Friday, May 10th, 2024
About 50 grads sign up with area employers
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Several area employers have come to rely on Tri Star to meet their workforce needs.
About 50 Tri Star graduates on Thursday afternoon signed "commitment" letters with local companies in the same ballyhooed manner in which student-athletes pledge themselves to a college. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  ST. MARYS - Ohio Northern was just perfect for Jace Turner when it comes to his future plans.
Same for Tanner Mele and Siena Heights.
The St. Marys seniors formally confirmed their college plans on Wednesday as Turner will head to Ada to play basketball for the Polar Bears while the Saints gain a standout wrestler. [More]
Obituaries on May 10th, 2024
Dr. Karl Grossman Jr., beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the com [More]
Charles E. Dine, age 65, of St. Marys, died on May 5, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Jayne Elayne Norton, age 68 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Delbert "Jiggs" Thobe age 95 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home in Maria Stein. [More]
Local pictures on May 10th, 2024
Subscriber stories on May 10th, 2024
NOBLE TOWNSHIP- Following a lengthy public hearing, township trustees on Thursday unanimously voted to reject a controversial application to rezone 142 acres of farmland to industrial to allow for a new stone quarry.
WAPAKONETA - Lodging receipts in Mercer and Auglaize counties reached $9.4 million in 2023, a new all-time record.
The record-setting $9.4 million
CHICKASAW - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting approved pay raises for two village employees and launched a review of the 2025 budget.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday awarded a $1.54 million contract to Hohenbrink Excavating LLC of Findlay to reconstruct Franklin Street in Rockford.
The MAC at 50
Coldwater hosted, won first title on cinder track
As the 2024 Midwest Athletic Conference track and field meet unfolds this week, the event also gets to blow out 50 candles as it celebrates its birthday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will advance two singles players and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament after they reac