Monday, August 15th, 2016
By Jared Mauch
CELINA - County officials and concerned citizens want people to know hope exists for those struggling with heroin addiction.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and guest speaker Ben Budde, a recovering heroin addict, want people to hear that message during the first Night of Hope at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Lakeshore Park. The event is a county first and something Budde spearheaded after talking to Grey and other county officials. [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2016
Rose E. "Rosy" Albright, age 86, of Celina, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Irene M. (Stammen) Broering, age 91, of Russia, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at her residence Saturday morning, August 13, 2016. [More]
Anthony G. "Tony" Freeland, 53, Van Wert, died 4:57 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016, at Ohio State University Medical Center. [More]
Mary Ann Severt, 85, St. Marys, died Aug. 13, 2016, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
      George P. Hart, 95, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on August 13, 2016, a [More]
Local pictures on August 15th, 2016
Subscriber stories on August 15th, 2016
CELINA - They can toss an ax, work a saw and roll a mean log - lumberjacks do survive.
The Great Lakes Lumberjack Show of Escanaba, Mich., came to
Ohio Department of Agriculture officials have approved final permits for Pine Valley Ranch LLC, a 2.2 million layer hen facility proposed by some area farmers for south of Monticello in Van Wert County.
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The Celina girls tennis team had a quick debut for the 2016 season in shutting out Bellefontaine 5-0 on Saturday morning at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at the high school.
COLDWATER - With his colorful outfit and hair, Kyle Troup could easily be picked out of the crowd of bowlers this weekend at the PBA Lefeld Implement Central Classic.