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Monday, February 17th, 2025
Blame geese for bird flu
This part of Ohio is one epicenter of national outbreak
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- The influx of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Grand Lake region can be attributed to a group of dead Canada geese found dead near Grand Lake in December 2024, with additional wild birds with HPAI suspected in other areas of the state. [More]
Out to a fast start
18-0 run lifts Marion Local past New Bremen
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - After a week off from its last game, Marion Local opened the Division VI girls basketball tournament at home with New Bremen.
After spotting the Cardinals the opening basket, the Flyers rattled off 18 straight points to jump out and pull away for a 50-22 win at the Hangar on Saturday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on February 17th, 2025
John Dillehay
John "Jack" Lewis Dillehay, age 87, of Sioux Street, Fort Loramie, passed away [More]
Charles Hoying
Charles Henry Hoying (Charlie), age 94 of Minster, Ohio, passed away on Saturda [More]
Daniel Dillion
Daniel Lee Dillion, age 63 of Celina, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 [More]
Melvin Wendel
Melvin "Mel" A. Wendel, age 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 17th, 2025
Area hit with 3 inches of snow
CELINA - Both Auglaize and Mercer counties were under a level one snow emergency as of Sunday night, after accumulated snow from overnight caused hazardous roadways.
Panthers fall in overtime
ROCKFORD - Spencerville hit nine free throws in overtime to hold off Parkway 39-33 for a Division VI sectional title Saturday afternoon at the Panther Gymnasium.
Redskins rout T-Birds
ST. HENRY - When the girls basketball tournament brackets were released, most people probably assumed that St. Henry would have no issues with Lima Central Catholic in the sectional final.
WBL Wrestling tournament
Hisey wins fourth league title, Celina places second
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Tate Hisey joined elite company, and the Celina wrestling team bounced back in a big win on Saturday at the Western Buckeye League wrestling tournament at Hermilller Gymnasium in Ottawa.
Egbert's free throws lift Rangers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brynn Egbert tied the game with six seconds remaining in regulation, then hit two free throws with 2.3 seconds remai
State swimming field finalized
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Several area swimmers earned their spots in the Division II state swimming and diving championships after at-large berths based on the fastest non-qualifying times from all four district meets were announced over the weekend.
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