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Thursday, February 25th, 2021
Former Rockford mayor charged
Suspect arrested in FBI sting related to child pornography
By William Kincaid
TOLEDO - A 51-year-old former school board member and mayor charged with coercion and enticement and receipt and distribution of child pornography made his initial appearance on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court's Northern District of Ohio.
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St. Henry man faces child-sex charges
Police allegedly pose as teen to make bust
By Sydney Albert
ST. HENRY - A St. Henry man faces felony charges after reportedly sending sexually explicit photos and saying he wished to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Kevin J. Fullenkamp, 60, was arrested after a Newbury, Massachusetts, police detective contacted the sheriff's office. [More]
Niekamp reaches podium; Cavaliers earn All-Ohio honors
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A year after breaking into the top 10, Vivian Niekamp wraps up her high school diving career with a podium finish.
The New Bremen senior placed seventh to earn first team All-Ohio honors at the Division II State Girls Diving Championships held Wednesday at Branin Natatorium in Canton. [More]
Obituaries on February 25th, 2021
Donna Franco
Donna Franco, 86, Mendon, died Feb. 21, 2021, at her residence.
A memorial se [More]
Roy McDorman
Roy L. McDorman, age 84, of Mendon, went to be with the Lord at 9:53 p.m. on Tu [More]
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A. Lincoln comes to life
Former teacher impersonates 16th president
CELINA - About eight score years ago, Abraham Lincoln governed over a nation so deeply divided it had split in two - and Tuesday night, the former president made an astonishing appearance at the Celina Eagles to share some details from life.
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Mariners plan craft brew at games
CELINA - After having to cancel last year's season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Lake Mariners officials plan to resume play at Montgomery Field in 2021 - and offer craft brews at every game.
2 Auglaize virus deaths reported
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department officials on Wednesday reported two new deaths and four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the county's cumulative death toll to 61 and case count to 3,386.
Elections board clerks sworn in
Mercer County board hires Miller, Fader
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday morning filled the last of two open clerk positions by hiring Christopher Michael Fader of Celina.
Airport terminal grand opening set
NEW KNOXVILLE - The Neil Armstrong Airport terminal grand opening festivities are set to begin June 12, though officials are still working out some details.
Nail-biter to the end
Coldwater rallies to playoff win over Paulding
COLDWATER - Not even the final buzzer could allow Coldwater fans a chance to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Paulding tried a 3-pointer as the horn
Panthers unable to finish, fall in 2OT
ROCKFORD - In regulation, the Parkway boys basketball team couldn't put Ridgemont away. In the first overtime, Ridgemont couldn't put the Panthers away.
Division II State Bowling Preview
Cavs ready for big weekend
The Coldwater boys and girls bowling teams differ in makeup. The boys are underclassmen-laden while the girls have a strong group of veterans and seniors.
Roughrider soccer trio sign with colleges
ST. MARYS - A trio of standouts who helped St. Marys win two Western Buckeye League championships and reach the Division II girls soccer regional final this past season made their college commitments on Wednesday.
Cardinals, Flyers win big
Compiled By Tom Haines
New Bremen jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter and never looked back, coming away with a 64-46 victory over Ada in the Division IV sectional opener at Cardinal Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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