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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Parkway parent wants to use SAM Act for swimmer
By Erin Gardner
  ROCKFORD - A parent petitioned the board of education during the regular meeting on Wednesday to consider allowing her son to compete on a neighboring school's swim team.
Carolyn Whitaker asked the Parkway board members to allow her son, Magnus Whitaker, a junior, to compete on the Coldwater swim team through the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, which Gov. Mike Dewine signed into law via Senate Bill 276 in July. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2026
Luella Homan
Luella (Heuing) Homan, age 95, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home in Coldwater. [More]
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Mercer Co. Health District hires nursing director
CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members brought on the agency's newest director of nursing Wednesday morning, choosing an experienced nurse to fill the spot that has been vacant since June.
Beyond the Battlefield
Fort Recovery to host 3rd annual Native Days
FORT RECOVERY - Over a dozen citizens of federally recognized tribes whose ancestors helped defeat U.S. Gen. Arthur St. Clair in 1791 are coming to Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School next week to share insights about their history, culture and lifestyles to the public.
Drug case ends in prison sentence
A 42-year-old Louisiana man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for drug possession.
Brandon
NK to contract for new substation engineering
NEW KNOXVILLE - Village council members in New Knoxville approved an emergency ordinance authorizing village administrator Larry Kellermeyer to contract for engineering services for a new electrical substation during their regular meeting Wednesday night.
Flu season is here, county health officials report
WAPAKONETA - Flu season has arrived early in Auglaize and Mercer counties this year.
"In line with statewide and national trends, we saw our first
Alumni Notes
Bertke reaches career milestone
In her senior season at St. Thomas University (Florida), Payton Bertke is still doing what she does best, setting up the attack.
The Celina High Sc
Bulldogs, Titans battle for WBL first place
  In week nine of last year, Celina took down a winless Ottawa-Glandorf team 45-28 to pick up its third win.
It is safe to say the 2026 meeting will be a lot bigger.
Late schedule changes help playoff points
  We start this week with a history lesson. Before 2020, a school was not allowed to make changes to their football schedule after October 1 each year. That usually translated to no changes after the halfway point in the regular season.
Two-Minute Drill
Hello, Old Friend
After a three-year hiatus due to the formula-based scheduling of the MAC, Coldwater and St. Henry meet in the 53rd rendition Backyard Battle at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Drew Langenkamp, RB, St. Henry
15 carries for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins' 48-12 win at Minster.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Union Township, its historic firsts
In 1828 Union Township was detached from Dublin and set apart as a separate township and at that time included in what is now Center Township.
The
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Photo Albums
Celina vs Shawnee boys soccer

Celina vs Defiance girls soccer

St. Henry vs Coldwater volleyball

Celina vs Greenville girls soccer
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Celina girls win, boys fall in soccer
By Joe Schatz
CELINA - It will be hard to find two more contrasting games of a doubleheader than Celina's soccer programs went through Tuesday. While the boys team conceded an early goal and fell to Shawnee 1-0, the girls made it look easy in an 11-0 win over Defiance to close out their Western Buckeye League campaign. [More]
Obituaries on October 14th, 2026
Bernice Fleck
Bernice M. Fleck, 75, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct [More]
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Plan in place to keep Auglaize Co. safe from measles
WAPAKONETA - As measles outbreaks continue to spread across the nation, the Auglaize County Health Department is preparing to respond to the highly contagious virus should it enter the county.
Old St. Marys muni building set for demolition
ST. MARYS - City councilors learned in a brief meeting on Monday that St. Marys' old municipal building will be demolished soon.
St. Marys Safety Service Director Greg Foxhoven advised councilors the building is slated to be demolished the first week of November.
2 arrested for drugs after traffic stop
Two men were arrested over the weekend in Mercer County after authorities reportedly located over 80 grams of methamphetamine in their vehicle, a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman states.
Scrapping for the win
St. Henry sweeps Coldwater to keep MAC hopes alive
ST. HENRY - The stat sheet may read the match went just three sets, but it felt like a 15-pound heavyweight prize fight.
Coldwater and St. Henry f
Division III Boys State Golf Tournament
Voisard finishes strong
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After getting Monday's jitters out of the way, Minster's Max Voisard made a run up the leaderboard on Tuesday.
The
Cardinals hold off Rangers
Compiled By Joe Schatz
New Bremen improved to 17-4 and 6-2 in the Midwest Athletic Conference, keeping its chances for a conference title share alive with a tough 26-24, 26-24, 25-23 sweep over New Knoxville at The Nest.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Council considers drainage issues in neighborhoods
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City councilors at Monday night's regular meeting heard about storm drainage issues allegedly impacting numerous residences in northwest Celina.
Resident Gerald "Mort" Ward, who lives on Bruns Avenue, addressed a plugged storm sewer line tied to at least a dozen homes in the Bruns Subdivision. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2026
Linda Rump
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, [More]
Earl Siegrist
Earl Siegrist, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away on October 10, 2026 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
Andrew Dahlinghaus
Andrew Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Maria Stein, passed away on October 11, 2026 at [More]
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Village's e-bike law put on hold
COLDWATER - Coldwater village councilors learned Monday night the drafting of an ordinance regarding electric bicycles and micromobility devices has been put on hold.
St. Henry accepts $1M bid for Columbus St. work
ST. HENRY - St. Henry councilors entered into a $1 million contract with a local construction company on Monday for street work slated to start next year.
Marion Local treasurer developing financial website
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members heard presentations Monday night on a new website being developed by the district's treasurer and on the many services provided by the Grand Lake Regional Educational Service Center.
New Bremen finalizes farmland rental contract
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen village councilors on Monday approved legislation awarding a three-year lease of the village's 139-acre Komminsk farmland.
Councilors approved third and final reading of the ordinance during their regular meeting.
Wapak responds to data firm interest
According to an Oct. 8 report in the Wapakoneta Daily News, the executive director of the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council has shared updates with the Wapakoneta City Council about a potential data center project in the city.
Division II Girls and Division III Boys State Golf Tournament
Froning 23rd; Voisard has solid start
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After struggling on Sunday, Alyssa Froning closed out strong on the final day of the OHSAA Division II girls state g
Celina routs Greenville
Compiled By Joe Schatz and Gary R. Rasberry
Nine first half goals powered Celina to a 11-0 win over Greenville as the Bulldogs kept up their unbeaten girls soccer season Monday night in Celina.
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Monday, October 12th, 2026
One Last Farewell
Open Houses scheduled for old Celina HS
By William Kincaid
CELINA - School officials will hold a pair of open houses at Celina High School to give the public one last chance to stroll down memory lane before the facility comes crashing down in early 2027.
The open houses are set for noon-2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 8, according to Superintendent Brooke Gessler. [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2026
Andrew Dahlinghaus
Andrew Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Maria Stein, passed away on October 11, 2026 at [More]
Earl Siegrist
Earl Siegrist, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away on October 10, 2026 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
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Tuning up for postseason
Area cross country teams compete before league meets
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Cross country teams started its final stretch toward the conference championship and postseason swing got underway on Saturday.
Thornton Jr. wraps up Eldora season with win
ROSSBURG - Ricky Thornton Jr. took the lead from Dale McDowell on a mid-race restart and led the rest of the way to collect the $50,000 top prize and at The Clash on the Wabash that concluded the 2026 season at Eldora Speedway.
Froning shoots 91 in first round
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater sophomore Alyssa Froning battled through a tough day to shoot a 91 in the first round of the OHSAA Division II girls state golf tournament at the Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club in Akron on Sunday.
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