Friday, October 9th, 2026
By Colin Foster
NEW KNOXVILLE - They consider the MAC one of the most competitive conferences in the state.
Because there are no gimmes.
On Thursday, six-win New Knoxville brought a battle to 16-win Parkway, which was fully expected by Panthers coach Jordan Henkle. Parkway won in four sets, but it was far from easy. [More]
Obituaries on October 9th, 2026
Vern R. Steinbrunner, age 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Celina Manor. [More]
Rosalia M. "Rosie" Larger, age 92, formerly of Kettlersville, and more recently [More]
Johnnie Dewayne Nash, 71, Celina, died at 9:12 p.m. Oct. 5, 2026.
A private celebration of life will be held. [More]
Local pictures on October 9th, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 9th, 2026
CELINA - A Celina man went before the Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday seeking guidance on how to go about organizing efforts to create additional bike paths in Mercer County.
CELINA - A program designed to help fathers become better parents has expanded to Mercer County.
Administered by West Ohio Community Action Partner
Anna scores late to hand Coldwater first WOSL loss
COLDWATER - For 70 1/2 minutes, Coldwater used all its energy to keep Anna from getting a goal.
But in the final 9 1/2 minutes, things went off-kilter quickly.
NEW BREMEN - After opening the match on a 10-0 run and cruising to a 25-10 first set win, it looked like New Bremen would have little trouble in taki
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater secured at least a share of its third Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball title in four years in sweeping Delphos St. John's 25-6, 25-19, 25-14 on Thursday night at Arnzen Gymnasium in Delphos.