WAPAKONETA - A 37-year-old man who jumped out of an Auglaize County courthouse window and led authorities on a multi-county, 60-mile pursuit in February was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison last week.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities this week recognized four Mercer County residents for the difference they're making for their communities and their employers.
The recognition is part of National Disability Employment Awa [More]
Marion Local survives against Anna in double overtime
By Joe Schatz
MARIA STEIN - Over the course of Marion Local's now 72-game winning streak, there have been a fair share of blowouts, leading to boring football games. After a thrilling 28-27 double-overtime victory over Anna, Coach Tim Goodwin was asked just how exciting games like that are. [More]
CELINA - While the bird flu woes of early 2025 appeared to be a problem of the past, the disease is slowly creeping back into central Ohio and northern Indiana as fall waterfowl migration season continues.
CELINA - A 20-year-old Rockford man accused of engaging in sexual conduct with an 11-year-old child appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Friday.
A portion of a Celina street was temporarily closed on Friday for over two hours due to a gas leak, according to news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
CELINA - The composition of Celina City Council is poised for a major shakeup as three councilors, all Republicans, opted not to file for reelection this year, and four of five council races are contested in the Nov. 4 general election.
CASSELLA - An Osgood teen was airlifted on Friday afternoon after his motorcycle reportedly hit the back of a box truck near the intersection of Cassella-Montezuma Road and State Route 119.
NEW BREMEN - Coming in riding a three-game losing streak, New Bremen pumped some life back into its season with its first victory over Coldwater since 1997.
Reece Wendel rushed for 287 yards and three touchdowns as Fort Recovery fended off a determined Parkway squad and picked up a 41-27 victory on Friday night at Panther Stadium in Rockford.
Celina had one comeback in them, but Bath held off a second chance.
The Wildcats scored 21 straight points to break up a 28-all tie in the third quarter and held on to beat the Bulldogs 49-35 in Western Buckeye League action at Bath Stadium on Friday night.
ST. MARYS - The Memorial High School Alumni Foundation is set to induct eight Roughriders, a group that includes multiple war veterans, a former Obama administration official and an All-American collegiate football player, into its hall of fame at tonight's football game. [More]
ST. HENRY - After a tough loss to Versailles on Tuesday that took them out of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference, St. Henry looked to wrap up the regular season on a positive note.
The Redskins fended off a strong challenge from Fort Recovery and head into the postseason with a 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 win over the Indians at Redskin Gymnasium on Thursday. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Step aside pumpkin spice - apples have claimed autumn this year.
Now that temperatures have fallen and the leaves are starting to turn gold, Ohioans can look to apples as their fall staple, ushering in a season full of cider, pumpkins, hay bales and spooky scares.
CELINA - The composition of Celina City Council is poised for a major shakeup as three councilors, all Republicans, opted not to file for reelection this year, and four of five council races are contested in the Nov. 4 general election.
CELINA - A 44-year-old Celina man was sentenced to around six months in jail on Wednesday on drug possession charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CHICKASAW - The Village of Chickasaw plans to apply for funds from the state capital improvements budget next year in hopes of enhancing facilities at the village's ball diamond park on the west side of town.
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Bremen entered Thursday needing a win to clinch the Midwest Athletic Conference title, and after a 25-18, 25-19, 25-15 sweep on the road at New Knoxville, the Cardinals were crowned outright champions for the first time since 2021.
Celina wrapped up an unbeaten Western Buckeye League boys soccer championship on Thursday night with an 8-0 win over Defiance in a battle of Bulldogs at the soccer stadium.
MINSTER - The Minster volleyball team came to compete.
But Coldwater still got the sweep.
The Cavaliers (17-5, 7-2 MAC) posted a 25-12, 25-18, 25-23 victory over the Wildcats (11-11, 3-6) Thursday to finish the regular season in a tie with St. Henry for conference runner-up.
CELINA - After being remanded into police custody on Wednesday following his sentencing, a 33-year-old Celina man reportedly fled the Mercer County Courthouse and was tased twice before being arrested nearby in downtown Celina.
Kyle R. Poplaski was initially sentenced to five years of community control sanctions and ordered to undergo treatment at The WORTH Center in Lima on one count of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Salvatore James Ellinger, age 73, fondly known as Sal, entered this world on October 29, 1951, in Van Wert, Ohio to Virgil Eugene and Nancy (Ganci) Ellinger. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools Board of Education members on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the boys varsity basketball coach, who quit last week amid an ongoing police investigation.
NEW BREMEN - During a special meeting Wednesday night, New Bremen school board members heard a presentation from Garmann Miller about a potential $2.3 million track and stadium renovation project.
ROCKFORD - Facing a parking crunch, especially during sporting events, Parkway Local Schools officials are looking into adding about 61 more parking spaces at the high school, which would cost up to $275,000, according to a preliminary estimate.
CELINA - A 43-year-old Celina man was charged with drug possession during a traffic stop after officers reportedly found methamphetamine residue in his vehicle.
Mercer County Historical Society staff found several interesting and unusual items while inventorying, or accessioning, pieces in the museum's basement. Try to guess what they are.
Most years I mention how the MAC games are finishing as expected but the WBL always throws out an interesting result or two. Well, this year the MAC is keeping up with their WBL brethren.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools district voters are set to choose three school board members from four candidates vying for the seats in next month's general election.
Incumbents Ron Wilker and Karl Dammeyer are up for reelection. They are joined in the race by newcomers Jared Duebler and Cameron Aller. [More]
ST. MARYS - Voters in the 4th Ward of St. Marys will have a choice between two local women to represent them on city council during the Nov. 4 general election. It's the only contested city council race this year.
Incumbent Democrat Arienne Childrey, appointed to the seat by the county's Democratic party in January, will go up against Republican Erin Buchanan for the seat previously held for 20 years by the late Robin Willoughby. [More]
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen entered the night needing a win and a St. Henry loss to clinch at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title. After a 26-24, 25-19, 15-25, 25-21 win over Coldwater at the Nest and a Versailles victory over the Redskins, New Bremen secured a share. [More]
Roger Settlage, 95, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 6:29 A.M. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Emergency Department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
David G. Ballweg, age 68, of New Knoxville, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:12 A.M. at the Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Free event draws dispatchers from dozens of counties
CELINA - More than 100 dispatchers from dozens of agencies across Ohio and Indiana converged on Market Hall at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina Tuesday for the county's Dispatcher In-Service Day.
CELINA - Early voting got underway Tuesday for the Nov. 4 general election that has major economic implications for local schools, governments and various agencies and departments.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors heard at Tuesday's regular meeting that village crews are continuing work on the second phase of Shanes Crossing, a subdivision west of town.
CELINA- A 37-year-old Coldwater man accused of trying to swallow a bag of cocaine during a traffic stop was charged with tampering with evidence and drug possession in Mercer County Common Pleas Court last week.
ROCKFORD - New Knoxville gave Parkway a battle for three sets, but the homestanding Panthers held tough and picked up their fifth Midwest Athletic Conference win of the season in a 25-20, 25-12, 25-23 win over the Rangers at Panther Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
Versailles took the first two sets over St. Henry and handed the Redskins its second Midwest Athletic Conference loss of the volleyball standings in a 25-20, 25-22, 13-25, 25-15 victory at Tiger Gymnasium in Versailles.
