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12/29/25 - Structural Collapse Forces Road Closure Near St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein
12/29/25 - Standoff Ends After Eviction-Related Incident on Lynn Street in St. Marys
12/29/25 - Celina law director George Moore discusses city law, home rule, and life beyond the courtroom on Spectrum
12/29/25 - Deceased Male Located in Grand Lake has been identified
12/29/25 - Mercer Health announces the retirement of Dr. Thangaraj Amaran, Vice President of Medical Affairs.
12/29/25 - Fire contained to recycle bins after smoke spotted on Spring Street in St. Marys
12/29/25 - Ohio wastewater data signals early flu surge
12/29/25 - Ohio Jobless Claims for Sunday, December 14, 2025, through Saturday, December 20, 2025
12/29/25 - Don’t Let Your Live Christmas Tree Become a Fire Hazard
12/26/25 - Medicare drug talks bring major savings for Ohio seniors
12/26/25 - Money and Anti-Theft Protection Available for Eligible Ohio Consumers Through Settlement With Hyundai and Kia
12/26/25 - OSHA issues more than $40,000 in fines after fatal St. Marys building collapse investigation
12/03/25 - Mendon’s 25th Annual Festival of Trees & Christmas Walk Begins Friday

Local News

12/26/25 - Wapakoneta man receives probation, suspended jail time in Sidney caregiver abuse case
12/25/25 - Representative King Announces Controlling Board Funding for the 84th House District
12/24/25 - Coldwater Village Council to Consider 2026 Appropriations, Board Appointment at Dec. 29 Meeting
12/24/25 - NORAD Santa Tracker Goes Live as St. Nick Begins His Christmas Eve Journey
12/23/25 - Celina Man Indicted on Multiple Drug Charges in Mercer County
12/23/25 - New Bremen Council Approves Wage Increase, 2026 Budget, and Property Sales
12/23/25 - Rep. King Applauds Signing of Property Tax Relief Bills
12/23/25 - Ohio’s 2025 Deer Gun Hunting Weekend Results
12/23/25 - Celina Man Arrested on Felony Extortion Charges
12/23/25 - Operation Santa’s Sleigh to Bring Holiday Cheer to Children’s and Veterans Hospitals Across Ohio
12/23/25 - Ohio campuses face uncertainty as mental health funding expires
12/23/25 - Ohio Sheriff’s Kidney Donation Sparks Chain That Saves 5 Lives
12/22/25 - Mercer County Public Defender Explains Role, Workload, and the Right to Representation
12/22/25 - Two Overnight Structure Fires in Celina Leave Significant Damage, No Injuries
12/22/25 - Celina Man Facing Dozens of Fraud Charges Indicted Again, Held on Contempt Despite Bond Reduction
12/22/25 - St. Marys Woman Indicted On Failure To Appear Charge In Mercer County
12/22/25 - Ohio clean energy job growth at risk as federal funding stalls
12/20/25 - Report examines ways to reduce Ohio's incarceration rate
12/20/25 - Report examines ways to reduce Ohio's incarceration rate
12/20/25 - Celina Teen Injured in Darke County Single-Vehicle Crash
12/19/25 - Man Accused of Killing Mother of 3 Takes Plea Deal; Family Says They Feel ‘Betrayed’
12/19/25 - Mercer County Man Arrested on Multiple Sex-Related Felony Charges
12/19/25 - New Coldwater Village Administrator Jason Eyink Outlines Projects, Improvements on Spectrum
12/19/25 - Domestic Dispute, Drug Paraphernalia Found After Single-Vehicle Crash in Mercer County
12/19/25 - Ohio Jobless Claims for Sunday, December 7, 2025, through Saturday, December 13, 2025
12/19/25 - Ohio Air National Guard Welcomes Two New Senior Leaders
12/19/25 - ODJFS Promotes Career Support for Ohioans as New SNAP Work Requirements Set to Take Effect in 2026
12/19/25 - Ohio State researchers find increasing a type of protein helps slow down heart failure
12/18/25 - St. Marys Reflects on 2025 Progress, Looks Ahead to Continued Growth in 2026
12/18/25 - New Bremen School Board Swears In New Members, Approves Track Project at December Meeting
12/18/25 - ODNR Collected 3,350 Pounds of Processed Deer to Support Local Food Pantries
12/18/25 - Rockford Police Investigating Early-Morning Vehicle Break-Ins, Seek Public’s Help
12/18/25 - Minster Council Approves Fire Agreement, Pay Raises, and Business Expansion Incentives
12/18/25 - Expiring ACA tax credits spark health cost concerns in Ohio
12/18/25 - Celina Man Sentenced to House Arrest, Probation in Child Sex Case
12/18/25 - Mercer Health Earns National Recognitions for Excellence in Patient Care
12/18/25 - Mercer County Fairgrounds to Sign Contract with Airstream for 2028 Annual Camping Rally
12/17/25 - EverHeart Hospice offers wide range of volunteer opportunities across West Central Ohio
12/17/25 - Columbus teen to be tried as adult in St. Marys shooting case
12/17/25 - Rockford council shares holiday updates, approves bills, honors longtime employee
12/17/25 - Press Release – Ceao Winter Conference Awards
12/17/25 - Mercer County grand jury indicts Celina man on strangulation and assault charges
12/17/25 - Mercer County Fair Board Recognizes 4 Members With Service Awards
12/17/25 - Pennsylvania fracking waste sent to Ohio injection wells
12/16/25 - Parkway Local Schools Begins Search for New Head Varsity Football Coach
12/16/25 - Fort Recovery School Board Approves Capital Plan, Recognizes Student Achievement at December Meeting
12/16/25 - Minster Village Administrator Don Harrod Recaps 2025 Projects and Previews 2026 Priorities on Spectrum
12/16/25 - Late Night House Fire on Cron Street Causes Heavy Damage, Kills Two Dogs
12/16/25 - Trial Set for Former Generations of Love Leader on Multiple Charges
12/16/25 - Fort Recovery Village Council Wraps Up 2025 Business, Sets Stage for 2026 Projects and Leadership Changes
12/16/25 - Cameron Elwer Becomes MAC All-Time Scoring Leader, Reflects on Journey with Father and Coach
12/16/25 - Minster Board of Education Overview- December 15, 2025
12/16/25 - OH residents raise concerns about injection wells near Marietta aquifers
12/15/25 - Celina City Council Approves Cybersecurity Program, Police Fund Restart; Hears Public Concerns On Cameras And Traffic
12/15/25 - Experience What It’s Like to be an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Through Our Ride-Along Program
12/15/25 - Midmark Team Highlights 20 Plus Years Supporting Dayton Children’s and Shares Details on January Bowling Fundraiser
12/15/25 - Cold Temperatures, Equipment Failures, and Crash Led to Multiple Power Outages in St. Marys
12/15/25 - Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office Launches Drone Program with Community Support
12/15/25 - EPA methane rule delay could worsen risks for OH communities
12/15/25 - Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber Highlights Upcoming Community Events and Fundraisers
12/14/25 - Mobile Home Fire on Mud Pike Injures 1, Kills 2 Dogs; Fire Remains Under Investigation
12/13/25 - Fatal Semi–Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation on U.S. Route 127 Near Celina
12/12/25 - Celina City Council to meet December 15 with 2026 budget on final reading
12/12/25 - Celina mayor talks holiday decorations, traffic safety changes, and 2026 plans on Spectrum
12/12/25 - Representative King Introduces SAM Act Legislation to Encourage Participation in Team Sports
12/12/25 - Mercer County EMS is excited to announce the arrival of two new ambulances
12/12/25 - Ohio Jobless Claims for Sunday, November 30, 2025, through Saturday, December 6, 2025
12/12/25 - House Passes Latta's Bill to Unleash American Energy Dominance
12/12/25 - Grants available for small fire departments
12/11/25 - Mercer County Fair Previews Grand Event Center During Community Showcase
12/11/25 - Tree Seedlings, Fish Sales and Conservation Programs Highlight Soil and Water Visit on Spectrum
12/11/25 - Grand Lake Health System Reaffirms Nationally Recognized DNV Heart Failure Certification
12/11/25 - Parkway Board Honors Scholastic Bowl Team Headed to Nationals
12/11/25 - Ohio State invests heavily in AI to prepare future workforce
12/10/25 - Grand Lake Health Challenge: 20th Anniversary
12/10/25 - Mercer Health Celebrates 75 Years of Community Care and Expansion
12/10/25 - Coldwater School Board Reviews Finances, Special Education, Winter Events, and Major Facility Projects
12/10/25 - Eagles 767 donates $10,000 to support new St. Marys Veterans Museum
12/10/25 - Ohio advances clean energy as prices rise nationwide
12/09/25 - Celina police arrest a man on a rape charge
12/09/25 - Former wapakoneta teacher resigns from school board after online controversy
12/09/25 - New Bremen Leaders Reflect on a Busy 2025 and Look Ahead to Growth
12/09/25 - Ohio’s 2025 Weeklong Deer Gun Hunting Season Results
12/09/25 - Marion Local Board of Education Holds December Meeting, Approves Coaching Changes and Policy Updates
12/09/25 - St. Henry school board honors football state champions, approves donations and personnel moves
12/09/25 - Barn fires kill multiple cattle at Auglaize County dairy farm
12/09/25 - St. Marys Council Advances Pay Ordinances, Preps 2026 Budget
12/08/25 - Celina School Board Prioritizes Track Replacement, Facility Upgrades in December Meeting
12/08/25 - Colby Lee Swift Announced as Opening Act for the 2026 Auglaize County Fair Concert
12/08/25 - New Report Highlights Who Is Unemployed in Ohio — And Why
12/08/25 - Holiday stress adds risks for Ohioans with addiction
12/08/25 - OSHP Urges Drivers to Plan Sober Rides as Holiday Impaired-Driving Crashes Rise
12/08/25 - Fort Recovery High School announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee
12/06/25 - Governor DeWine Announces $5 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research
12/06/25 - St. Henry Claims State Football Title in OHSAA Division VII — Final Score: 37–3
12/06/25 - Guardian of the Lake Award Presented at December Lake Improvement Association Meeting
12/05/25 - Celina School Board to Review Finances, Personnel Items at Dec. 8 Meeting
12/05/25 - St. Marys Council to review 2026 budget, employee pay ordinances at Dec. 8 meeting
12/05/25 - ANSONIA TEACHER AND FORMER GOLF COACH ROBSON ARRESTED
12/05/25 - LIL’ TURTLES RECALL
12/05/25 - GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE HAS VETOED SENATE BILL 50
12/05/25 - OHIO JOBLESS CLAIMS UPDATE
12/04/25 - MERCER COUNTY JURY ACQUITS BENJAMIN M. CURRENT OF ALL CHARGES
12/04/25 - UPDATE: ADAM L. ROBBINS INDICTED ON 20 FELONY COUNTS; PLEADS NOT GUILTY
12/03/25 - Minster Council Update 12-3-25
12/03/25 - AGAPE MINISTRIES DECEMBER UPDATE
12/02/25 - Fort Recovery Council Meeting 12-1-25
12/02/25 - SALUTE ACROSS AMERICA 250 SIGNATURE EVENT
12/02/25 - BIG 10 Ticket Prices
12/01/25 - Giving Tuesday Tips: Ohio Officials Warn Donors to Watch for Charity Scams
12/01/25 - Craig Morgan To Headline Auglaize Co Fair in 2026
11/28/25 - Understanding Diabetes: Ohio State Endocrinologist Explains Key Differences, Risks and Treatment Advances
11/28/25 - OH's grace period for voting absentee could soon be eliminated
11/28/25 - Ohio Jobless Claims for Sunday, November 16, 2025, through Saturday, November 22, 2025
11/27/25 - Shop Local, Make an Impact in Ohio on ‘Small Business Saturday’
11/26/25 - Midnight Gladness to Bring Holiday Festivities to Downtown Celina on December 5
11/26/25 - Meet-and-Greet Event to Benefit Cancer Association of Mercer County
11/26/25 - OH holiday spending and product quality may clash
11/25/25 - Prioritize safety this Thanksgiving: Patrol shares tips for safe holiday travel
11/25/25 - Everheart Hospice CEO shares how care, compassion and community support patients and families
11/25/25 - Ohio’s 2025 Youth Deer Gun Hunting Season Results
11/25/25 - New Bremen Mayor Outlines Upcoming Community Events

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