Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Published article highlights local water quality efforts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Area experts working to restore the water quality of Grand Lake have authored a study demonstrating the efficacy of restored and managed wetlands that was accepted for publication in a prestigious international science journal dedicated to pioneering work across all aspects of wetland research. [More]
Minster gets bats out in run-ruling Fort Recovery
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - The way the game started, the Fort Recovery-Minster softball game had the makings of a high-octane offensive battle.
The host Wildcats held their end of the bargain, overcoming early errors and picking up a 14-4 run-rule victory over the Indians in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Four Seasons Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2025
Robert W. Droesch, age 79, of St. Henry, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. [More]
Louise Jane White, 92, Celina, died April 21, 2025, at her residence in Celina. [More]
Local pictures on April 23rd, 2025
Subscriber stories on April 23rd, 2025
CELINA - The Lake Facilities Authority is moving forward with the development of over 15 acres of land along State Route 703.
Commissioners from Au
Five communities in a three-county region were awarded Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grants to protect and improve drinking water.
The money
MINSTER - The state biennium budget as it was passed by the House this month could reduce Minster Local Schools' savings by around $5 million, treasurer Gina Selby warned at Tuesday night's regular school board meeting.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in March to 4.8% from 4.7% in February, and area counties saw either slight increases or decreases in joblessness, with some experiencing no change at all.
CHILLICOTHE - Citing discussions with "government officials" and an undisclosed "potential public-private partnership," Pixelle Specialty Solutions abruptly changed course April 18 on the previously announced closing of its Chillicothe paper mill.
CELINA - Crews will soon begin spraying herbicide to open drainage ditches maintained by the Mercer County Engineer's Office.
Allen Chase Enterpris
CELINA - A Bradford man was arraigned on failure-to-appear charges and his bond was later revoked in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Brian C. Mader, 41, was arraigned on one count of failure to appear as required by recognizance, a fourth-degree felony.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored four runs in the second inning to take the lead, then added five in the third while holding off Shawne