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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]
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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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Ice Hockey on Grand Lake

Celina vs Fort Recovery girls basketball

Ice Drags at Bayview

St. Henry vs Celina boys basketball
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Monday, February 2nd, 2026
St. Henry beats Celina
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - On a night where St. Henry celebrated its 1995 State Championship Football team, it was only fitting that defense led the Redskins' boys basketball effort in their 60-35 win over Celina Saturday night at Redskin gymnasium.
The game [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2026
Thomas Everman
Thomas R. "Chooch" Everman, age 71, of Burkettsville, died peacefully with his wife by his side, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Bruce Combs
Bruce Combs, 90, of, St Marys, Ohio, passed away Friday January 30, at St. Rita [More]
Bruce Bernhold
Bruce David "Wheat" Bernhold, age 67, of Minster, Ohio, unexpectedly passed awa [More]
Martha Zahn
Martha Jean Zahn, 86, of Celina, Ohio was called back to Heaven to be with her [More]
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Eagles Greatest Hits
ODNR turn to citizens to tally area's bald eagle
CELINA- A recent midwinter citizen survey of Ohio's bald eagles counted more than 700 eagles statewide, with 15 of them logged in Mercer County, and another five seen in Auglaize County, information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources states.
Let's get physical
Marion Local uses foul line to beat Celina in overtime
MARIA STEIN - Saturday's Celina-Marion Local girls basketball game had a style that felt more appropriate for Booster Stadium than the Hangar.
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Riders second in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys swimming team collected six victories to earn a second-place finish at the Western Buckeye League swimming and diving championships held at the Lima YMCA.
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
The wait is over ... for Blizzards, more
DQ set to make return to St. Marys
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - After years of being just a treat shop under its previous ownership, Dairy Queen is coming back to St. Marys in a big way next month, as a full-service Grill & Chill restaurant.
Father and son Bobby and Meet Patel, along with lifelong friend turned business partner Andy Patel, will soon open up the new spot as local, independent franchisees. A fourth business partner, Jay Patel, will oversee the restaurant's day-to-day operations. [More]
Hot shooting lifts Cavs
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The home buckets were kind for Coldwater on Friday night.
The Cavaliers hit eight of their 11 3-pointers in the first half to build a lead against Parkway and snap a two-game losing skid with a 61-48 win over the Panthers in Midwest Athletic Conference play at the Palace. [More]
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Bill would offer 'mobility' to athletes without a team
CELINA - State Rep. Angie King is championing legislation that could expand athletic offerings for area schools.
Introduced to the House by Republi
Wapak museum highlights Artemis II launch
In anticipation of NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, the Armstrong Air and Space Museum is set to host special events celebrating humanity's return to the moon and the first crewed deep-space mission in more than 50 years, a museum news release states.
Federal spending bill includes $1M for Van Wert YWCA
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, Friday announced he has secured $1 million in federal funding for the YWCA of Van Wert for the construction of a new facility with a Community Care Clinic.
Ohio governor campaigns report 2025 fundraising totals
COLUMBUS - Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton announced Friday her campaign raised more than $5.3 million in 2025. That's more money at this point in the calendar than any Democratic challenger for governor in the state's history, her campaign said in a news release.
Flyers roll past Skins
MARIA STEIN - With five minutes left in the first quarter, St. Henry held a 4-3 lead over Marion Local and it looked as though the Redskins would be competitive throughout the game.
Celina rallies for win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina outscored Elida 15-9 in the fourth quarter to rally for the 45-41 win in a battle of Western Buckeye League Bulldogs on Friday night at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Wildcats shut down Cardinals
MINSTER - The Route 66 Rivalry featured a packed Wildcat Gymnasium and an electric atmosphere, but New Bremen couldn't find a spark.
After jumping
Indians defeat Rangers in overtime
NEW KNOXVILLE - Fort Recovery coach Bob Leverette described New Knoxville as a blue-collar basketball team following Friday's game.
The Rangers made the Indians work overtime for a victory.
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Friday, January 30th, 2026
St. Henry manufacturer expanding
Hi-Tech Wire will add 45K sq. ft. to Ash St. facility
By Abigail Miller
ST. HENRY - A local manufacturing company is about to undergo its largest expansion yet, adding 45,000 square feet to its plant and creating five to 10 jobs.
Hi-Tech Wire and Manufacturing announced in a social media post on Thursday that it will soon expand its Ash Street location in St. Henry by 45,000 square feet. The addition will bring its total facility size to 170,000 square feet. [More]
Hanging in there
St. Henry rallies to beat Marion Local, stay unbeaten
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - Winning 16 games in a row is tough, especially when you find yourself losing multiple times against a fierce rival. However, not every team is St. Henry, who used a second half surge to get past Marion Local 54-48 at Redskin gymnasium Thursday night to improve to 16-0 on the year. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2026
Ronda Koontz
Ronda Kay Koontz, age 84, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Gardens of Celina. [More]
Delores Weadock
Delores "Dee" Weadock, 78, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 1:52 A.M. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Norma Gehle
Norma Jean Gehle, age 72 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan [More]
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County signs off on upcoming tile replacement project
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners signed off Thursday on the first agricultural drainage tile replacement project of 2026, which attracted the interest of seven contractors.
Two injured in Versailles car crash
A Versailles man was transported to the hospital by CareFlight Thursday after a two-vehicle accident just outside Versailles.
According to a report
Panthers beat Cavs in OT
ROCKFORD - Down 14 with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Parkway started digging out like a foot of snow fell in Panther Gymnasium.
New Bremen defeats Minster
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen was in the lead at the end of the third quarter and held off Minster over the final eight minutes to pick up a 32-31 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at the Nest.
Celina wins battle of Bulldogs
CELINA - The Celina Pep Band was rockin' out Thursday at the Fieldhouse.
In the fourth quarter, the Celina girls basketball team finally found a rhythm.
Access Engineering Solutions/Garmann Miller
Helping communities move forward
Two planners of public infrastructure join forces
CELINA - Although civil engineering firm Access Engineering Solutions will be fully absorbed as part of Garmann Miller by the end of 2026, both companies remain committed to serve their clients and be support pillars for communities.
Peoples Bank Co.
Changing with the financial times
Coldwater-based Peoples Bank has grown to 7 locations
COLDWATER - A community bank with deep local ties continues to organically expand without mergers, having established seven branches and three stand-alone ATMs across two counties in its 120 years of existence.
The Willow
Eats with a side of tradition
Service, quality and family keep restaurant a local fave
CELINA - Your order is ready: A mouthwatering double-decker cheeseburger, a side of crispy, golden French fries and a frosty mug of root beer poured out of a wooden barrel, topped off with a slice of cherry pie.
McSports
Making the team look its best
Coldwater apparel shop outfits teams, fans and businesses
COLDWATER - Whether it's a one-off job of adding a name to a stocking, ordering team shirts for an entire school or upgrading uniforms for a corporate staff, a Coldwater screen printing and apparel shop handles it all.
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