a_d
Find Date:
Friday, February 7th, 2025
Running the table
St. Henry wins outright MAC title with victory over Parkway
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - After splitting the program's first Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball title with three other teams, St. Henry coach Nate Uhlenhake expressed the hope of trimming that list to just one team this season.
The Redskins needed just one more win to make it a party of one at the champions' table at the MAC awards banquet. [More]
How Mercer Landmark keeps farms growing
Co-op is a hub of the regional ag ecosystem
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Since 1933, Mercer Landmark has dedicated itself to helping agricultural producers turn a profit and communities thrive, pooling local resources to achieve better outcomes.
Today, the farmer-cooperative has more than 300 employees and 20-plus locations in Mercer, Darke, Van Wert, Paulding and Defiance counties. Mercer Landmark provides grain, agronomy, feed, energy, and logistics services. [More]
Obituaries on February 7th, 2025
Shirley Litmer
Shirley E. Litmer, 76, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 5. [More]
Dolores Fortman
Dolores Ann Fortman, 87, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Feb. 4, at Legacy Nursing Home in Beavercreek. [More]
Local pictures on February 7th, 2025
Subscriber stories on February 7th, 2025
First bird f lu case found in Auglaize County
New strain of virus has jumped to cattle
CELINA - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 continues to be a threat to poultry producers in western Ohio, with the first detection in Auglaize County and two new detections in Mercer County confirmed on Thursday.
The (Property) Taxman Cometh
Property tax bills spiked last year. Why? What now?
CELINA - Total real estate taxes to be collected in Mercer County this year for tax year 2024 will be about $65 million, very close to the total for last year's billing cycle for tax year 2023, according to treasurer Dave Wolters.
Area man sentenced on assault charge
CELINA - Two people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court, one on drug charges and one on an assault charge.
Austin T. Monroe, 31, Coldwater, was sentenced Wednesday to three years of community control sanctions on one count of assault, a fourth-degree felony.
Flyers roll past Cavaliers
COLDWATER - Marion Local rode a 20-2 third-quarter run to a 45-26 victory over Coldwater in the Midwest Athletic Conference finale Thursday night at the Palace.
Bulldogs fall to Titans
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ottawa-Glandorf wrapped up an undefeated Western Buckeye League girls basketball season with a 61-22 win over Celina on Thursday night at Hermiller Gymnasium in Ottawa. The Bulldogs end the regular season at 10-12 and 4-5 in the WBL.
Community bank keeps growing
OSGOOD - With seven directors and $25,000 of investing capital divided into 250 shares of $100 each, Osgood State Bank was established nearly 110 yea
CSI: Supporting farmers and conservation
Drainage contractor still thriving after 80 years
ST. HENRY - A small business launched in 1946 by a young Mercer County man fresh out of the Navy and his father has grown to a family-owned enterprise serving farmers and other customers throughout western Ohio and eastern Indiana.
Nonprofit helps those fighting cancer
Mercer County cancer patients find assistance, connection
CELINA - Although no one ever wants to receive a cancer diagnosis, the Cancer Association of Mercer County is committed to making clients' journeys easier. The nonprofit may step up by helping clients with financial burdens, providing support and counseling, or even just lending a listening ear.
How Kessler became a top property manager
CELINA - The second-generation, family-owned property management company Kessler Homes was founded by Paul Kessler first as a construction company in 1936.
La Carreta: Massive menus and family feels
CELINA - Anyone and everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal and have a drink at any of the four La Carreta Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurants throughout western Ohio, Rafael Delgado Jr., co-owner and manager of La Carreta in Celina emphasized.
How Buschur Farms grew from 1 truck to 65
MARIA STEIN - A business venture that started out as just a man and his truck has gained traction in recent years, growing to a fleet of 65 trucks and a like number of employees.
Celina manufacturing giant on verge of new era
CELINA - What began as a side hustle renting tables, chairs and tents at a Fleetfoot Road residence has mushroomed into an industrial textile and aluminum machining manufacturing powerhouse supplying military-grade shelters to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d