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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Wildlife officers nab West Bank litterbug, 71
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A 71-year-old Celina man was fined and put on probation in August for repeatedly littering beer bottles near the shores of Grand Lake in West Bank Park.
Jerald Schulze was sentenced to a year of community control sanctions and 10 days in jail, suspended, and fined $100 plus court costs for one count of stream littering, a third-degree misdemeanor. [More]
Fishing can make for a busy time
By Matt Tuttle
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.
Wow, is it me or is this the busiest time of year?
I thought summers were busy, but this time of year in preparation for the holidays is a lot.
So if you are feeling the pressure to perform or meet deadlines, you are not alone. I'm super busy booking guide trips and preparing for the 2026 tournament season. Our season starts in January usually in Florida. [More]
Obituaries on November 19th, 2025
Harold Holthaus
Harold "Hank" William Holthaus, age 91, of Cisco Road, Sidney, passed away of n [More]
Larry Durkee
Larry G. Durkee, age 76, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2 [More]
Sara Schlarman
Sara E. Schlarman, age 89, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, No [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 19th, 2025
Close Celina BOE race triggers automatic recount
CELINA - The razor-close Celina City Schools Board of Education race is heading to an automatic recount, Mercer County Board of Elections members determined Tuesday morning while completing the official canvass of the 2025 general election.
Mayor protests AEP rate hike
ROCKFORD - Rockford Mayor Ron Searight on Tuesday night said he filed comments condemning AEP's "unnecessary" request to charge customers a $4 service monthly fee.
SR 66 sidewalk project begins in Minster
MINSTER - Work is underway on the installation of sidewalks on State Route 66 at the north edge of town, the Minster Village Council was informed Tuesday night.
2 sentenced on drug charges in common pleas court
CELINA - A 70-year-old Celina woman and a 46-year-old Troy man were sentenced to probation for charges related to aggravated possession of methamphetamine on Tuesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Minster board hears reports on veterans assembly
MINSTER - Minster Board of Education members on Monday night approved of several annual agenda items, two staff retirements and multiple substitute teachers.
Alumni Notes
Oilers, Panthers get G-MAC wins
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference opened its volleyball postseason on Tuesday with four quarterfinals.
At Croy Gymnasium, the second-seeded Fin
Celina defeats New Bremen in bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina bowling teams picked up a second straight sweep in dual match play in taking both the girls and boys matches with New Bremen on Tuesday at Plaza Lanes in Celina.
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