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Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Welcome back to Mendon
After a century, the Legion returns, presents charter
By Leslie Gartrell
MENDON - The American Legion has returned to Mendon after a roughly 100-year absence.
State and local American Legion commanders gathered at the old farm store in town on Tuesday to present the charter to community members.
The Henry Drake-Ricky D. Zizelman Post 2019 charter was presented by State Commander Roger Friend and Ohio Second District Commander Walter Maharg. [More]
Bulldogs run-rule Panthers
By Colin Foster
CELINA - The Celina summer baseball team has been in some close games recently.
The Bulldogs won big on Tuesday.
Behind two huge innings at the plate and a strong effort by pitcher Caden Highley, Celina defeated Parkway 11-1 in six innings at Montgomery Field, improving to 2-2 on the summer. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2020
Henrietta Barber
Henrietta (Fast) Barber, died peacefully at her home at 9:30 A.M. Monday, June 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving daughters. [More]
Mary Jane Gusching
Mary Jane M. (Vogelsang) Gusching, age 90, formerly of Eastview Drive, Fort Lor [More]
Myron Hyatt
Myron Eugene Hyatt, age 90, of Celina, Ohio passed away early Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Roger Eversman
Roger P. Eversman, 84 of rural New Knoxville, was born on the family farm, February 24, 1936 and died there on Father's Day, June 21, 2020. [More]
Russ Wiedeman
Russ A. Wiedeman, 54, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Monday morning, June 22, 2020, in a car accident on his way to work. [More]
Becky Rammel
Becky Rammel, age 67, passed away on April 20, 2020, after a 2 year battle with cancer. [More]
Marlene Peltier
Marlene Albers Peltier, 68, McCartyville, died on June 23, 2020, at her residen [More]
Local pictures on June 24th, 2020
Subscriber stories on June 24th, 2020
Again, boaters ask city for cleats
CELINA - City council members have once again been asked to consider installing boat cleats on the city's boardwalk so more boaters can secure their vessels and patronize restaurants along West Bank Road.
Fort Recovery principal resigns, thanks district
FORT RECOVERY - School board members accepted the resignation of high school principal Bill Overla during a special meeting on Tuesday morning.
Overla has been with the district since August 2018. His resignation is effective July 31.
Mercer County reports 1 new virus case
CELINA - One new confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported on Tuesday in Mercer County, bringing the county's total to 256.
No new cases were reported in Auglaize County.
Jobless rates fall in area
Mercer County's unemployment rate improved in May after nearly a quarter of all residents were unemployed in April.
The county's unemployment rate recovered from 14% in April to 9% in May, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
St. Henry picnic on for 1 day
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Community Picnic will offer a one-day event at 1 p.m. July 4.
The exact schedule is still under development, according to
'Chip' Chasing A Championship
Mikesell gearing up for TBT
ST. HENRY - The Dayton Flyers and Ryan Mikesell still have a chance to win a championship in 2020.
They aren't playing for an NCAA title, but the
Celina rallies to defeat Wildcats
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored twice in the bottom of the fifth to regain the lead in a 10-9 softball win over Minster on Tuesday night at Westview Park. The game was called after five innings.
Weddings in the Age of COVID-19
Ceremonies are smaller thanks to the pandemic
As if planning a wedding weren't stressful enough, the spread of COVID-19 has added an extra layer of chaos for some couples.
However, couples still have plenty of options to celebrate safely without sacrificing special moments.
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