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09/09/26 - New Knoxville Historical Society Plans Expanded Fall Open House September 27
09/09/26 - Michael Rentfrow Sentenced to Community Control in Mercer County Drug Case
09/09/26 - Wapakoneta Man Dies in Accidental Drowning Near Middle Point
09/09/26 - Celina Man Faces Felony Drug and Weapons Charges Following Police Investigation
09/09/26 - New Bremen Foundation Match Event Leads Busy Fall Schedule in Southwestern Auglaize County
09/09/26 - Soul’d Out Trio Concert and Crumbl Cookie Truck Coming to St. Marys
09/08/26 - Celina Man Arrested After 51 Grams Of Fentanyl Found During Darke County Traffic Stop
09/08/26 - Patrol reports 12 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
09/08/26 - Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Shop and Residence in Villa Nova
09/08/26 - MOR Rehab Expanding Services for Patients in Mercer County
09/08/26 - Vancrest Breaks Ground on $15 Million Senior Living Campus in Wapakoneta
09/08/26 - YWCA of Van Wert County Capital Campaign Reaches Major Funding Milestones
09/08/26 - 19-Year-Old Killed, One Seriously Injured in Auglaize County Crash
09/08/26 - Tradeoffs between food, basic needs more prevalent among Ohioans
09/07/26 - Mercer County Woman Indicted In $138,692 Bad Check Case
08/31/26 - Linus and Rick Hartings Inducted into Inaugural Ohio High School Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame Class
08/28/26 - Marion Community Greenway Looking Toward Future Expansion as Annual Gala Approaches
08/28/26 - Arcanum Man Faces 43 Charges in Mercer County
08/27/26 - Mercer County Firefighters Association Color Guard Planning 25th Anniversary September 11 Memorial
08/27/26 - Mercer County Ag Safety Campaign Warns Farmers Against Complacency
08/27/26 - Celina Coldwater Bike Path to Close September 8 Through 11 for Maintenance
08/26/26 - Ohio State Highway Patrol Plans OVI Sobriety Checkpoint This Week
08/26/26 - Mercer County Ag Safety Campaign Expands Ahead of Fall Harvest
08/26/26 - Ohio Flags Lowered in Honor of Dolly Parton Following Death at 80
08/26/26 - New Bremen Preparing Street Sign Changes for Enhanced 911
08/26/26 - Celina City Schools Monitoring Financial Outlook as Property Tax Changes Impact Revenue
08/25/26 - Van Wert House Fire Leaves Home a Total Loss, Several Cats Killed
08/25/26 - New Knoxville Schools Moving Forward With Purchase of Nearly 12 Acres
08/25/26 - Frysinger Road to Close for Approximately Two Weeks Beginning August 31
08/25/26 - New Bremen Council Approves $146,075 Pavilion Roof Replacement
08/25/26 - Celina City Schools Seeking Legal Guidance on Homeschool Students in Band
08/25/26 - Celina City Council Continues Review of Residential Tax Abatement
08/25/26 - St. Marys City Council Approves Changes Ahead of IT Administrator Transition
08/24/26 - TimberNook West Central Ohio Offering Outdoor Play Programs for Area Children
08/24/26 - Mercer County Commissioners Challenge ODJFS Over Alleged Fraudulent Unemployment Payments
08/24/26 - Local Professional Angler Matt Tuttle Shares Grand Lake Crappie Fishing Techniques
08/24/26 - Auglaize County Historical Open Houses Continue in September
07/31/26 - Mercer County Fair prepares for 174th year with new event center, entertainment and family activities
07/06/26 - Minster Council To Meet Tuesday Night

Local News

09/05/26 - Lake Improvement Association to Hold Kids Fishing Derby and All Abilities Playground Ribbon Cutting
09/05/26 - Lake Improvement Association Reports Progress on Wetlands, Playground and Lake Projects
09/05/26 - Celina Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison in Van Wert County Abduction Case
09/04/26 - New Bremen Schools Begin Year With Leadership Changes and New District Goals
09/04/26 - New Knoxville Man Indicted on Six Charges Following August Crash Investigation
09/04/26 - Mercer Health Announces 2026 Drive-Up Flu Shot Clinics
09/04/26 - Six Mercer and Auglaize County Students Receive OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarships
09/04/26 - Silent Watch Veteran Suicide Awareness Event Set for September 17 in Celina
09/04/26 - Ohio Unemployment Claims Decline for Second Consecutive Week
09/03/26 - Charles Daugherty Receives Suspended Jail Sentence as Separate Civil Case Remains Pending
09/03/26 - Mercer County OSU Extension Encourages Field Scouting, Harvest Safety and Fall Lawn Care
09/03/26 - Lake Improvement Association to Feature Amphibians of Grand Lake at Saturday Meeting
09/03/26 - Museum of the Soldier Plans Chicken Supper Fundraiser During Indiana Military Vehicle Show
09/03/26 - Mercer County Engineer Plans Huwer Road Closure for Bridge Replacement
09/03/26 - ODNR Celebrates H2Ohio St. Marys Water Treatment Project Completion
09/03/26 - Minster Council Advances School Land Exchange, Awards Nearly $900,000 Waterline Contract
09/02/26 - Julia Schoonover Sentenced to 180 Days for Community Control Violation
09/02/26 - 86 Year Old Celina Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Trafficking Case
09/02/26 - Teddy Poppe Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
09/02/26 - 2026 ASSURE Suicide Awareness Community Walk Set for September 12 in Celina
09/02/26 - Celina Plans Mosquito Spraying Next Week
09/02/26 - Rockford Updates Water Billing, Plans Fall Events as New Shanes Park Pavilion Opens
09/02/26 - Waynesfield Man to Be Sentenced October 21 After Pleading Guilty to Five Sex Related Felonies
09/02/26 - Eaton Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Darke County Crash
09/02/26 - Less than a tenth of Ohio lawmakers are moms to minor children
09/01/26 - Chickasaw Firefighter Andy Spieth Retires After 30 Years of Service
09/01/26 - Our Home Family Resource Center Helps Record Number of Students, Prepares for Fall Programs and Staff Transition
09/01/26 - Mercer County EMA Reminds Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather
09/01/26 - Rockford Woman Indicted on Five Drug Charges in Mercer County
09/01/26 - Hicksville School Bus Crash Leaves 16 Year Old Pedestrian with Minor Injuries
09/01/26 - Mark Center Man Killed in Paulding County Shooting, Homeowner Facing Murder Charge
08/31/26 - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Prepares for Annual Fall Fest: Safety, Upgrades, and Events Highlighted
08/31/26 - Auglaize County OVI Checkpoint Results in No Arrests After Contact With 224 Drivers
08/31/26 - Minster Council to Consider Waterline Project, Annexation and School Land Exchange September 1
08/31/26 - Mercer and Auglaize Counties Rank Among Ohio’s Lowest for July Unemployment
08/31/26 - Ohio's C.H.O.I.C.E. Act stirs debate over public safety, parental rights
08/31/26 - Darke County Crash Sends Troy Teen to Miami Valley Hospital
08/31/26 - Greenville Man Held on Felony Charge Following Darke County Injury Crash
08/29/26 - Handmade Bears Donated to Celina Fire Department to Comfort Pediatric Patients
08/29/26 - Spirit EMS Mourns the Unexpected Passing of Paramedic Karl Kleinekathoefer
08/29/26 - Two Vehicle Crash in Darke County Sends Troy Teen to Miami Valley Hospital
08/29/26 - Celina Mercer County Chamber Highlights September Community Events
08/28/26 - Jackson Center Woman Indicted on 50 Charges in Alleged $400,000 Investment Scheme
08/28/26 - Former St. Henry Volleyball Coach De De Stoner to Enter Ohio Sports Hall of Fame
08/28/26 - Ohio Unemployment Claims Decline for Second Half of August
08/28/26 - Mercer Health Encourages Families to Prioritize Sleep as Students Return to School
08/28/26 - Mercer County OSU Extension Accepting Master Gardener Volunteer Applications
08/28/26 - Free Fall Cover Crop Seed Available for Mercer County Vegetable Gardens
08/28/26 - Ohio Proposes Simplified Bass Fishing Regulations for 2027
08/28/26 - Three Injured in Two Vehicle Crash in Darke County
08/27/26 - Mercer Health Highlights Lower Childhood Vaccination Rates in Mercer County
08/27/26 - Northern Shelby County Joint Ambulance District Reviewing Bids for Future EMS Coverage
08/27/26 - Elizabeth Craw Sentenced to Three Years of Supervision, Ordered to WORTH Center
08/27/26 - Scott Froning Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail on LSD Possession Charge
08/27/26 - Study Shows Major Increase in STEM Opportunities at Ohio Afterschool Programs
08/26/26 - Celina Man Indicted on Felony Companion Animal Cruelty Charge
08/26/26 - Coldwater Could Consider E Bike and Helmet Ordinance in September
08/26/26 - 2 Year Old Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Darke County
08/26/26 - New Knoxville Schools Reports Strong Financial Position
08/26/26 - ODNR to Dedicate Pat McGowan Treatment Train in St. Marys September 2
08/24/26 - Partial Lunar Eclipse to Put on Late Night Show Over Grand Lake Region
08/24/26 - Celina Woman to Address School Board Over Homeschool Students' Access to Band
08/24/26 - Rail Safety Push Continues More Than Three Years After East Palestine Derailment
08/24/26 - One Seriously Injured in Putnam County Motorcycle Crash
08/23/26 - Parker Wynk Showing Encouraging Signs of Improvement Following Friday Night Football Injury
08/23/26 - Celina Man Killed in Early-Morning Crash on U.S. 33
08/22/26 - St. Marys City Council to Consider Employee Pay, Tax Levies and Street Vacations Monday
08/22/26 - Ohio Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.4%; Mercer and Auglaize Remain Among State’s Lowest
08/21/26 - Two Crashes in Darke County Leave Four People Injured
08/21/26 - 19-Year-Old Payne Woman Killed in Van Wert County Crash
08/21/26 - Celina City Council to Meet Monday
08/21/26 - Van Wert Man Indicted on Cocaine Possession, Strangulation and Assault Charges in Mercer County
08/21/26 - Tomorrow Matters to Host Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk October 10 in Wapakoneta
08/21/26 - Free Sidney Event to Highlight Life and Legacy of Julia Greeley
08/21/26 - Parkway Board of Education Sets Strategic Planning Work Session
08/21/26 - Versailles Woman Flown to Hospital After Crash on U.S. 127 in Darke County
08/20/26 - Mercer Health receives Ohio Auditor of State Award
08/20/26 - Grand Lake Regional ESC Expands Reach, Plans New Career and Financial Literacy Programs
08/20/26 - Grand Lake Health System Reaches 1,000 Robotic-Assisted Surgeries
08/20/26 - Willshire Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Drug Charge
08/20/26 - Logan County Woman Found Dead in Pond Near Zanesfield
08/19/26 - Mercer County Fair Manager Cara Muhlenkamp Reflects on Strong Crowds, Community Support
08/19/26 - Cold Air Funnel Clouds Reported Across Mercer County; Warning Sirens Activated
08/19/26 - Southwest Auglaize County Chamber Director Discusses Local Business Climate, Upcoming Events
08/19/26 - Minster Council Advances Land Exchange, Sidewalk Assessments and Library Elevator Project
08/19/26 - Reminder: Ohioans Can Use SNAP Benefits at Farmers’ Markets Statewide
08/19/26 - Fort Recovery School Board Reviews Financial Forecast, Facility Plans and Back-to-School Preparations
08/18/26 - Mercer County 911 Administrator Highlights Citizens Academy, Dispatch Operations During Spectrum Interview
08/18/26 - Human Remains Found Northeast of Celina; Authorities Investigating Possible Connection to Missing Man
08/18/26 - Barrel Bar Giveaway at Mercer County Fair to Benefit Walleyes for Wounded Heroes
08/18/26 - Celina-Mercer County Chamber Highlights Fair Finale, Farmers Market and Upcoming September Events
08/18/26 - St. Marys 2026 Street Program to Begin Work on South Street and Ohio Street
08/17/26 - Mercer County OSU's Beth Guggenbiller at the Mercer County Fair
08/17/26 - Mercer County EMA Highlights Fair Preparedness, Severe Weather Monitoring and Storm Safety
08/17/26 - Ohio organizations spread awareness to reduce elder abuse stigma
08/17/26 - Anti-hunger groups: Ohio food programs reduce waste, help farmers
08/16/26 - Graham Fach Wins 18th Annual PBA BowlerStore.com Classic in Coldwater
08/15/26 - 38-Year-Old Celina Woman Indicted on Drug and Hidden Compartment Charges
08/15/26 - Ohio Auditor Keith Faber Discusses Attorney General Campaign During Mercer County Fair Visit
08/15/26 - Mercer County Fair President Highlights New Grand Event Center, Entertainment and Fair Growth
08/14/26 - EJ Tackett returns to Coldwater for PBA BowlerStore.com Classic
08/14/26 - NWS: Severe Storms Possible Saturday Across the Region
08/14/26 - Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on State Route 49 in Darke County
08/14/26 - Ohio Initial Unemployment Claims Decline; More Than 45,000 Total Claims Filed Last Week
08/13/26 - St. Marys Woman Indicted on Seven Charges Including Theft, Forgery and Identity Fraud
08/13/26 - Grand Lake Health System Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Mercer County Fair
08/13/26 - Parkway School Board Reviews Five-Year Forecast, Facility Projects Ahead of New School Year
08/13/26 - St. Henry School Board Reviews Financial Outlook, Recognizes Longtime Board Member
08/13/26 - Two St. Marys Residents Indicted on Intimidation and Aggravated Menacing Charges
08/13/26 - 36-Year-Old Adam Roberts Indicted on Four Third-Degree Felony Charges in Auglaize County
08/13/26 - Abuse, mismanagement linked to Ohio center for troubled teens
08/12/26 - Coldwater School Board Reviews Financial Outlook, Keeps Lunch Prices Unchanged
08/12/26 - Wapakoneta Police Chief Addresses Flock Camera Concerns and Transparency
08/12/26 - Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers: Securing loads saves lives
08/12/26 - Wapakoneta Man Charged with Second-Degree Felony Burglary Bound Over to Common Pleas Court
08/11/26 - Funnel Clouds Reported in Mercer County; EMA Says Sirens Activated as Precaution
08/11/26 - Steve Stroh Discusses St. Marys Jericho Walk and Growing Faith-Based Programs for Students
08/11/26 - Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2026 Citizen’s Academy
08/11/26 - Van Wert City Council Rejects Smoking Ban in City Parks
08/11/26 - Celina-Mercer County Chamber Highlights Fair Week, Lakeside Market and Upcoming Community Events
08/11/26 - St. Marys City Council Approves Solid Waste Fee Change, McKinley Road Improvement
08/11/26 - Minster Board of Education Overview – August 10, 2026
08/10/26 - Celina Council to consider residential tax abatements after renewed push for housing development
08/10/26 - Congressman Jim Jordan Praises Celina Tent During Local Tour
08/10/26 - Tri Star Prepares for New School Year With New Staff, New Program and Near-Record Enrollment
08/10/26 - Rep. King Highlights Brownfield Remediation Application Period Application opens August 11, 2026
08/10/26 - Southwest Auglaize County Chamber Highlights Upcoming Community Events and Programs
08/10/26 - Minster School Board to Review Elementary Updates Tonight
08/10/26 - As Ohio gas prices climb, local officials push for clean transportation
08/10/26 - Celina’s Zoey Tracy Earns No. 1 World Ranking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Division
08/08/26 - Judge dismisses criminal case against former Coldwater EMS worker
08/07/26 - Two Injured in U.S. 36 Crash in Darke County
08/07/26 - Celina City Council to Consider EMS Agreement Amendment Monday
08/07/26 - Celina Law Director George Moore Discusses Dual Role, Approach to Criminal Cases
08/07/26 - Van Wert County Man Sentenced on Four Felony Sex-Offense Counts
08/07/26 - Report: Building codes critical for rethinking Ohio’s housing crisis
08/07/26 - Ohio initial unemployment claims decline during latest reporting week
08/06/26 - Volunteer Corn Becoming a Growing Concern in Area Soybean Fields
08/06/26 - Neil Armstrong's boyhood home is for sale
08/06/26 - Mercer County Man Arrested Following Welfare Check and Barricade Incident
08/06/26 - Construction flagger killed in Auglaize County crash
08/05/26 - Flagger killed in crash on U.S. 33 east of Wapakoneta
08/05/26 - Three Men Receive Jail Sentences in Mercer County Common Pleas Court
08/05/26 - Transportation funding delays could put Ohio road and bridge projects at risk
08/05/26 - Two Dads Planning Carryout and Drive-Through Location in Celina
08/05/26 - Four-Way Stop Planned at State Routes 118 and 707 in Rockford
08/05/26 - Visiting judge appointed in civil lawsuit involving convicted Van Wert sex offender
08/05/26 - Celina School Board Reviews Construction Priorities and Funding Options
08/04/26 - Former Schwieterman Pharmacy Property In Celina Sold To Bruns Holding Group
08/04/26 - Breastfeeding Awareness Month Highlights Support Available for Local Families
08/04/26 - Celina-Mercer County Chamber Highlights Busy August Weekend
08/04/26 - Roberts Credits Organization, Team Chemistry for Mariners’ Championship Season
08/04/26 - Utility watchdog: Ohioans burdened as feds prioritize coal plants
08/04/26 - Ohioans want comment period extended for state oil and gas rules
08/03/26 - Mother, Daughter Killed in Crash Involving Semi in Shelby County
08/03/26 - Midwest Electric Members Donate $15,100 to 20 Local Organizations
08/03/26 - Ohio State Highway Patrol promotes school bus safety ahead of new school year
08/01/26 - Two Crashes on U.S. 127 in Darke County Leave Three Injured
08/01/26 - Lake Improvement Association Highlights Water Quality Progress, Park Projects at August Meeting
07/31/26 - Celina woman sentenced to 180 days in Mercer County Jail
07/31/26 - Van Wert Area Community Concert Band to present patriotic concert in Celina
07/31/26 - Ohio announces $20 million broadband expansion along U.S. Route 30
07/31/26 - Ohio initial unemployment claims rise, continued claims decline
07/30/26 - Grand Lake Rotary preparing for Stuff the Bus, annual cornhole tournament
07/30/26 - Van Wert man sentenced to prison for sexual battery
07/30/26 - Use of cannabis on the rise among pregnant Ohioans
07/06/26 - Report: H.R.1 cuts outpace rural health funds in Ohio
07/03/26 - Mercer Health Therapy And Rehabilitation Services Now Offered In 4 Locations
07/03/26 - Wapakoneta Police Investigating Fatal Dirt Bike Crash
07/03/26 - Ohio Turnpike And OSHP Urge Safe Driving Over Fourth Of July Weekend
07/03/26 - Ohio Jobless Claims Increase Slightly
07/02/26 - Michigan Man Dies After I-75 Crash in Sidney, Investigators Seek Witnesses
07/02/26 - Faber Encourages Ohioans To Read Declaration Of Independence During 250th Celebration
07/02/26 - Celina Woman Sentenced To Prison For Community Control Violations
07/02/26 - St. Marys Library To Host Candle Dipping Program
07/02/26 - Celina Schools Preparing For New Year And Move Into New High School
07/02/26 - Harrod honored with National Leadership Award
07/01/26 - Mercer County Job And Family Services Highlights Kinship, Foster Care And Adoption Programs
07/01/26 - Wapakoneta Man Indicted In Auglaize County On Pandering Charges
07/01/26 - OHSAA Announces Winter Sports Tournament Divisions
07/01/26 - Mercer County EMA Director Urges Heat Safety During Dangerous Conditions
07/01/26 - Ohio spearheads classroom curriculums on accountable AI use

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