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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
GLRC works for fun, safety, access on Grand Lake
By William Kincaid
CELINA - An organization founded more than a half a century ago to promote snowmobiling has since evolved and expanded its purview to advocate for myriad forms of recreation and safety on Grand Lake.
President Brad Fisher introduced himself and gave an overview of the Grand Lake Recreation Club at the Lake Improvement Association's monthly meeting May 2. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2026
Aaron J Vagedes, age 33, of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 27 at his home. [More]
Bradley D. Hess, 42, Rossburg, died May 5, 2026, at the Ohio State University M [More]
Roger R. Niekamp, 85, St. Henry and Winterhaven, Florida, died May 5, 2026, at [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2026
CELINA - A sentencing set for a Mercer County man convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly person was postponed for the fifth time this week due to ongoing court proceedings.
Ohio's unemployment rate dropped slightly in March, down to 4.1% from 4.2% in February, while rates in Mercer and Auglaize counties experienced much larger drops.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Butler Township was constituted June 4, 1838, by the county commissioners as the result of a petition which they received, which had 25 signers. The board ordered an election to be held at the home of David Guys, July 9, 1838.
Parkway pulls away to defeat New Knoxville
ROCKFORD - Parkway had a big senior day, scored in three of the four innings and every Panther reached base in their 20-0 win over New Knoxville in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action on Wednesday night.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.
April cooled off just a bit to remind us it was still April. I know we have enjoyed the early warm days for sure.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Alexis Grisez doubled home Mara Wendel with one out in the bottom of the sixth and Fort Recovery survived a seventh-