Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City councilors on Monday night voted down an ordinance to rezone a 1-acre property from manufacturing to community shopping, preventing Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health from building an urgent care center at 1800 Industrial Drive.
Councilors Myron Buxton, Joe Wolfe, Thomas Sanford and Eric Clausen all voted against the legislation after it was brought back to the table, citing deed restrictions imposed by Mercy Health, limited manufacturing-zoned land and other reasons. [More]
River Trail Campground
By Erin Gardner
MENDON - Mendon Union voters will decide on two liquor permits for the River Trail Campground II Inc. on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Voters will see a local liquor option for the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages by River Trail Campground II Inc., an applicant for a C-1, C-2 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 7712 Deep Cut Road, Mendon, per ballot language. [More]
Obituaries on October 29th, 2024
Richard William Bolton, 82, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Ohio Health of Van Wert. [More]
Viro F. Rosenbeck age 81, of Versailles passed away at 5:35 pm Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Versailles Rehab & Healthcare Center. [More]
"Jack" James Carl Rethman, age 88, of Wabash-York Road, Versailles, passed away [More]
Local pictures on October 29th, 2024
Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2024
ST. MARYS - City councilors were confronted Monday night by a former councilor and other residents who had immigration concerns related to a June real estate transaction.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Monday night approved a resolution authorizing street work totaling more than $1 million.
Councilors passed fina
CELINA- A South Carolina woman currently serving a prison term for fraud was sentenced Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to additional time behind bars on charges stemming from a prostitution ring.
ST. HENRY- Village councilors on Monday unanimously passed a resolution aimed at securing better electric rates for residents and addressed recent security concerns throughout the village.
COLDWATER - Village councilors at Monday's brief meeting heard the second reading of an ordinance to re-plat lot 1819 of RK Development Phase One.
The lot is located on the corner of West Vine Street and Burkettsville St. Henry Road on the west side of town.
Regional Volleyball Preview
Three area teams still alive in D-VI; New Knoxville in D-VII
During the volleyball season, the Midwest Athletic Conference was dominant in the Division VI coaches polls.
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Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I'm in awe each and every this time of year in and around our lake.
The leaves are turning colors and showing out! Between the