Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
1996 Fort Recovery cross country dominated the field
By Gary R. Rasberry
The bond between teammates remains strong over the years.
For the members of Fort Recovery's 1996 Division III state boys cross country championship team, that connection remains strong despite the miles that separate them.
That will be on display this weekend as members of the 1996 team travel to Fortress Obetz to watch the Indians' girls cross country team and boys' standout Trevor Heitkamp compete in this year's state meet. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2023
Stephen P. Lefeld, age 72, of Coldwater/Montezuma, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Robert William Bollinger, also known as Bob, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 66 in Dublin, Ohio. [More]
Doris Marie (Hildbold) Cheeseman, a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. She was 97. [More]
Rosetta K. Mertz, 92, of Botkins, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville. [More]
Deborah "Deb" J. Green, 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2023
CELINA - Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and city officials late last week unveiled a long-awaited signage project in the downtown area.
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Brand new venue opens
ST. MARYS - Rest assured, pickleball is not just a phase for the St. Marys Grand Lake Region. At least, that is according to Jason and Sheila Vanderhorst of St. Marys.
FORT RECOVERY - A poultry and swine farm authorized to house up to 370,000 chickens and 2,000 swine is seeking a five-year permit to operate renewal from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
We are in full swing of fall, and it's starting to feel like we're going into winter with the first chance of snow in the forecast. This gets me excited, but also scared that the ice is coming.