Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
By William Kincaid
CELINA - One of Mercer County Sheriff's Office's two K-9s will accompany deputy Kevin Wynk when he leaves on Nov. 7 to join the Coldwater Police Department.
Mercer County commissioners Greg Homan, Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin on Tuesday morning approved sheriff Jeff Grey's request to transfer K-9 Franko to Coldwater Police Department at no cost. [More]
Celina falls on penalty kicks in regional semis
By Gary R. Rasberry
FINDLAY - The way Celina and Oak Harbor were playing, it appeared it would take all night to decide a winner.
After eighty minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime with the score knotted at 1-1, the Division II girls soccer regional semifinal came down to penalty kicks. [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2019
Doris M. Shroyer, 79, of Saint Marys, fell asleep on Saturday, October 26, 2019 [More]
Richard A. Houts Jr., 56, Buckland, died on Oct. 26, 2019, at his residence. [More]
Karen (Siefring) Williams, 64, St. Marys, died on October 28, 2019, at her resi [More]
Local pictures on October 30th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2019
$235,000 approved for machine shop, eye-care business
CELINA - Two area businesses are looking to expand their footprints with the help of revolving loans approved by Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday morning.
Decision 2019
ROCKFORD - Longtime mayor Amy Joseph is being challenged by newcomer Margaret Gehle, who wants to be more active in the village.

Margaret Gehle
Gehle, 73, married Keith, who is now deceased, and has five children: Steve, Allen (deceased), Jennifer, Jim and Marie.
Decision 2019
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Ward 2 City Council member Ken Koverman is being challenged by newcomer Ashley Randolph in the Nov. 5 general election.

Ken
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities Board members are considering several improvements to their building.
Board superintend
MENDON - Village council members met briefly to discuss final plans for the water tower project and approve routine resolutions on Tuesday evening.
CELINA - Celina resident Sandi Watercutter is set to reopen Hometown Creations for this first time since the May 27 tornado swept through her store.