Group not shy about gun safety legislation

By William Kincaid

CELINA - Local political activist Cheryl Davis said almost everyone she has talked to at various events for the last several months has agreed to sign a petition that would close state loopholes in background checks on gun sales.

Though Davis and fellow activist Dave Linn are active in the Mercer County Democratic Party, they insist that the push for common-sense gun background checks is not a solely partisan movement. [More]

'Cats romp 'Skins

By Bruce Monnin

MINSTER - The St. Henry Redskins had dominated the Minster Wildcats in their matchups the last three years, winning those games by an average score of 33-12. This time, the tables were turned, as Minster dominated St. Henry in every aspect of the game while compiling a 45-7 victory on Friday night. [More]

Obituaries on October 12th, 2019

Mary Tangeman

Mary Kay Tangeman, 93, formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Brookdale in Piqua. [More]

Raelynn Fletcher

Raelynn Kyli Fletcher, stillborn daughter of Adam Thomas Jackson and Chelsea Ly [More]

Lonnie Richey

Lonnie Richey, 55, Celina, died on Oct. 10, 2019, at his residence.

Arrangeme [More]

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Garwick's owner retiring after 58 years

Cardinals blow past Panthers

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Flyers force 5 turnovers in rout of Tigers

Hemmelgarn shines as Cavs remain unbeaten

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Manure pollution tracked to MVP

By Leslie Gartrell

CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District officials on Thursday morning identified MVP Dairy as the source of a manure pollution incident in September.

Matt Heckler, district technician, said SWCD officials also investigated a pollution complaint in St. Henry involving tomato waste and elevated E. coli levels. [More]

Spoils of victory

Cardinals avoid upset in Coldwater, win five-set war to earn MAC split

By Colin Foster

COLDWATER - Coldwater almost turned its Senior Night into Spoiler Night for New Bremen.

Instead, to the victor belonged the spoils.

The Cardinals went into Thursday's game at the Palace needing to win for at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship, and held off the upset-minded Cavaliers in five sets (25-16, 25-23, 16-25, 21-25, 15-13). [More]

Obituaries on October 11th, 2019

Kyndall Wagner

Kyndall Wagner, age 15, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents at their residence on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:18 pm. [More]

Alfrieda Kuhn

Alfrieda M. Kuhn, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 2:50 a.m., on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, surrounded by her loving family. [More]

Thomas Woehrmyer

Thomas E. Woehrmyer age 90 of Minster passed away at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]

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Chickasaw sewer rates set to go up 83% or more

State, volunteers install fish habitat

Commissioners approve $371,000 HVAC purchase

Talks continue on airport terminal

Flyers fall to Rangers in four sets

Redskins clinch share of MAC title

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Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Noted philanthropist Dianne Komminsk dies

By Sydney Albert

NEW BREMEN - A philanthropist who actively supported the local schools, library, first responders and had a hand in many village projects died Saturday after a lengthy illness.

Dianne Komminsk, who got the ball rolling on the creation of Komminsk Legacy Park, will be missed, New Bremen Council President Don Kuck said. He said he'd known her since childhood and had worked with her for many years. [More]

Obituaries on October 10th, 2019

Tom Carpenter

Tom Quentin Carpenter was born on April 13, 1936 in Mercer County Ohio as the s [More]

Dianne Komminsk

Dianne Komminsk, of New Bremen, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness. [More]

Robert Ramsey

Robert Ramsey, age 91, of Vandalia and formerly of Celina, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018. [More]

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The Celina Motel sold to Celina man

St. Henry schools buys nearby lot

Area schools reap safety grants

'Cats return to state

Minster-St. Henry football clash in 1989 a dandy

Tough tests ahead

Crunching numbers: Monnin looks at playoff odds for area teams

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Nature walk turning 50

By Sydney Albert

ST. MARYS - The 50th annual Walk with Nature Fall Festival will be held from noon-5 p.m. Oct. 20 in Memorial Park, giving families and nature lovers a chance to enjoy the Miami-Erie Canal towpath trail and the activities of a fall festival.

The ev [More]

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