Fort Recovery celebrates revitalized opera house
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY - When Fort Recovery's Morvilius Opera House was first built in 1883, horse-drawn buggies traveled down dirt streets and electricity had yet to reach the village. Now, more than 140 years later, the restored landmark is ready to welcome visitors once again. [More]
Obituaries on July 30th, 2026
Jeanette C. Siefring, 89, of New Weston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jul [More]
Bernhard F. Berning, age 95 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at The Versailles Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. [More]
Craig Michael Todd, 72, Fairborn, died at 11:45 p.m. July 25, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, Troy, following a brief illness. [More]
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Randolph County Sheriff's Department has requested the Indiana State Police conduct an investigation into a Wednesday morning pursuit that ended in the death of the Lynn, Indiana, town marshal.
Horse & Buggy Tales
In pre-historic times, more than a million years ago, the great Teays River had its origin in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, followed
Hamilton beats Grand Lake to force deciding game
CELINA - What looked like a comfortable win for Grand Lake turned into a disappointing loss against Hamilton on Wednesday night, as the Joes used a sixth-inning surge to win Game 2 of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League South Division Championship Series 8-4 at Montgomery Field in Celina.
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Lima scored twice in the bottom of the first and a trio of Locos pitchers held Muskegon to six hits in leveling the GLSCL North Division Championship Series at one game each with a 9-1 win over the Clippers at Simmons Field in Lima.
CELINA - MVP Dairy was featured in a new educational video starring popular children's educational entertainers Blippi and Meekah. According to a news release from MVP, the programs reach millions of families and are among the most-watched educational children's content on digital platforms.
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Gift from Honda signals growing partnership
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A recent contribution from Honda of almost $45,000 to Wright State University-Lake Campus will help the school upgrade its manufacturing lab, allowing students further opportunities in the rapidly evolving sector.
Received through the Western Ohio Education Foundation, the $44,778.25 contribution will allow Lake Campus officials to revitalize the campus's manufacturing lab, which is home to multiple levels of learning. [More]
Obituaries on July 29th, 2026
Eudora Virginia (Ginny) Loyer of St. Marys ended her journey on earth on Monday [More]
Lavern "Vern" Aloysius Kremer peacefully passed away July 22, 2026. Vern was bo [More]
Beverly Ruth (Howell) Bissell, age 93 went peacefully to be with her Lord and S [More]
Ronald Charles Studer, 62, of St. Marys, OH died 9:12 a.m. Sunday July 26, 2026 [More]
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MENDON - Village councilors in Mendon Tuesday night heard from a concerned resident who asked why the town's electricity blinks on and off consistently.
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that would work to prohibit companies owned or controlled by a Foreign Country of Concern from receiving state tax credits, grants, loans, economic development incentives or other forms of state financial assistance.
GLSCL Playoffs
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Grand Lake spotted Hamilton the opening run, then Taylor Seay and Alex Dues shut down the Joes the rest of the way a
By Erin Gardner
  NEW BREMEN - Two residents took to Monday's regular village council meeting in New Bremen to address their concerns about the village's - and state's - long-standing issue of feral cats, which one resident says is posing a health risk as her child is severely allergic to cats. [More]
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The amazing turnaround of the Grand Lake Mariners this season paid dividends as the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League bestowed its postseason honors on Monday.
Fort Recovery graduate Alex Dues was named the Lou Laslo Pitcher of the of the Ye [More]
Obituaries on July 28th, 2026
Alice H. Hussey, age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her l [More]
Marlin "Gene" Miller, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio went home to the Lord on July 24, 2 [More]
Ronald Charles Studer, 62, of St. Marys, died 9:12 a.m. Sunday at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Linda L. Fortkamp, age 74, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2 [More]
Ronald E. Brady, 86 of Celina went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 21, 2026. [More]
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CELINA - City councilors heard from concerned Little League coaches this week who shared that the conditions of the city's baseball diamonds at Eastview and Westview parks are deteriorating.
But it's smooth sailing on Second Street
COLDWATER - Coldwater village administrator Jason Eyink reported at Monday night's village council meeting that Ohio Department of Transportation crews should be working today to finish the intersections on South Second Street/State Route 118.
ST. HENRY - Village council members in St. Henry approved on rule suspension an ordinance accepting the annexation of 31.391 acres of land near State Route 118 and Carthagena Road during their regular meeting Monday night.
WAPAKONETA - A 49-year-old St. Marys man and an 18-year-old New Bremen man sustained serious injuries Monday morning in a two-vehicle injury accident on State Route 219 in St. Marys Township, according to a news release from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
ST. MARYS - City councilors in St. Marys on Monday discussed multiple requests from the engineering department, including a rezoning request and two requests to vacate sections of land.
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Ottawa-Glandorf's Alex Bellman wrapped up a successful summer golf season in winning the boys 16-18 year-old age group at the Lima Junior Golf Association's Elks Invitational-Tournament of Champions held Monday at Shawnee Country Club in Lima.
GLSCL Playoffs
The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs were delayed by weather on Monday.
The Grand Lake Mariners were scheduled to take on Hamilton at Foundation Field in the South Division series. After initially delaying the start to 8 p.m., the continuing rain prompted a postponement.
By Jerry Martin
Fort Recovery on Saturday celebrated America's 250th birthday with a grand party that brought out the entire community. The day included a parade, contests, music, food, an alumni softball game, kids activities, hot air balloon rides and a fireworks show to top it off. A highlight of the day was a dedication ceremony for a new monument honoring the 19 Revolutionary War soldiers who died at the Battle of the Wabash and whose remains are buried beneath the Fort Recovery Monument. [More]
Obituaries on July 27th, 2026
John A. Stammen, age 76, of Coldwater died on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Mercer [More]
Eileen L. Kraner, 86, of Celina, formerly of Chattanooga, died July 21 at Celina Manor. [More]
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WAPAKONETA- Auglaize County Commissioners last week authorized a federal grant award of over $16,000 for the purchase of surveillance equipment for the Grand Lake Task Force.
Mariners tie league wins record in beating Joes in tourney tuneup
CELINA - As the saying goes, "patience is a virtue."
That line played out again Saturday night, as the Grand Lake Mariners used a walk-filled sixth inning to rally past Hamilton 10-5 and tie the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League single season wins record with 33.
Crestview's Derek Young held off Ian Ackenhausen to win the Lake Festival 5K held Saturday as part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge.
Young, an All
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