Saturday, March 9th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Celina native Lauren Schroeder has always wanted to be a famous musician like the people she hears on the radio.
The 16-year-old's dream could come true as she prepares to perform on Thursday in the City of Angels before an audience of managers, agents and casting directors. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2019
Ronald "Ron" L. Kaffenberger, 59, New Weston, died on March 6, 2019, at the State of the Heart Care Center, Greenville. [More]
Karen Marie Kohnen, age 53, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her residence with her family. [More]
Teresa M. Miller DC, of Brookville, IN, passed away at 11:38 a.m. on March 7, 2019. [More]
Fred Puschel, 87, rural St. Marys, OH died 2:30 p.m. Thursday March 7, 2019 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on March 9th, 2019
Subscriber stories on March 9th, 2019
CELINA - Move over, beef. Fish is what's for dinner for many Mercer County residents.
The first fish fries of the Lenten season started strong on Friday, with plenty of people flocking to their favorite fried fish and shrimp suppliers.
Celina
Unfair labor practice by schools alleged
CELINA - The teachers' union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Celina City Schools, claiming district officials have interfered with, restrained and coerced employees' exercising their rights and have refused to bargain in good faith.
PHILOTHEA - Cooper Farms plans to purchase egg producer Hemmelgarn & Sons in a little more than a week, according to Cassie Jo Arend, Cooper Farms corporate communications manager.
Division IV District Championship
Niekamps power St. Henry past Marion
WAPAKONETA - After making his second consecutive 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, Caden Niekamp stuck three fingers in the air and then pumped his fist as he ran past screaming St. Henry fans.
State Wrestling Tournament
Coldwater's Chmielewski guarantees himself a top-eight finish
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater senior Brian Chmielewski ensured himself of a podium finish with a win in his first consolation match on Friday at the Division III State Wrestling Tournament at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.