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Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Mercer Co. officials confirm case of measles
From staff reports
  Mercer County health officials confirmed the county's first measles case of 2026 over the weekend, bringing the highly contagious disease to the Grand Lake region.
The case comes as the nation grapples with its largest measles outbreak in 35 years. [More]
Another goal achieved
Jeffries' goal lifts Celina to district championship
By Joe Schatz
SHELBY - Celina fans had quite a distance to travel Saturday for the Bulldogs' boys soccer Division III district title against Lexington in Shelby. But the team made the trip worth it, as Bridon Jeffries' first-half goal was all they needed to beat the Minutemen 1-0 to win the district title and advance to the regional semifinals. [More]
Obituaries on November 2nd, 2026
Marilyn Wilker
Marilyn (Marchal) Wilker, age 81, of St. Sebastian, passed away on Friday, Octo [More]
Cleo Sudhoff
Cleo A. Sudhoff, 96, of Coldwater died Sunday.
A Mass of Christian Burial wil [More]
Local pictures on November 2nd, 2026
Subscriber stories on November 2nd, 2026
Beans? Great. Corn? Good.
Area harvest is on schedule, yields are satisfactory
With the help of recent favorable weather conditions, this year's harvest has progressed nicely in the past few weeks, Mercer County ag educator Ryan McMichael said.
Hunting for bargains at Traders Days
When Amanda asked if I wanted to go to Traders Days (Oct. 1-4), I immediately said yes. I have a few friends who hunt, so I have heard of this type of event. I really didn't know what to expect, but she has never led me astray, so I was game.
Indians serve up a big district victory
KETTERING - Aces were wild for Fort Recovery on Saturday.
The Indians served up 23 total aces on the day, including nine in the final set of the da
Regional Cross Country
Area runners qualify for state
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Tiffin and Troy hosted regional cross country meets, with a number of area teams and runners earning berths to this week's state meet at Fortress Obetz.
Rangers' season ends in district title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Owen Neal's goal in the second half held up for the remainder of the match as Mansfield Christian defeated New Knoxville 1-0 in the Division V boys soccer district championship match on Saturday evening at Frost-Kalnow Stadium at Tiffin Columbian High School.
Gallery to feature Wenning ceramics
GREENVILLE - Ceramic artwork created by artist Nick Wenning of Coldwater will be on display this month at the Anna Bier Art Gallery in Greenville.
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Photo Albums
Celina vs Lexington boys soccer

Fort Recovery vs St. Bernard-Elmwood Place volleyball

New Bremen vs Ridgemont football

Fort Recovery vs Waynesfield-Goshen football
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Today In History
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Riders outlast Panthers
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - If you like your offense Grand Lake Health Systems Field was the place to be Friday night.
The game featured just under 900 yards of combined total offense, 90 points, and one punt.
St. Marys rolled up 554 yards, including 491 on the ground, on its way to week 12 with a 57-33 victory over the Maumee Panthers. [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2026
Judge closes hearing on evidence in Beam case
Defense seeks to suppress some statements
GREENVILLE - An evidentiary hearing for a 22-year-old firefighter accused of killing his employer and setting her rural Ansonia home on fire in April was closed to the public Friday following a last minute request from the state.
Kaup Pharmacy now open in Minster
MINSTER - A local pharmacy opened a new location this month inside a grocery store in Minster, eliminating what was once a pharmacy desert in southwestern Auglaize County.
AG's Office clears way for cemetery restoration
TROY - The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has secured a court order transferring ownership of a historic African American cemetery in Miami County's Springcreek Township to a nonprofit that plans to restore and preserve the long-neglected site.
Mercer students get close-up look at area manufacturing
By GRAND LAKE REGIONAL ESC
CELINA - The Grand Lake Regional Educational Service Center Business Advisory Council recently facilitated their annua
Taming the Tigers
Fort Recovery jumps out early to defeat Waynesfield-Goshen
WAYNESFIELD - With Fort Recovery traveling on Halloween eve, the Indians were looking for a big Division VII postseason win over Waynesfield-Goshen. While the pass-heavy Tigers pulled some tricks to keep the score close in the second quarter, Fort Recovery traveled home with the treat, a 48-14 win.
Cavs hang on for win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater stopped a two-point conversion in the final minute to escape Genoa with a 27-26 victory in the opening round of the Division V football playoffs on Friday night in Ottawa County.
Cardinals pull away to beat Gophers
NEW BREMEN - The Ridgemont Golden Gophers came to New Bremen riding high from last week's running clock upset victory over Waynesfield-Goshen which p
Langekamp, Heitkamp earn top awards
St. Henry running back Drew Langenkamp and Marion Local linebacker Seth Heitkamp were named the top offensive and defensive players in the Midwest Athletic Conference as the conference coaches released its postseason football honors.
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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Bringing Fiction to Life
'Christmas Box' writer to visit St. Marys
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Internationally celebrated author Richard Paul Evans is coming to St. Marys on Nov. 12, not only to sign copies of his latest novel, "Mercy's Child," and give a presentation on his works, but also to see firsthand the local Angel of H [More]
Coldwater wins district title
By Gary R. Rasberry
BLUFFTON - A little excitement in the postseason can be a good thing.  
After two straight sweeps to start the Division V tournament, Coldwater got a challenge from Colonel Crawford in the district volleyball final at Bluffton University. [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2026
Linda Heitkamp
Linda L. (Beougher) Heitkamp, age 78 of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the St. Henry Care Community. [More]
Joann Kuck
Joann Kuck, 58, New Knoxville, died at 6:33 a.m. Oct. 27, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
James Cathcart
James Steven Cathcart, 78, died Oct. 17, 2026.
A private celebration of life [More]
Local pictures on October 30th, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2026
Early voting high with local, state, national issues in play
CELINA - As Tuesday's general election nears, Ohioans continue to vote early in large numbers.
Statewide, more than 1.57 million voters had either requested absentee mail-in ballots or voted early in person as of Thursday, per data from the Ohio secretary of the state.
St. Marys manufacturer settles PPP lawsuits
TOLEDO - A St. Marys manufacturer has agreed to pay over $3 million in fines for allegedly providing false information to obtain loans from a federal support program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
District Domination
Celina beats Maumee for district title
ELIDA - Celina dominated every phase of the first half except the scoreboard, which read 0-0 after 40 minutes.
All that changed just four minutes i
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Beautiful time for some fishing
Good day everyone. I hope all have been enjoying this beautiful picture perfect fall weather. It's like Bob Ross is creating beautiful canvas days. Lot of happy little trees just happening anywhere you like them, there are no rules.
Panthers sweep Bulldogs for district crown
WAPAKONETA - If tournaments are supposed to get harder the further you go, someone forgot to remind Parkway. After battling to get past New Bremen on
Redskins sweep Cougars
Compiled by JOE SCHATZ
St. Henry defended its D-VI district title crown in sweeping Ashland Crestview 25-13, 25-15, 25-5 in Norwalk.
Addy Homan
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Thursday, October 29th, 2026
The Scarier the Better
Why we get scared and why some love it
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Whether it's a door slamming, someone quickly popping out of a corner or certain kinds of phobias, like arachnophobia, claustrophobia or thanatophobia, the fear of death, being scared is a part of human biology.
Still, because all humans are different, fears can manifest themselves separately and ultimately affect how often and what type of scares people seek out. [More]
Obituaries on October 29th, 2026
Louis Hoying
Louis (Louie) Henry Hoying, aged 68 of Minster, Ohio, died unexpectedly 24 October 2026. [More]
Martha Lentz
Martha B. (Marti) Lentz, age 93, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 in St. Mary's, Ohio. [More]
Jesus Contreras
Jesus Silva Contreras Sr., 87, of Celina, died Oct. 21, 2026, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Local pictures on October 29th, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2026
County hospital nets $1.37M from Rural Health program
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater has been awarded a one-time investment of $1.37 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, Mercer Health CEO Jon Dingledine revealed at Wednesday night's regular hospital board of governors meeting.
St. Marys man faces child sex charges
WAPAKONETA - A 35-year-old St. Marys man was indicted on charges of sex with a minor last week in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.
Chrystyan S. Kline was indicted Oct. 22 on five counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony.
Woman sentenced on bad check charge
CELINA - A 41-year-old Maria Stein woman that passed a bad check for over $130,000 was given a suspended jail sentence this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Local postcard collectors to reunite for public show
More than 25 years ago, then-Mercer County Historical Society director Joyce Alig invited a Toledo-area museum archivist to give a talk about the sho
One is all you need
Celina wins 1-0 over Shawnee; St. Marys falls to Elida 1-0
DELPHOS - If offense wins games and defense wins championships, Wednesday's D-III boys soccer district semifinal doubleheader showed plenty of champi
Area teams get ready for playoff openers
  For Coldwater, Fort Recovery, New Bremen, St. Henry and St. Marys, it's another week of football action.
For Celina, Marion Local and Minster, it's a week to patch the bones and rest up for what they hope is a long playoff campaign.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Will Speck, RB, St. Henry
10 carries for 158 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins' 53-0 win at Delphos St. John's.
Indians looking to catch Tigers by the tail
  Fort Recovery makes its third straight playoff appearance and second under coach Wes Wenning with a road trip to Waynesfield-Goshen.
It will be the first time since 2013 that the two teams have faced off, with the Indians returning from eastern Auglaize County with a 54-0 win 13 years ago.
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