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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
AI ready for government work
Elections is first county office to take AI plunge
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections appears to be the first county department to have adopted an artificial intelligence policy to govern the usage of the increasingly ubiquitous technology in the workplace.
Board members gave their bles [More]
Area farm bureaus attend annual meeting in California
From staff reports
  BOTKINS - The staff of the Auglaize and Mercer County Farm Bureaus attended the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Anaheim, California, Jan. 9-14. The counties were selected as recipients of the American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence award, which celebrates unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation in local program development. [More]
Obituaries on February 3rd, 2026
Barbara Osterloh
Barbara Osterloh age 89, of Minster, Ohio died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Vancrest, St. Marys. [More]
Dennis Elliott
Dennis Edward Elliott, age 77, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Betty Meyers
Betty Meyers, age 90, of Celina, Ohio and former Portland resident passed away Thursday January 29, 2026 in Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on February 3rd, 2026
Subscriber stories on February 3rd, 2026
St. Marys continues trash rate talks
ST. MARYS - Members of St. Marys' solid waste committee further discussed a pending increase to the city's monthly trash fees and took suggestions from the public at their regular meeting this week.
State makes new application in Grove case
CELINA - The state asked a visiting judge this week to reconsider whether or not a Columbus man convicted of rape in Mercer County in July can ask for a new trial.
Engineering underway for Fort Recovery plant
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery officials applied for a state water pollution loan to help fund the ongoing design phase of their wastewater system study and plan.
Home likely a total loss in Mendon blaze
MENDON - No one was injured in a residential fire in Mendon Saturday evening, although some pets are believed to have died in the blaze.
At about 8 p.m., Mendon firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on the 200 block of North Main Street, Mendon fire chief Darrell Etgen said Monday.
Fort Recovery, Darke Co. receive grants for body cams
COLUMBUS - The Darke County Sheriff's Office is receiving funding to start a new body-worn camera program for deputies as part of a round of state grants announced Monday. The Village of Fort Recovery will also receive a grant to enhance its existing program for law enforcement officers.
Shining on
Celina picks up the win over Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - When you have a star, sometimes you have to let them shine.
Rachel Rammel was the star for Celina Monday, as the Bulldogs picked up a key 47-26 road win over Fort Recovery behind her 19 points.
Celina finishes 9-0 in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls bowling team wrapped up the Western Buckeye League dual match season at 9-0 heading into this weeke
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