Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
By Abigail Miller
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fish and Game Association was ordered by Common Pleas Judge Frederick Pepple to halt operation of its shooting range last week after neighboring residents complained of bullets flying over their heads and, at one point, striking their home. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
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Over the past few weeks, high school seniors from the area have been signing national letters of intent with colleges and universities to continue their education and athletic careers.
Here is a list of recent athletes who will be moving on. [More]
Obituaries on March 12th, 2025
Kenneth "Kicker Ken" Roth, 64, of Kettlersville, Ohio, died 11:47 P.M. Monday, March 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. [More]
Elaine M. (Schmiesing) Brunswick, age 73, of Montezuma, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living Center in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on March 12th, 2025
Subscriber stories on March 12th, 2025
CELINA - Nearly 2,300 voters in Mercer and Auglaize counties are at risk of being purged from the Statewide Voter Registration Database, meaning they would be unable to vote in the Nov. 4 general election unless they take action.
ROCKFORD - An 83-year-old Willshire man is in serious condition after he was involved in a farm-related accident Tuesday east of Rockford.
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Shots available at Auglaize Health Dept.
WAPAKONETA - Before families start making plans and booking vacation reservations for the summer season, the Auglaize County Health Department is advising parents protect their children through vaccination.
COLDWATER - Coldwater school officials on Tuesday night railed against the state's proposed biennium budget, contending schools in Mercer County stand to lose $3.5 million over the next two years.
ST. HENRY - Monday night's St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education meeting began with recognition of the high school bowling team's i
Mercer County's unemployment rate rose almost a whole percentage point in January; however, it remained the lowest in the state.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.6% from a revised 4.5% in December, with area counties also seeing increases in joblessness in January.
MARIA STEIN - Previously delayed due to frigid temperatures, crews have made great progress this week constructing a building pad for Marion Local's new middle school building, superintendent Mike Pohlman reported to school board members at Monday night's regular meeting.
CELINA - A 55-year-old Fort Recovery man was sentenced Tuesday to three months in jail in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on a theft charge.
Daniel Secrest was sentenced to 90 days in jail on one count of theft, a fifth-degree felony.
A 23-year-old Miami County woman died Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle accident on State Route 66 in Shelby County, according to a news release from the Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a two-year contract with Mercer County Joint Ambulance District which, among other provisions, puts county EMS director Kara Smith in charge of overall operations and training.