Monday, November 26th, 2018
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Technology in their cars has made law enforcement officers safer and more effective.
Looking back on how the technology has improved, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey recalled a conversation he had with former Pickaway County Sheriff Dwight Radcliff, who was in law enforcement before two-way radios were installed in police cars. [More]
Wyoming ends St. Marys' season in Division IV state semifinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
PIQUA - In a span of 15 seconds, St. Marys went from being down just a touchdown at the half to being on the ropes and hoping for the bell to save them.
Wyoming scored two touchdowns in 15 seconds to break a 7-7 tie and then pulled away in the second half to hand the Roughriders a 35-14 loss in the Division IV state football semifinal on Saturday at Piqua's Alexander Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2018
Onnalee L. Bickel, age 95, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died November 24, 2018, at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, Indiana. [More]
Donald L. Cordier, 93, of Celina, died November 24, 2018, in Dayton. Arrangeme [More]
Joseph A. Freeman passed way shortly after being born perfect, but too soon on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Aloys H. Link, age 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on November 25, 2018, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2018
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2018
Musicians rehearse for concert
CELINA - Grand Lake Symphony Orchestra conductor James Huckemeyer has once again assembled a varied set of compositions for the upcoming Christmas concert in an attempt to appeal to the broad tastes of a typically 175-plus audience.
GRAND LAKE - Montezuma firefighters towed a disabled boat back to shore late Sunday afternoon.  
Eight firefighters responded to call at 5:34 p.m. of a boat drifting on Grand Lake near Hecht's Landing after its engine died, fire chief Lee Braun said.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys bowling team won the Spartan Invitational held Saturday at 20th Century Lanes in Lima.
The Bulldog
Divisions VI and VII All--Ohio Football Teams
Marion Local senior Sam Huelsman earned top honors as he was named the Division VI Defensive Player of the year as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association released its all-state teams for Divisions VI and VII on Sunday night.