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Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
County to spend $1M on storage buildings
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have agreed to spend nearly $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on new storage buildings for two county departments.
On Tuesday, they voted to award a pair of contracts totaling $990,896 to Muhlenkamp Building Corporation of Coldwater. [More]
Postseason revenge
Marion beats St. Henry, LCC defeats New Bremen
By Tom Haines
WAPAKONETA - After avenging two earlier losses to St. Henry Tuesday night, Marion Local has to go through Lima Central Catholic on Friday to defend its district title.
The Thunderbirds raced past New Bremen for a 65-50 win in the opener, while the Flyers dominated on the glass and defense for a 51-41 victory in the Division IV boys basketball district semifinals in Wapakoneta. [More]
Obituaries on March 6th, 2024
Karen Geist
Karen Madeline (Bowlzer) Geist passed away February 28, 2024 at Van Crest Nursing Home surrounded by her loved ones. [More]
Robert Yahl
Robert E. Yahl, 84, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
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Eclipses have amazed for eons
Ancient Greeks were fascinated by phenomenon
CELINA - Known for pioneering the concepts of logic and reason and establishing philosophy that would shape Western Civilization to no end, the Greeks also had a knack for coming up with scientific breakthroughs.
Rockford man faces rape charge
CELINA - A 57-year-old Rockford man is being held in the Mercer County jail on a rape charge.
David Elkins was indicted Monday on one count of rape, a first-degree felony, in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. He was arrested and taken to Mercer County jail the same day, court documents show.
New electric aggreation rate to rise in Rockford
ROCKFORD - Village councilors Tuesday evening heard a new electric aggregation contract rate will increase by about 1.5 cents.
The current electri
Minster councilors OK annexation agreement
MINSTER - Village councilors on Tuesday night approved an ordinance authorizing an annexation agreement with Jackson Township trustees.
The annexat
Division I State Bowling Preview
Celina girls make state debut, Rider boys end three-year absence
The Celina girls bowling team is making its first trip to the state tournament, while the St. Marys boys return after a three-year hiatus.
The Roughriders start the Division II tournament at HP Lanes at 9 a.m. on Friday, while the Bulldogs will compete on Saturday.
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