Thursday, December 24th, 2020
Met in high school, married on Christmas Eve 1947
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Sunlight seeped into Paul and Rita Linton's Celina home through tall, floor-to-ceiling windows in mid-December.
The extra light warmed the room, but it wasn't necessary. The room was already light and warm as the Lintons spoke about their relationship and love for each other. The couple are celebrating 73 years of marriage today. [More]
Obituaries on December 24th, 2020
Ethel Ann Borger, age 90, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020, after a short battle with COVID-19. [More]
Richard D. Hull, 88, Fort Recovery, died on Dec. 23, 2020, at his home.
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Patricia Ann Behr, 72, of Saint Marys, died 6:50 A.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic. [More]
Local pictures on December 24th, 2020
Subscriber stories on December 24th, 2020
Official says data could be inaccurate
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District's COVID-19 dashboard has been taken down indefinitely, and officials are unsure when - or if - the dashboard will be back up.
Local courts handled roughly half the number of eviction complaints this year as in 2019, though a local nonprofit organization offering rent and mortgage assistance said the number of requests for aid was through the roof.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina wrestling team kept up its strong start to the season in winning the Archbold Duals tournament held on Wednesday.