Minster students strum their way to new love of music
By Abigail Miller
MINSTER - A chorus of ukulele strumming can now be heard quite regularly throughout the halls of Minster Local Schools, thanks to a two-day promotional giveaway that elementary school music teacher Abby Brigadoi entered on a whim.
In February 2024, while perusing some online teaching groups, Brigadoi was pointed in the direction of ukulele company Kala Brand Music Co.'s Random Acts of Kindness Day promotion. [More]
Obituaries on April 26th, 2025
Virginia F. "Ginny" Knapke, age 91, of Minster, Ohio, died on April 23, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Charles M. Brockert, age 90, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at [More]
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Daniel Ralph Fullenkamp, beloved husband of the la [More]
Daryl Ballweg, born on March 21, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 84. [More]
Rose Ann "Rosie" Post, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. [More]
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CELINA - A Mercer County grand jury handed down several indictments on Thursday related to drug possession, drug trafficking and felony OVI.
Daniel E. Secrest, 55, Celina, was indicted on one count of trafficking in drugs, a fifth-degree felony.
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman wants to repurpose three police-rated command vehicles used by administrators and reassign them to patrol duty rather than purchase two new SUVs this year as initially proposed.
The Ohio Department of Development announced Friday the opening of a new round of grant funding to help innovators and entrepreneurs bring breakthrough technologies to market.
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By Abigail Miller
NOBLE TOWNSHIP - Auglaize County Commissioners are one step closer to cleaning up a longtime site of illegal dumping just off State Route 116.
Commissioners on Thursday approved and authorized the execution of the memorandum of understanding for a $48,183.34 Shine a Light on Dumpers grant from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's Office. [More]
Obituaries on April 25th, 2025
Gwendolyn F. Bay, age 79, of Dayton, formerly of New Bremen, died on Friday, Ap [More]
Sister Jean René Hoying, 83, died suddenly at home on April 22 in Dayton, Ohio [More]
Denny J. Gibbons, 75, of Rockford, passed away at 10:11pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Milo Rowan Alexander Wycuff was born into this world on April 22, 2025, at Berr [More]
Virginia F. "Ginny" Knapke, age 91, of Minster, Ohio, died on April 23, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Donald R. (Don) Heckman, 83 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2025, at 11:50 PM at Wayne Healthcare. [More]
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Local director Amy Esser gears up for 'a serious fight'
CELINA - The elimination of funding for Head Start as proposed by the Trump Administration would not only end a critical program for children and families but take away a little over $2 million that flows to Mercer County every year, supporting the local economy.
COLDWATER - A 31-year-old Indiana man was found dead of an apparent suicide Thursday morning off a trail in Baker Woods State Nature Preserve outside Coldwater.
CELINA - In a packed banquet room, state and local Democrats delivered a fiery, impassioned call to action to remain visible while fighting for those without a voice at the Mercer County Democratic Party Equality Dinner on Thursday night.
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Thursday announced four Memorial Masses for Pope Francis that will be held in different locations around the archdiocese, including one in Fort Loramie on Monday.
Celina hangs on to beat Kenton to stay unbeaten in WBL
CELINA - A quick start helped bolster Celina.
But Kenton made the Bulldogs sweat to keep their share of the Western Buckeye League softball lead.
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The Airport Athletic Complex in Maria Stein hosted the annual Flyer Spectacular on Thursday, mixing relay-based events with several specialty individual races.
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A 21-year-old St. Marys man sustained life-threatening injuries early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle injury crash between Staeger and Havemann roads on State Route 29, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
At about 12:28 a.m. Wednesday, Celina Police responded to an injury traffic crash reported via a phone app, the news release states. Officers found the crash on State Route 29 coming into Celina from the east on the curve between Staeger and Havemann roads. [More]
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The police department welcomed two new officers to the fold and saw one of its own promoted to the rank of sergeant on Wednesday morning.
Mayor Jeff Hazel swore in patrolmen Connor Burr of St. Marys and Isaac Daniel of Celina and newly appointed Sgt. Kyle Balthis. [More]
Obituaries on April 24th, 2025
Louise Jane White, age 92 of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025 at home in Celina. [More]
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COLDWATER - Mercer Health officials continue to negotiate with the health system's two unions representing non-management employees over new three-year contracts, according to Mercer Health Chief Financial Officer Jon Dingledine.
NEW BREMEN - The state biennium budget as it was passed by the Ohio House this month poses serious financial problems to the New Bremen Local School District, superintendent Jason Schrader cautioned at Wednesday night's regular school board meeting.
CELINA - A 44-year-old Celina man who reportedly attempted to run over a group of kids in the Bryson Park District last summer pleaded guilty to attempted assault in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
CELINA - Multiple people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday for charges related to assault and drug possession.
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ST. MARYS - St. Marys is set to unveil its new three-story municipal building to the public at two open houses next month.
The first open house wi
During World War II, families across the United States proudly displayed service flags in their windows - simple yet powerful symbols of sacrifice an
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Adria Miller's one-out single in the bottom of the third inning scored KJae Stover for the go-ahead run and Parkway improved to 11-2 in softball with a 2-1 win over Bath in non-conference play on Wednesday in Rockford.
Published article highlights local water quality efforts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Area experts working to restore the water quality of Grand Lake have authored a study demonstrating the efficacy of restored and managed wetlands that was accepted for publication in a prestigious international science journal dedicated to pioneering work across all aspects of wetland research. [More]
Minster gets bats out in run-ruling Fort Recovery
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - The way the game started, the Fort Recovery-Minster softball game had the makings of a high-octane offensive battle.
The host Wildcats held their end of the bargain, overcoming early errors and picking up a 14-4 run-rule victory over the Indians in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Four Seasons Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2025
Robert W. Droesch, age 79, of St. Henry, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. [More]
Louise Jane White, 92, Celina, died April 21, 2025, at her residence in Celina. [More]
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CELINA - The Lake Facilities Authority is moving forward with the development of over 15 acres of land along State Route 703.
Commissioners from Au
Five communities in a three-county region were awarded Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grants to protect and improve drinking water.
The money
MINSTER - The state biennium budget as it was passed by the House this month could reduce Minster Local Schools' savings by around $5 million, treasurer Gina Selby warned at Tuesday night's regular school board meeting.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in March to 4.8% from 4.7% in February, and area counties saw either slight increases or decreases in joblessness, with some experiencing no change at all.
CHILLICOTHE - Citing discussions with "government officials" and an undisclosed "potential public-private partnership," Pixelle Specialty Solutions abruptly changed course April 18 on the previously announced closing of its Chillicothe paper mill.
CELINA - Crews will soon begin spraying herbicide to open drainage ditches maintained by the Mercer County Engineer's Office.
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CELINA - A Bradford man was arraigned on failure-to-appear charges and his bond was later revoked in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Brian C. Mader, 41, was arraigned on one count of failure to appear as required by recognizance, a fourth-degree felony.
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Celina scored four runs in the second inning to take the lead, then added five in the third while holding off Shawne
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