey and Marion Local linebacker Drew Lause received the top honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference football coaches selected their all-conference teams this week.
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By William Kincaid
  CELINA - A new program has been launched to provide financial assistance to Mercer County adults who are caring for other people's children but not considered foster parents.
Mercer County Job and Family Services has established the Kinship Support Program to offer qualifying individuals $2,000 per child or up to $5,000 a household for three or more children, according to agency director Angela Nickell. [More]
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SpartanNash chain buys Chief's parent company
CELINA- SpartanNash's recent purchase of Fresh Encounter Inc. (FEI), the parent company of Chief Markets, will have no effect on the local grocery store chain.
CELINA - A Celina couple facing multiple federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capital have been appointed a public defender to represent them following their attorneys' motion to withdraw in August.
CELINA- Two people appeared Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on drug theft and child sex charges.
Ashlee R. Heinl-Botkin of Coldwater
Horse & Buggy Tales
This a factual story of Pierre and Louis, French war orphans of World War I, and men of the 37th (Ohio) Division.
Battery A, 136th Regiment of 155
2024 State Cross Country Championship Preview
Celina boys looks to improve on finish from season ago
For the Celina boys cross country team, it's upward and onward.
After qualifying as a team for the state cross country championships for the first time in program history last season, Celina is determined to move up from its 20th-place finish from a season ago.
The Grand Lake area is again a hotbed of playoff football with eight teams reaching the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs that kick o
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Brogan Stephey, QB, Minster
12-of-17 for 274 yards with four touchdowns in the Wildcats' 49-7 win over Fort Recovery.
CELINA AT McNICHOLAS
The Bulldogs' hard-fought loss to Wapakoneta in Week 10 puts them on the road for the playoff opener. Awaiting Celina is an
By Erin Gardner
COLUMBUS - Despite the political wrangling over Ohio's Issue 1, a statewide ballot issue aimed at changing the way the state draws its political maps, two Mercer County poll workers and a state official think the language is confusing and deceptive. [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2024
Elmer F. Wendel, 89, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, Ohio. [More]
Junior Boroff, 91, of Saint Marys, died 6:05 A.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Grande Lake Healthcare Center. [More]
Brenda R. Webb, 75, died on Oct. 23, 2024, at the Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Rita M. H. Hoying was born on 21 August 1925 on South Main Street in Minster to Anton J. and Mary A. Duwel Fortman. [More]
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ST. MARYS- Several residents of a historic St. Marys building who were ordered to leave their homes by the end of October told city councilors this week that they have nowhere to go.
MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday took no action on a variance request from a resident who wants to open a gun shop in his home but formed a committee to further define variance stipulations to protect his neighbors.
CELINA - Seventh grade students are being led on in-depth, interactive tours of area businesses to see firsthand the career opportunities available to them in Mercer County.
CELINA- A two-vehicle injury accident left one person with minor injuries outside of Celina Monday afternoon.
First responders were called to the i
Celina shuts out Perkins to advance to regional final
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After two straight overtime victories to get to the regional semifinals, Celina was in no mood for bonus soccer on Tuesday night.
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City councilors on Monday night voted down an ordinance to rezone a 1-acre property from manufacturing to community shopping, preventing Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health from building an urgent care center at 1800 Industrial Drive.
Councilors Myron Buxton, Joe Wolfe, Thomas Sanford and Eric Clausen all voted against the legislation after it was brought back to the table, citing deed restrictions imposed by Mercy Health, limited manufacturing-zoned land and other reasons. [More]
River Trail Campground
By Erin Gardner
MENDON - Mendon Union voters will decide on two liquor permits for the River Trail Campground II Inc. on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Voters will see a local liquor option for the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages by River Trail Campground II Inc., an applicant for a C-1, C-2 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 7712 Deep Cut Road, Mendon, per ballot language. [More]
Obituaries on October 29th, 2024
Richard William Bolton, 82, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Ohio Health of Van Wert. [More]
Viro F. Rosenbeck age 81, of Versailles passed away at 5:35 pm Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center. [More]
"Jack" James Carl Rethman, age 88, of Wabash-York Road, Versailles, passed away [More]
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ST. MARYS - City councilors were confronted Monday night by a former councilor and other residents who had immigration concerns related to a June real estate transaction.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Monday night approved a resolution authorizing street work totaling more than $1 million.
Councilors passed fina
CELINA- A South Carolina woman currently serving a prison term for fraud was sentenced Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to additional time behind bars on charges stemming from a prostitution ring.
ST. HENRY- Village councilors on Monday unanimously passed a resolution aimed at securing better electric rates for residents and addressed recent security concerns throughout the village.
COLDWATER - Village councilors at Monday's brief meeting heard the second reading of an ordinance to re-plat lot 1819 of RK Development Phase One.
The lot is located on the corner of West Vine Street and Burkettsville St. Henry Road on the west side of town.
Regional Volleyball Preview
Three area teams still alive in D-VI; New Knoxville in D-VII
During the volleyball season, the Midwest Athletic Conference was dominant in the Division VI coaches polls.
Coldwater, St. Henry and New Bremen w
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I'm in awe each and every this time of year in and around our lake.
The leaves are turning colors and showing out! Between the
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