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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Board picks Dingledine to succeed Klenke
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Mercer Health's Board of Governors on Wednesday night unanimously voted to promote Chief Financial Officer Jon Dingledine to the top administrative position.
Effective July 1, Dingledine, who is also the chief operations officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer, succeeding Lisa Klenke and taking the helm of the local health care system which is anchored by Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Cardinals, Flyers hang on to advance
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The all-Midwest Athletic Conference district baseball final was set by the end of play on Wednesday night, but there was a little bit of sweating going on in both semifinals.
In the all-MAC semifinal, New Bremen jumped out to an early lead as Gavin Quellhorst pitched well in holding off Parkway 3-1 in the nightcap of the Division VI district semifinals at Coldwater's Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on May 29th, 2025
Mary Now
Mary "Jane" Now, 96, of Rockford, Ohio died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Divine of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Jack Warthman
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jack Lee Warthman, 75, of Rockford [More]
Russell Adkins
Russell Eugene "Gene" Adkins, age 88, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. [More]
Susan Baker
Susan Kay Baker, 63, St. Marys, died at 7:43 a.m. May 22, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on May 29th, 2025
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Foster care advocate charged with child sex crimes
WAPAKONETA - A 33-year-old St. Marys woman that founded a Wapakoneta-based foster care nonprofit organization was arrested on Wednesday for a myriad of child sex crimes.
State issues beach advisories for Grand Lake
CELINA - Recreational public health advisories were issued Wednesday at four Grand Lake beaches.
The public has been advised to avoid all contact w
Coldwater grill to close for good on Saturday
COLDWATER - The Grill on Main in Coldwater will serve customers for the last time on Saturday.
The restaurant, renowned for its fresh seafood and Tennessee chicken that attracted people within an hour radius of Coldwater, will shut its doors for good following a final night of operation.
Osgood Bank to hold opening for Russia branch
RUSSIA - Osgood Bank this week announced the grand opening of its newest full-service branch, located at 207 W. Main St. in Russia. The public is invited to attend a special celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for noon.
Loaning Gene Heckler's baseball collection
Cait Clark
The Mercer County Historical Society
The Mercer County Historical Society is temporarily loaning out Gene Heckler's baseball collection.
Another step closer
Minster heads to regional final, Fort Recovery ends season
BELLEFONTAINE - Minster figured out West Jefferson pitcher Jenna Mannon and rallied to advance to the Division VI regional softball championship game with an 8-3 win over the Roughriders on Wednesday afternoon at Blue Jacket Park in Bellefontaine.
Minster relays win titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The first batch of area athletes qualified for next week's state track and field championships as Division III regional competition took place on Wednesday.
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