Friday, October 20th, 2023
Shop in comfort at indoor market
By Leslie Klosterman
CELINA - Celina is now home to an indoor winter farmers' market offering fresh produce and local goods throughout the coldest months.  
The Celina Winter Market is an extension of the Celina Farmers' Market, featuring vendors that sell edible products, all natural soap and body products, candles and live plants. [More]
St. Mays City Council
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - Two candidates are vying for the St. Marys City Council 2nd Ward seat in the Nov. 7 general election.
Ashley Randolph, the current 2nd Ward council member, is running for mayor. David A. Thomas, 52, a no-party candidate, and Kyle A. Schmehl, 37, a Republican, are both looking to pick up the seat. [More]
St. Marys School levy
By Leslie Klosterman
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools district voters will decide on a five-year, 5.823-mill renewal emergency property tax levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.
The levy was first approved by voters in 2004 and has since been renewed every five years, according to district treasurer Andrew Wilker. [More]
Obituaries on October 20th, 2023
Nandor Istvan Varsanyi, 75, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, at Hope Hospice Center in Cape Coral, Florida. [More]
Local pictures on October 20th, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 20th, 2023
CELINA - Additional Mercer County Sheriff's Office deputies have been out patrolling roads this month.
Deputies are working overtime to target impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt violations and distracted driving, according to a sheriff's office news release.
CELINA - Union City Road between Fox and Barger roads is closed for a culvert replacement, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys coach James Holtzapple could not have been more impressed by Bryan on Thursday.
"All night long, their goalie was phenomenal,
Marion beats Knoxville, joins Minster in district semis
MARIA STEIN - Thursday night's Division IV sectional volleyball finals at Marion Local offered plenty of excitement as a pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams punched their tickets to the district tournament Tuesday in Wapakoneta.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen volleyball team started its Division IV title defense in overpowering fashion.
The Cardinals buried Spencerville early in all three sets for a 25-8, 25-6, 25-5 sweep in a sectional final at the Nest.
COLDWATER - Coldwater came through with big goals and strong defense to advance in the Division III girls soccer tournament with a 5-0 win over Fort Jennings on a rainy Thursday evening at Cavalier Stadium.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
Celina advanced to the Division II volleyball district semifinals with a 25-13, 25-21, 25-18 win over Defiance at Shawnee's Lappin Gymnasium on Thursday.