Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority officials approved spending $13,500 to treat the roughly 8-acre area of lake at the West Beach with alum in an effort to make it safe for swimming.
Alum neutralizes phosphorus, the favorite food of the toxin-producing blue-green algae in the lake. [More]
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District is coordinating planning and communication among local and regional partners to prepare for a potential peak in coronavirus cases.
Plans are in place to keep Mercer County residents safe and prepared during the pandemic, said Deb Scheer, district epidemiologist and director of emergency preparedness. [More]
Obituaries on April 8th, 2020
Carrie K. "Kitty" Pierstorff, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 am on April 5, 2020 at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 8th, 2020
Subscriber stories on April 8th, 2020
ROCKFORD - Council members agreed to seek more public input before considering creating a designated outdoor refreshment area downtown.
Council mem
No new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Mercer or Auglaize County.
The Mercer County Health District has reported eight confirmed cases, 32 pending cases, 66 negative test results and one hospitalization.
CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds this weekend will host an Easter Encounter in lieu of traditional services from 3-10 p.m. Good Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Holy Saturday and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Easter Sunday.
MINSTER - COVID-19, including a probable pandemic-induced drop in income tax revenue, was the main topic of conversation during village council's first-ever teleconference meeting on Tuesday.
Arts Place
Arts Place facilities will remain closed through May 3 with plans to reopen on May 4 if conditions permit.
Virtual MusicWorks lessons are being conducted while Arts Place facilities are closed.
Spring Spotlight
New Bremen's Macy Puthoff staying ready, prepping for fall at Indiana Wesleyan
NEW BREMEN - Macy Puthoff has two state volleyball championships on her resume.
She also has been an All-Ohio honoree in both volleyball and track and field.