Monday, February 17th, 2025
Obituaries on February 17th, 2025
John "Jack" Lewis Dillehay, age 87, of Sioux Street, Fort Loramie, passed away [More]
Charles Henry Hoying (Charlie), age 94 of Minster, Ohio, passed away on Saturda [More]
Daniel Lee Dillion, age 63 of Celina, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 [More]
Melvin "Mel" A. Wendel, age 82, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday [More]
Stories on February 17th, 2025
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.
This part of Ohio is one epicenter of national outbreak
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]
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.
18-0 run lifts Marion Local past New Bremen
MARIA STEIN - After a week off from its last game, Marion Local opened the Division VI girls basketball tournament at home with New Bremen.
Aft [More]
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
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.
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
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.
Local pictures on February 17th, 2025