Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night acted on a pair of ordinances that would authorize the appropriation of nearly $370,000 for multiple critical projects, including water line replacements, elevator repairs and new flooring for the police department. [More]
TBI survivor helps others find healing
By Erin Gardner
COLDWATER - A local woman is advocating for survivors of traumatic brain injuries after she was involved in a critical car crash 32 years ago that forced her to relearn basic functions.
Janet Schoen, 52, said she is an advocate, author, motivational speaker and coach and she wants to help others realize their potential. [More]
Obituaries on March 25th, 2025
Fr. Harold ["Harry"] Brown, C.PP.S, of Celina, Ohio, died March 22, 2025 at Carthagena, Ohio. Death was due to heart and kidney failure. [More]
Marcella M. "Sally" Fickert, 82, of Rockford, Ohio died Monday, March 24, 2025 at Tranquility of Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on March 25th, 2025
Subscriber stories on March 25th, 2025
ST. MARYS - City councilors addressed multiple concerns from residents, including high electric bills, city restrooms and soot from the St. Marys Foundry at Monday's regular meeting.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Village Council at Monday night's regular meeting approved third and final reading of an ordinance to appropriate more than $5,000 in OneOhio opioid funds toward a K-9 purchase for the New Bremen Police Department.
COLDWATER - Coldwater village councilors Monday learned the Coldwater police department will continue to provide police coverage to Mercer County Community Hospital.
CELINA - A 64-year-old St. Henry man previously convicted of child sex crimes was indicted last week by a Mercer County grand jury on charges related to soliciting and child sex abuse images.
CELINA - A 38-year-old Rockford man and a 42-year-old Rockford woman were arrested in Celina on Sunday for methamphetamine possession, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry village councilors approved their 2025 budget, renewed employee health insurance despite a cost increase and weighed a major upgrade to the village's tennis courts Monday night.
Despite the area's recent unprecedented outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, known as bird flu, the Auglaize County Fair and Darke County Fair will hold poultry shows during the 2025 fair season, according to recent fair announcements.
Minster improves to 3-0 on season with win over Elida
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Addi Inskeep's three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning sparked another big day at the plate for the Minster softball team as the Wildcats improved to 3-0 on the season with a 10-2 win over Elida on Monday afternoon at Four Seasons Park.
OPSMA Divisions IV-VII All-Ohio Girls Basketball
Several local athletes received All-Ohio recognition as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its postseason honors for Divisions IV, V, VI and VII in girls basketball on Monday.
2024-25 OHSAA Division VI Boys Basketball State Runner-Up

Roster:
#  Name  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
3  Damon Cramer  G  6-1  12
4  Daniel Everman  G  5-10  12
5  Gra