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Thursday, October 8th, 2026
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - Additional details were shared this week in the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court case against a 67-year-old New Knoxville man accused of drunkenly hitting a 72-year-old bicyclist with his truck, then fleeing the scene, in August.
Upon the request of Todd D. Smith's attorney Rob C. Wiesenmayer, assistant county prosecutor Joshua Muhlenkamp filed a Bill of Particulars detailing their case against Smith on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on October 8th, 2026
Thomas Deroy Ransbottom, 86, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Tranquility of Rockford on October 4, 2026. [More]
Steven P. Borges age 77, of Minster, Ohio died on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Vancrest of St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on October 8th, 2026
Subscriber stories on October 8th, 2026
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman got the go-ahead this week to purchase a nearly $300,000 call-handling phone system that will enable th
VAN WERT - A 48-year-old Van Wert man was arrested Tuesday following a seven-hour, armed standoff with state and local police agencies.
John D. Wis
Horse & Buggy Tales
Henry Robinson is credited by some people with being the first settler in Liberty Township, having taken up land in Section 31 in 1830. It is also claimed that he taught the first school in the township.
Froning, Voisard carry momentum to final tournaments
After successful seasons saw Coldwater's Alyssa Froning and Minster's Max Voisard take area honors, both will look to carry that into their respective state tournaments over the coming days.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope all are doing well.
Fall is upon us and all of the fall festivities have started. It's a beautiful time of year and it's my absolute favorite time of year to fish as well.
  Homecoming and Senior Night on the same evening make for a hectic night for any football team.
But for Celina football, which is chugging along its best performance in 30 years, it makes for a more hectic night in getting ready for the nitty-gritty portion of the season.
  According to Drew Pasteur's Fantastic 50 computer, only one new team locked down their postseason invitation this week. Celina, Ottawa-Glandorf and
A MAC-Dandy
After losing a tough game at Anna for its first loss of the season, Minster will look to get some rebound on Friday in hosting St. Henry on Homecoming with a big matchup with Marion Local following in Week Nine.
Impact Players
Offense
Dyllan Fink, RB, St. Marys
28 carries for 207 yards and three touchdowns and a 20-yard touchdown pass in the Roughriders' 43-42 win at Van Wert.