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Monday, June 29th, 2020

Group shows its pride

Supporters of LGBTQ rights march in Celina

By Sydney Albert

CELINA - The city was a bit more colorful on Saturday as about 300 people participated in the Small Town Pride March, waving flags and displaying signs in support of the LGBTQ community.

Despite thunderstorms earlier in the day, it didn't rain on the parade, and organizers said they were awed and humbled by the turnout. [More]

Knapke joins talented team

Marion Local graduate playing with Mid-American Unity in TBT

By Colin Foster

MARIA STEIN - A professional basketball career awaits Luke Knapke in Belgium.

In the meantime, the Marion Local graduate is preparing to see where he stacks up against some of the competition.

Knapke will play for Mid-American Unity in The Basketball Tournament, which tips off Saturday and runs through July 14 in Columbus. The 24-team field includes a collection of former big-name college players vying for the $1-million dollar, winner-take-all prize. [More]

Obituaries on June 29th, 2020

David Barga

David R. Barga, age 90, of North Star, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence late Saturday morning, June 27, 2020. [More]

Mary Miller

Mary Ann (Bihn) Miller, age 82, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]

Gary Wicker

Gary Wicker, 64, of Saint Marys, died 10:24 P.M Friday, June 26, 2020, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. [More]

James Wessel

James Wessel, 89, St. Marys, died June 26, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima.

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Rules complicate enforcement

CELINA - Local health officials say customer indifference, vague language in state safety guidelines and lengthy administrative procedures have made it difficult to enforce COVID-19 safety measures for restaurants and other businesses.

Six new virus cases reported in the area

CELINA - Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer County over the weekend, bringing the county's total to 265 confirmed cases.

Three new confirmed cases were also reported in Auglaize County, raising that county's total to 91.

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