Tracing Johnny Appleseed's steps through Rockford
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - About 20 people attended an appealing presentation in Rockford Monday night about John Chapman, the legendary American orchardist better known as "Johnny Appleseed."
Chapman, who famously introduced apple trees from apple seeds acros [More]
By Brendan Barasch
CELINA - After a series of self-inflicted mistakes cost it the third set, Minster bounced back to take a 25-20, 25-18, 18-25, 25-15 win over Celina in non-conference volleyball action Monday.
"I think we've been more mentally tough. That's some [More]
Obituaries on September 22nd, 2026
Randal James Petit, age 76 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Dennis James Brockman, known to many as Dennis Brockman, age 65, of Celina, Oh, [More]
Susan A. Lovelace, 67, Celina, died at 6:50 p.m. Sept. 20, 2026, at Green Palms Healthcare Center, St. Marys. [More]
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CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact director Tim Buschur will step down next summer after serving the vocational education program for nearly three decades.
MONTEZUMA - A 22-year-old Montezuma woman was arrested for endangering children Sunday night after a young child in her care reportedly ingested more than 15 THC gummies, Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman said.
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors in Fort Recovery on Monday awarded an almost $130,000 contract to a Troy company for a water line extension project to benefit properties recently annexed into town.
The City of St. Marys has scheduled its annual fall cleanup for Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
On Oct. 19, curbside pick-up will be for Thursday refu
FORT RECOVERY - School board members on Monday heard Fort Recovery Superintendent Tony Stahl continues to work alongside a local design firm to hammer out the details of a renovation project at Barrenbrugge Athletic Park.
On Sept. 15, the members and staff of the Mercer County Board of Elections met to conduct the "public test" of Mercer County's elections equipment and ballots.
All offices and services at Mercer Health's Community Medical Center, located at 950 S. Main St. in Celina, resumed operations in their normal locations at noon Monday.
ST. MARYS - If it is impossible to be perfect, then St. Marys' boys soccer team keeps pulling off the impossible. Looking for their ninth win in a row, the Roughriders took down Wapakoneta 6-1 to stay unbeaten and pick up some Auglaize County bragging rights.
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The St. Marys girls golf team punched their ticket into the Division I district tournament with a top-five finish at the sectional held at Sycamore Springs.
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Today In History
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  The St. Marys Memorial High School Alumni Foundation will induct eight new members into its Hall of Fame this year, celebrating the military achievements of four of its alumni, the career of a NASA engineer, a senior executive who led large multinational food companies, a former Band Director, and a track and basketball standout. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2026
Dennis B. Meyer, age 92 and lifelong resident of Minster died at Elmwood Assist [More]
Vern L. Schroyer, 71, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, [More]
Ann L Morris, 69, of Saint Marys, died 11:21 P.M. Thursday, September 17, 2026, [More]
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Washington's Generals
CELINA - Prior to being known as the country's most famous traitor, Connecticut-born Benedict Arnold made a fortune as a sea merchant and rose to the ranks of Major General in the Continental Army.
A Cridersville couple in their 20s suffered serious injuries Saturday when they were struck by a car while looking for a deer they had hit along National Road in Auglaize County, a news release from the The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
St. Henry shares boys title with St. John's, New Bremen girls win first MAC crown
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The rainy weather that had been affecting the area the previous few days cleared up, allowing the Midwest Athletic Conference to have an unaffected Saturday to host the conference golf tournaments.
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New Bremen won its fifth straight volleyball match to improve to 10-1 with a 25-16, 25-14, 25-22 win over Anna at the Nest on Saturday, tuning up for a week of Midwest Athletic Conference matches on both Tuesday and Thursday.
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - For most of the first half, neither the Coldwater Cavaliers nor the Minster Wildcats could generate any points with their offenses.
But the Wildcats got the offense when they needed it as Carson Kaylor scored in the final quarter to help the Wildcats get a 24-21 win over the Cavaliers in a battle of unbeatens at Memorial Field. [More]
Obituaries on September 19th, 2026
Gladys Joan (Baker) Neff, age 86, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully o [More]
Thomas Alan Jacobs, 77, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Mary Jo "Jo" Wilson, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Septemb [More]
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CELINA - Recent heavy rains have introduced another obstacle for Grand Lake region farmers as they gear up for this year's harvest season.
Excessiv
COLDWATER - A longtime local flower shop was given new life over the summer after its owner of nearly 30 years sold the business to an up-and-coming entrepreneur.
Due to the recent rainfall, Mercer Health's Community Medical Center, located at 950 S. Main St., Celina, is closed and all offices are temporarily relocated.
Celina rallies to go to 5-0 for first time since 1995
CELINA - The saturated field of Celina Stadium slowed down Celina for a while, but nothing was going to stop the Bulldogs.
Trailing 13-0 with 4 1/2 minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Bulldogs scored 28 unanswered points to remain unbeaten with a 28-13 win over Shawnee on Friday night.
MARIA STEIN - A lot can change in a year. While last season saw Marion Local hang on in double overtime against Anna 28-27 after a tough day on offen
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Blake Monnin's six-yard scoring pass to Damien Barga with 15 seconds remaining in regulation to allow Versailles to leave Barrenbrugge Park with a 28-21 win over Fort Recovery in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Minster farm specializes in fall favorite
By Erin Gardner
MINSTER - The Lamm family are pumpkin people - in fact, this farm family has been growing the classic autumnal fruit for about 50 years, with the third generation now hard at work in the pumpkin patch.
Lamm Family Farms in Minster is comprised [More]
New Bremen takes five-set MAC battle over St. Henry
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen-St. Henry volleyball game was tight from start to finish.
But New Bremen had a little more fight at the end.
The teams played the entire five sets Thursday, and afterward Bremen coach Diana Kramer credited her entire roster for stepping up to earn a thrilling victory. [More]
Obituaries on September 18th, 2026
Betty Louise Shelby Mears, 101, of Saint Marys, died 10:10 A.M. Thursday, Septe [More]
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CELINA - Large swaths of the Grand Lake region were under water Thursday evening following a two-day deluge.
Excessive rainfall on Wednesday and Th
CELINA - Mercer and Van Wert counties are working with a group of Ohio State University students to complete a multi-county regional hazard mitigation plan.
CELINA - The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday night gave Cooper Farms the green light to proceed with making a series of additions to its food processing plant at 1800 Industrial Drive.
CELINA - The village administrator for the village of Rockford was found guilty of disorderly conduct this week in Celina Municipal Court.
Aaron Temple was fined $410.24 on one count of disorderly conduct, a minor misdemeanor.
A 23-year-old Bradford man died and a 20-year-old Versailles woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Horatio Harris Creek Road in Darke County, according to a news release from the Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - An 83-year-old rural Darke County woman was killed in a dog attack outside of a neighbor's house Monday morning, Sheriff Mark Whittaker reported Thursday.
MINSTER - It was a black-and-orange battle in Minster Thursday night as Coldwater took a seven-game winning streak into a contest against the Wildcats. While Minster fought hard on its home floor, Coldwater had control throughout in a 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 sweep.
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Ali Hemmelgarn scored half of Celina's goals as the Bulldogs stayed tied for second in Western Buckeye League girls
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope all are doing well.
Wow! Does anyone else remember having this type of weather in August and September? Record rainfall, storms, flooding, wind and tornados.
Celina High School
CELINA - Celina High School Band Director Chuck Sellars is leading 91 band members in his 31st year with the school.
Sellars and staff members Kirs
Coldwater High School
COLDWATER - Coldwater High School band director Dan Ruckman said this year's marching band aims to dazzle audiences with propulsive, high-spirited performances of pop tunes.
Fort Recovery High School
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery's small but mighty high school band recently welcomed their new band director Logan Klump, who came in with the goal of pushing his new students to their highest abilities.
Marion Local High School
MARIA STEIN - As always, this year's Marion Local High School Band is striving to achieve its best quality of sound.
Led by director of 12 years Br
Minster High School
MINSTER - Minster High School Band director Jen Beair plans to challenge her 96 band students this season as her younger members step up to fill the shoes of last year's large senior class.
New Bremen High School
NEW BREMEN - The 2026 New Bremen Cardinal Marching Band is starting fresh with younger, stronger musicians and a more powerful sound that will entertain audiences, thanks to fewer instrument sections.
New Knoxville High School
NEW KNOXVILLE - Though they are limited in numbers and don't do halftime shows at football games, the New Knoxville Ranger Marching Band hasn't shied away from finding new challenges this year and putting in the effort required for meaningful performances.
Parkway High School
ROCKFORD - In her second year as Parkway High School band director, Amy Drake aims to build the band culture from the ground up while encouraging younger musicians to be a part of a group.
St. Henry High School
ST. HENRY - St. Henry High School band director Elisha Hartings said her goals for her 55 band members are simple - to entertain the masses while at once having fun and learning.
St. Marys Memorial High School
ST. MARYS - St. Marys All Brass Band director Madeline Frankenhauser is getting back to basics this year as she helps usher in a large freshman class of band members.
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