Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Obituaries on March 13th, 2025
James "Jim" Niekamp, age 84, of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Marc [More]
Roger Lee Zoll passed away on November 18th, 2024, in Kalkaska, MI. Roger was b [More]
James Blount, age 90 of Rockford, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 [More]
James Danback went home to be with his Savior and Lord on March 11, 2025 at the age of 88. [More]
Victoria E. "Vicki" Haynes, age 77, of Celina, passed away on Monday, March 10, [More]
Ivo F. Knapke, age 86, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home [More]
Stories on March 13th, 2025
BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - An unidentified female was airlifted by Lutheran Air to a hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with serious injuries after a car pulled out in front of semitrailer hauling hogs on Wednesday afternoon.
ROCKFORD - Like many school boards in the area, Parkway school board members expressed their frustration at the state's proposed biennium budget, contending schools in Mercer County stand to lose $3.5 million over the next two years.
Developer says area poised for projects
CELINA - Places such as Mercer and Auglaize counties, if they play their cards right, could be poised for economic development, according to David [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - Golden Triangle business owners and officials heard updates and future plans from the mayors of New Bremen, Minster and New Knoxville
CELINA - When it comes to the prospect of economic growth, counties in this part of the state each boast an array of strengths and enticements such as beautiful outdoor amenities, outstanding public schools and low unemployment.
WAPAKONETA - While it's unclear how the ongoing federal budget cuts will affect county health departments in Ohio, initiatives that would likely take
CELINA - A former Celina business owner indicted on over 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1 million was given additional conditions to his bond Wednesday after being photographed violating its terms in late February.
CELINA - To maintain efficient operations, the Mercer County Health District is requesting a 15% increase in appropriations from the 2025 county budg
Horse and Buggy Tales
On March 28, 1920, a tornado struck with terrific fury in the northern part of Darke County, moving in northeasterly direction. Near the Mercer County line, the twister split, one part moving north through the western part of the county causing heavy damage to buildings, livestock and utility lines.
Division VI Boys Basketball State Semifinal Preview
Back in the state final four for the first time since winning the program's third state title in 2018, Marion Local's road to the championship, much like the rest of the teams still playing basketball this weekend, is taking a roundabout course.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Boys Basketball
Area boys basketball players received honors as the Northwest District board of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its district teams on Wednesday. [More]
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