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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Splish, splash, it's worth the cash
The benefits of splash pads are worth the costs, cities say
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Splash pads have proven to be a big hit with the public in several area communities, giving parents and guardians an easy and cost-free way to entertain children on summer days.
As the kids frolic about in gushing water, Mom and Dad can mingle with other adults or prepare a picnic for the whole family at a nearby shelter house or open space suitable for enjoying a meal. [More]
Trick-or-treat guide 2025: Where, when, how to be safe
From staff reports
  The following trick-or-treat and Halloween events are scheduled this weekend throughout the area.
Celina
Sunday: Parade, 2 p.m. at the Bryson Park Memorial Amphitheater; trick-or-treat, 4-6 p.m.
Chickasaw
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 1-3 p.m.
Coldwater
Sunday: Parade, 1:30 p.m. starting at the pool in the park and ending at the depot; trick-or-treat, 2-4 p.m. [More]
A back-and-forth battle
Parkway's rally falls short as Tinora wins in five sets
By Gary R. Rasberry
DEFIANCE - Neither Parkway nor Tinora wanted to end their season on Thursday night.
And the teams' Division VI district final went down to the wire.
Parkway came back from an 0-2 deficit to force a fifth set, but the Rams battled through to win 25-20, 27-25, 23-25, 24-26, 15-11 at Defiance High School. [More]
Obituaries on October 24th, 2025
Bonnie Shaffer
Bonnie Jean Shaffer danced on the waves in the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2025. [More]
Local pictures on October 24th, 2025
Subscriber stories on October 24th, 2025
Program helps low-income residents 'weatherize'
CELINA - An area public assistance program could help locals curb their utility bills amid the winter season.
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Man tried to run over kids, gets probation
CELINA - A 45-year-old Celina man that tried to run over a group of children in the Bryson Park District last summer was sentenced to probation Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Redskins sweep Bulldogs
OTTOVILLE - St. Henry captured the Division VI district championship with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-15 win over Columbus Grove.
The Redskins began the ma
Cardinals sweep Eagles to reach regional
WAPAKONETA - A run to the OHSAA Division VI district volleyball final proved that Colonel Crawford is on the rise.
New Bremen knocked the Eagles down a peg Thursday.
Cavs match suspended
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater girls soccer fans will have to wait until this afternoon to see if their team will keep their season going
In St. John's hour of need, first responders came to the rescue
MARIA STEIN - At about 2:33 p.m. May 29, Chickasaw Fire Chief Joe Hartings received an alert about a fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a beloved sanctuary where worship, weddings, baptisms and funeral Masses have taken place for well over a century.
Teamwork in action
How responders, community came together at St. Marys collapse site
ST. MARYS - A 41-year-old St. Marys man was killed and another severely injured when part of a downtown building suddenly collapsed on July 31, sending dust and debris into its alleyway.
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