By Tom Millhouse
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members had an opportunity Monday night to see first-hand the progress of the new $23.3 million middle school building currently under construction.
Superintendent Mike Pohlman conducted the tour during t [More]
St. Henry comes back to win first ACME state title
By Gary R. Rasberry
KALIDA - St. Henry survived Defiance's big inning, and answered with two of their own.
Tate Boeckman's one-out single brought home two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, and Owen Zimmerman finished off five innings of no-hit relief with a 1-2-3 seventh to give the Redskins their first-ever ACME Baseball Congress state championship with a 7-5 win over the Bulldogs at Holy Name Ballpark in Kalida. [More]
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Reuben St Joseph Rodriguez, age 68 of Homosassa, Florida and formerly of Celina [More]
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CELINA - A 12-person jury in Mercer County Common Pleas Court heard opening statements on Monday afternoon in a case against a 44-year-old Columbus man accused of soliciting sex from and eventually raping a 14-year-old girl living in St. Joe.
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night approved legislation to contract with a Toledo engineering firm for $377,300 to produce a preliminary design for an extensive overhaul and expansion of the city's wastewater treatment plant, a project estimated at about $32 million.
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors heard first reading of legislation to purchase a new $1.3 million fire apparatus, essentially a two-in-one vehicle which would replace the fire department's aging pumper and emergency equipment trucks.
COLDWATER - Councilors at Monday's brief Coldwater Village Council meeting learned the major projects for the year are nearing completion.
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ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Police Department is fully staffed following the swearing in of the city's latest recruit at Monday night's council meeting
CELINA - A 38-year-old Van Wert woman was arrested in Celina on Friday following a traffic stop for drug possession and driving under suspension.
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Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced Monday that county engineer office crews will be starting the fog seal work on various rural local roads in Mercer County this week.
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Today In History
By William Kincaid
MINSTER - Shortly after the end of Prohibition, socialites enjoyed a grand ol' time at a swinging little joint called Wonder Bar, taking in the sounds and sights of big bands and floor shows while tipping back a Pink Lady, Royal Fizz, Gin Buck or Cuba Libra, stylish drinks costing 20-35 cents apiece. [More]
Obituaries on July 14th, 2025
Charles T. Kirk, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
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Elizabeth Ann Patton, beloved mother, sist [More]
Carol Rose Pierstorff, 83, Celina, died July 10, 2025.
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WAPAKONETA - A 49-year-old Wapakoneta woman died following a two-vehicle accident Saturday morning on U.S. Route 33 at the intersection of Town Line Lima Road.
With the new "Superman" reboot taking the nation by storm, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel look to capitalize on the moment by putting
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St. Henry wins two to head to ACME championship game
KALIDA - After getting a shutout win on Saturday in the quarterfinals, St. Henry got the upper hand early to punch a ticket to a championship game.
CELINA - The highlight of Grand Lake's penultimate home game Sunday was the designated "beer batter" for Flag City striking out three times, meaning a discount on drinks each time.
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Celina's Caleb Lehman came away with the victory on Saturday as the Mercer Health 5K Challenge came to Rockford for the annual Shane's Crossing 5K.
Community comes out big for a Celina summer tradition
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The irresistible aromas of smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork and other sizzling meats wafted throughout downtown on Friday evening, luring epicures on the prowl for refined flavors and revelers fixin' to get their fill of some the best local food offerings from a bevy of vendors situated under tents. [More]
Obituaries on July 12th, 2025
Mary Ann Buel, of Waynesboro, Virginia, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, gr [More]
David E. Boise, age 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at his home. [More]
Richard A. "Dick" Hartwig, 96, New Bremen, died at 1:20 p.m. July 8, 2025, at CareCore at Heritage, Minster. [More]
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Grand Lake opened its four-game series with Flag City with a split of a pair of seven-inning games on Friday in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at the Marathon Diamonds in Findlay.
Candle of Hope volunteers weave together resources to tackle homelessness
By Abigail Miller
  WAPAKONETA - A local organization made up of dedicated volunteers and funded solely by donations is tackling one of the country's least understood, yet most prevalent issues.
Auglaize County's homeless coalition, Candle of Hope, was created in 2019 as a part of the county's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The coalition works to end, and prevent, area homelessness through its various community partnerships. [More]
Obituaries on July 11th, 2025
Lawrence R. "Larry" Baker, Sr., age 85, of Minster, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:15 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Madonna M. Liette, age 94 of North Star, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. [More]
Nancy June Ferrell, 80 of Springdale passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home. [More]
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MARIA STEIN - The state has committed to funding the construction of sidewalks on the east side of State Route 716 from Access Drive northward to near Booster Stadium in Maria Stein, infrastructure designed to provide a safe passage to Marion Local Schools and encourage walking.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Officials are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor airplane at the Auglaize County Neil Armstrong Airport that will offer public flights next weekend as part of Wapakoneta's Summer Moon Fest.
CHICKASAW - Village councilors learned Wednesday night that the village has purchased two vacant homes in Chickasaw with an eye toward the future sale of the parcel for redevelopment.
Late-game run lifts Southern Ohio past Grand Lake
CELINA - After snapping a seven-game losing streak on Wednesday, Grand Lake looked to start a winning streak in wrapping up a three-game Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League series with Southern Ohio.
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Crestview's Matthew Dealey edged Allen East's Levi Clum to take medalist honors in the boys 16-18 division on Thursday at the Lima Junior Golf Association's Bach Promotional Products Open at the Delphos Country Club.
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Longtime Coldwater summer baseball coach Romie Schwieterman will be inducted into the ACME Baseball Congress Hall of
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