Friday, October 27th, 2023
St. Marys Theater site of 'Ditchmen'
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Boasting a mix of comedy, sci-fi and chills from beyond the grave, retired St. Marys educator Joe Ginter's "Ditchmen" will be presented at the St. Marys Theater & Grand Opera House on Sunday and Nov. 5.
Ginter, 63, characterizes the family-friendly production as a combination of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Young Frankenstein" and a Gallagher show. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
WAPAKONETA - Large roaring crowds, talent all over the floor, excellent coaches - it's time for the annual matchup of a pair of Midwest Athletic Conference teams for the opportunity to advance to the regional volleyball tournament.
Thursday night in Wapakoneta, it was New Bremen and Marion Local duking it out in the win-or-go-home scenario for teh second straight year, and the Cardinals and coach Diana Kramer again prevailed in three sets, 25-18, 25-16, and 25-16 to win the district final. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Eileen Silver, 83, of St. Marys, OH died 1:30 p.m. Wednesday October 25, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys, with her loving family at her bedside. [More]
Vernon J. Huber age 92 of Maria Stein, Ohio formerly of Osgood passed away at 9:35 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Helen Ferda Gorby, 88, of St. Marys, and formerly of Beavercreek, Ohio, died 10 [More]
Local pictures on October 27th, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2023
COLDWATER - Mercer Health officials highlighted the significance of the group's newest location in Mendon during this week's hospital board of governors meeting.
CELINA - A veteran educator and administrator has been tapped to lead Celina City Schools until a full-time superintendent can be brought into the fold.
St. Marys gets lone goal to beat Celina
ELIDA - The Celina boys soccer team gave up just six goals all season, but the sixth was the difference in Thursday's Division II district final.
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All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football
Versailles quarterback Michael Osborne and Coldwater linebacker Cody Depweg earned top individual honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference released its all-conference football teams on Thursday.
Area school resource officers 'enforce criminal law'
CELINA - Now in his third year at Celina City Schools, school resource officer (SRO) Nate Miller has become a familiar and reassuring presence in the hallways and classrooms of all the buildings in the district.
WAPAKONETA- The Auglaize County Detention Facility will undergo a nearly $5 million renovation to accommodate an influx of female and special needs inmates.
CIT training helps law enforcement respond to mental health
CELINA - About 10 years ago, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office saw a need to mend the divide between law enforcement and behavioral health.
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