Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Organization aids those affected by local twister
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A disaster- relief and humanitarian-aid organization has brought a mobile laundromat to Celina to help residents affected by the recent tornado.
Matthew: 25 Ministries is the power behind Tide Loads of Hope, a truck equipped with high-efficiency washers and dryers that can do laundry for communities in need. The truck opened up shop at the Celina Walmart, where it will stay through Sunday. [More]
Puthoff, Tangeman earn podium spots; Several athletes qualify for finals
By Colin Foster
COLUMBUS - The defending girls 4x800-meter relay champions were defeated on Friday.
Minster's team had the best time entering the 4x800 final at the OHSAA Division III State Track and Field Championships. 
The Wildcats were bested, though. 
By a familiar foe. [More]
Obituaries on June 1st, 2019
Donald August Bueter, 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2019, at Estelle's House, a hospice in Ocala, Florida. [More]
Mark Eugene "Sam" Hicks, age 70, of Mendon, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Saturday, [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 1st, 2019
CELINA - A fundraiser for tornado victims led by former NFL quarterback Keith Wenning of Coldwater has already surpassed its $50,000 goal.
"I saw everything that was going on, and it felt so close to home. We know their faces and homes," Wenning said.
CELINA - State officials on Friday asked their federal counterparts to assess the damage to determine the amount of destruction inflicted by Monday's tornado and determine if state and federal money can boost recovery efforts.
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A crop-dusting plane reportedly crashed in the 3500 block of Fetters Road about 7:24 p.m. Friday, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol information.
CELINA - Contingent upon the weather, crews plan to start work on Monday on a 1-mile stretch of Sharpsburg Road centered around the intersection with St. Peter Road, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart said.
Division III Baseball Regional Final
Coldwater rallies to stun top-ranked Archbold
ELIDA - Coldwater stunned top-ranked Archbold during the basketball postseason.
Oops, the Cavaliers did it again.
The second-ranked Coldwater b
A rain-soaked field at Carleton Davidson Stadium in Springfield forced the postponement of the Division IV regional baseball semifinals, with the tournament being moved to Coldwater's Veterans Field today.