Editors note: This story is the first of a series on common questions about COVID-19 from readers and residents.
Deb Scheer, epidemiologist for both the Mercer County Health District and Auglaize County Health Department, spoke with the newspaper on Thursday to explain some key facts on the novel coronavirus, commonly used COVID-19 terminology and why they matter. Scheer has worked in public health for more than 27 years, with a focus on infectious disease for the majority of her career. [More]
Charles "Charlie" H. Vornholt, 95, of New Bremen, Ohio, died 1:01 P.M. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Otterbein Saint Marys retirement community. [More]
CELINA - Five people were arrested on Thursday morning after police searched a house at 213 Morton St., a location reportedly known to officers for drug activity.
ST. MARYS - With the completion of the Freewalt Way Subdivision, an area that had been viewed as an eyesore, is now refurbished and ready for new businesses.
Attendance at high school sports events will be greatly limited under Ohio Department of Health regulations
The enthusiasm after the announcement on Tuesday by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to allow all fall sports to be played began to wane when the guidelines set up by the Ohio Department of Health late Wednesday.
Fort Recovery got another school record from Jalyn Bruns as the Indians picked up a 188-253 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf play on Thursday at Celina Lynx.