CELINA - Under a new policy adopted by Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman, a vehicle operated by a motorist found to be driving under suspension will be towed from the scene and impounded at the sheriff's office.
ST. MARYS - With a focus on the future, St. Marys' Hannah Brackman signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to swim at Wilmington College and compete for the Quakers.
"I really like the small town feel of Wilmington, it makes me feel at [More]
Betty L. Feliciano, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. [More]
CELINA - What started as a self-healing journey for a Spencerville woman quickly evolved into a career of empowering others impacted by trauma and mental health challenges.
CELINA - On Saturday, March 28, members of the local community gathered at the corner of Fayette and Main streets in Celina as part of the nationwide "No Kings" day of protest, joining millions of Americans in a coordinated show of civic engagement.
CELINA - The family of a 41-year-old St. Marys man killed in a building collapse last summer reached a wrongful death settlement of over $650,000 last week with the building's owner.
Auglaize County Probate Judge Mark Spees approved a wrongful death claim of $682,500 against Todd Klosterman's Klosterman Vested Interests LLC to the estate of Christopher R. Brown on Thursday. [More]
Celina gets first victory over Minster in a decade
By Dave Stilwell
MINSTER - The wind was blowing out at Four Seasons Park in Minster Tuesday, and Celina capitalized with three home runs which proved to be just enough to hold off the Wildcats, 6-5 in softball action.
The Bulldogs took a 6-2 lead into the bottom of the sixth, when the Wildcats used a little long ball magic of their own to make things interesting. [More]
CELINA - After several months of planning, design and partial in-house work, the Central Services Building, home to multiple Mercer County departments, is slated to undergo a highly anticipated overhaul, beginning sometime in May.
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners have shaved off about $102,000 in debt related to infrastructure projects and moved to renew the remaining $637,100 as bond anticipation notes through the Mercer County Treasurer's Office.
MENDON - Mendon village councilors on Tuesday heard the village solicitor, working on behalf of the village, will send three letters to three separate homeowners for properties not in compliance with several village ordinances.
MINSTER - Opening day of the baseball season can bring nerves, excitement and jubilation. While Minster gave up an early run to Russia, the Wildcats responded well and won their lid-lifter 5-1 over the Raiders in a rematch of last season's Division VII state semifinal.
Coldwater scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning and then put the game away with six runs in the third to earn its first win of the 2026 baseball season with a 13-3 five-inning win over Fort Loramie at Veterans Field in Coldwater on Tuesday night.
MINSTER - Balls, clubs and the occasional spinning plate filled the air of the Minster High School gymnasium Monday morning, as the school's juggling club worked on the art of keeping it all up in the air.
Now in its fifth year, the Minster Juggling Club was created by eighth and ninth grade science teacher Craig Muhlenkamp for his younger students. [More]
Fort Recovery rallies to beat Celina in season lidlifter
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - It did not take long for Fort Recovery to answer Celina's opening tally.
And Alex Gaerke and Dylan Klenke made sure there would be no rebuttal.
A three-run fourth inning allowed the Indians to erase Celina's 2-0 lead, then a bonus run in the fifth helped Fort Recovery open its baseball season with a 4-2 win over the Bulldogs at the LeFevre Family Baseball-Softball Complex on Monday afternoon. [More]
Ron A. Zumberge, age 71, of Arlington, Texas (formerly of Chickasaw, Ohio), passed away unexpectantly on March 24, 2026 at Arlington City Hospital. [More]
CELINA - An aggressive approach paid off for Celina softball Monday night, as the Bulldogs' quick start carried them to a big 16-0 win over St. Henry at Westview Park.
Peers take lead in in Auglaize County addiction program
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - In about three years, the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office has successfully implemented its own peer support program, helping residents get back on their feet with guidance from a neighbor with lived experience.
The program, Project ACART, or Auglaize County Addiction Response Team, started organically through the community policing of Sheriff Mike Vorhees' deputies, county peer specialist Brittany Boneta said. [More]
Amenities at Marion Township Park on St. Johns Road in Maria Stein will take a big step forward in 2026 with the development of an $860,000 shelter house that is expected to host family and business gatherings, parties, class reunions and more.
Parkway scored three runs in sixth to beat Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete a comeback to open the 2026 baseball season with a 5-2 win over Shawnee on Saturday at Don Black Field, giving Scott Steinbrunner his first win as Panthers head coach.
