Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
From staff reports
CELINA- Mercer County 911 Administrator Monte Diegel has seen a lot of change in his 29 years with the sheriff's office.
Diegel, 64, has announced his retirement. His last day will be June 30. County dispatcher Rachel Williams will replace Diegel. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - With both teams' pitchers coming up with solid games, Monday's St. Marys-New Bremen baseball game came down to who could come up with a big hit.
Turned out, it was Nolan Kuenning with a two-out single in the bottom of the fifth that brought home Gavin Quellhorst for the go-ahead run as the host Cardinals improved to 3-0 with the 2-1 win over the Roughriders. [More]
Obituaries on April 4th, 2023
Allen E. Sandkuhl, passed away on February 13, 2023, his 98th birthday.
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Katharina "Kathe" (Klein) Sandkuhl, 87, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 7, 2021. [More]
Dale Ford Sr., 64, Celina, died April 3, 2023, at his residence.
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Betty C. Crow, age 81 of Celina, Ohio passed away at the Miller Place on March 30, 2023 after a lengthy illness. [More]
M.D. "Dee Dee" Persinger, 76, of St. Marys, passed on to her heavenly home at 5:10 A.M. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Patricia Novin, 91, formerly of St. Marys, and a resident of the Gardens of Celina, died 6:40 A.M. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Kathleen H. Freeman, 91, died Dec. 25, 2022, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyles Community, Cridersville. [More]
Local pictures on April 4th, 2023
Subscriber stories on April 4th, 2023
CELINA - Cielos, a lakeside resort and event space situated on a 5-acre spread outside of Montezuma, recently began hosting guests.
A trio of coupl
FORT RECOVERY - Ohio's new distracted driving law takes effect today, making it easier for officers to pull motorists over for using a cell phone while driving.
CELINA - An emerging agricultural practice called a saturated buffer has shown great promise in the Beaver Creek watershed, dramatically reducing water volume and nutrients that feed toxic algal blooms.
Indians knock off Jenkins, Bulldogs in eight-inning win
CELINA - In an extra-inning pitchers' duel, Fort Recovery's trio outlasted Samantha Jenkins of Celina.
Jenkins let the eventual winning run reach i
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster's James Niemeyer stole home in the top of the eighth for the winning run as the Wildcats defeated Wapakoneta 3-2 on the road on Monday.