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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Pitchers duel in Akron
Waynedale rallies to beat Coldwater in state semifinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
AKRON - The top two teams in Division V according to the coaches faced off for a berth in the state championship game.
It appeared that Coldwater would need just one run to win, but Apple Creek Waynedale found a way to get two for themselves.
Cameron Miller's two-out single in the bottom of the fifth brought home the tying and go-ahead runs, and Shane Coblentz made it stand up as the Golden Bears defeated the Cavaliers 2-1 at Canal Park in Akron on Friday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2025
Ruth Rhodes
Ruth E. Rhodes, age 90, of Celina, ed away peacefully at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, at The Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Linda Davis
Linda Davis, 78, Mendon, died June 13, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical [More]
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Brownfield grant clears way for new nursing home
WAPAKONETA - A plan to raze an outdated nursing home to clear the way for the development of a new facility has been brought to the forefront thanks to a $1.07 million state grant awarded to Auglaize County Commissioners.
Celina woman injured in Friday morning crash
CELINA - A 56-year-old Celina woman is believed to have suffered serious injuries after a semitrailer reportedly ran a red light and slammed into her car Friday morning at the intersection of Havemann Road and State Route 29.
Celina man gets jail, probation on sex charge
CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man was given a brief jail sentence and five years of probation and ordered to as a Tier 1 sex offender for the next 15 years after pleading guilty to to one count of sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor.
2-vehicle crash injures several
WAPAKONETA - The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred Friday at approximately 3:19 p.m. in Auglaize County.
Mariners win in Athens
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Four Grand Lake pitchers combined on a five-hit performance and the Mariners won their second straight game with an 8-3 win over Southern Ohio in the opening game of a three-game series Friday night at Bob Wren Stadium, on the campus of Ohio University.
Wapak's season ends in semifinals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Aaron Moss scattered three hits and struck out eight as University School ended Wapakoneta's season 4-0 in the Division III state baseball semifinals on Friday at Canal Park in Akron.
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Friday, June 13th, 2025
Let the Good Times Roll
Free bowling for kids a win-win
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Guardians looking to diversify their family's activities this summer won't have to look far, as some area bowling alleys are offering free bowling for kids all season.
Plaza Bowling Lanes in Celina and Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater are both partnering with Kids Bowl Free, a program in the United States and Canada that allows kids ages 1-15 two free games of bowling a day. [More]
Obituaries on June 13th, 2025
Mary Sherman
Mary Jane (Moorman) Sherman, age 95, of Sidney, ed away of natural causes o [More]
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A life of service: New Knoxville's Wietholter honored
NEW KNOXVILLE - In a moment filled with deep appreciation and heartfelt reflection, longtime public servant Stan Wietholter was presented with a Special Achievement Award at Wednesday night's New Knoxville Village Council meeting.
Man faces drug charge
CELINA - A 43-year-old Celina man was arrested for methamphetamine possession on Wednesday after authorities were tipped off about the alleged presence and sale of narcotics at his home.
Manchester touts flat tax, farm aid in budget
The Ohio Senate ed its final version of the biennium budget on Wednesday, which included tax relief in the form of a flat income tax, property ta
New Bremen native trains as Navy rescue swimmer
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Airman Landin Boyle, a native of New Bremen, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy, where he is assigned to Aviation Rescue Swimmer
Highway Patrol to host open houses
PIQUA - The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Piqua District is hosting Patrol Post open houses this month. The open houses will be open to of the
Police plan OVI checkpoint in Van Wert
VAN WERT - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced it is teaming up with the Van Wert Police Department today to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County.
Out to a fast start
Three-run first helps Minster advance to state title game
AKRON - His teammates staked him to a three-run lead before throwing a pitch, and Louis Magoto took over.
The Minster senior struck out 12 for his
Mariners snap skid
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and held on to snap a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Xenia in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball action on Thursday at Montgomery Field.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Let's Go Fishing
Free Fishing Days draw all ages to Grand Lake shores
By William Kincaid
CELINA - State park officials are gearing up for a wave of weekend warriors looking to take advantage of free fishing on Grand Lake.
Ohio's annual Free Fishing Days take place Saturday and Sunday, enabling residents to cast their lines into any public waterway without a license, including Lake Erie, public lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers. [More]
A move that's paying off
Blockberger taking over at first base key to Coldwater's success
By Gary R. Rasberry
It took a little prodding for Baylen Blockberger to get comfortable playing first base, but the move has been a key to Coldwater playing for a chance at an eighth state title this weekend.
The move might not have been as stunning as when Pete Rose moved from the outfield to third base in 1975, allowing the classic Big Red Machine outfield of Griffey-Foster-Geronimo to blossom, but the shift from shortstop proved important. [More]
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Report complete on Celina deputy-involved shooting
Special prosecutor set to review
CELINA - Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's report of its investigation into a Mercer County Sheriff's deputy-involved fatal shooting on Dec. 31 is completed and now in the hands of a special prosecutor.
Library board looks for gov's aid
CELINA - The Mercer County District Library Board of Trustees is holding out hope that the governor will exercise his veto powers to save the Public Library Fund, as both the Ohio Senate's and Ohio House's biennium budget proposals call for its elimination.
Judge denies Ho's effort to withdraw plea
VAN WERT - A Van Wert County judge denied a 39-year-old Mercer County man's motion late last month to withdraw his no contest plea in a murder case from 2023.
New Knoxville makes major land buy
NEW KNOXVILLE - The Village of New Knoxville took a significant step toward future development during Wednesday night's council meeting, approving the emergency purchase of over 30 acres of farmland.
Mercer health district to raise license fees
CELINA - Mercer County Health District is set to raise the local fees for various health licenses to better cover program costs.
Board of health me
A brief history on a bright idea
The Fort Recovery Stirrup Company, founded in 1895 by Edward Koch, was initially known for manufacturing bent wood stirrups. It rapidly became the wo
Waynedale brings big challenge to Cavs
Division V State Baseball Semifinal Preview
Six years have ed since Coldwater last reached the state semifinals in baseball. It's also been six years since the team won its seventh state title with a win at Canal Park in Akron in the Division III title game.
Marion picks up ACME victory over New Bremen
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Marion plated three runs in the fourth to break a scoreless tie, then added four runs in the seventh to pick up a 7-1 ACME victory over New Bremen on Wednesday evening in New Bremen.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
City learns wastewater plant needs $32M upgrade
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The City of Celina needs to make a staggering $32 million in improvements at the wastewater treatment plant in order to eliminate overflows or byes into Beaver Creek and maintain its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit with the Ohio EPA. [More]
Dedication, discipline, desire
Magoto's work pays off with trip to state, appointment to West Point
By Gary R. Rasberry
When talking about Louis Magoto after his second no-hitter of the postseason in Friday's 3-0 win over Montpelier in the regional final, Minster coach Mike Wiss talked about his pitcher's discipline.
The discipline of Magoto has not only made hi [More]
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Assessment, salvage begins at St. John
MARIA STEIN - Experts continue to assess the integrity of the remaining walls of the burned out St. John the Baptist Church, while a number of holy items have been retrieved from areas of the structure, which was badly damaged when a blaze erupted on the afternoon of May 29.
Health officials report quiet May for measles
WAPAKONETA - May was a quiet month for communicable diseases in Auglaize County, with the community logging only two COVID-19 outbreaks, Director of Nursing Jessica Whetstone told county board of health at their regular meeting on Tuesday morning.
Auglaize County I-75 rest areas slated for upgrade
SIDNEY - As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation's statewide re-imagined rest area project, the I-75 north and southbound rest areas in Auglaize County will close Monday, July 7, for a full replacement.
Celina traffic stops lead to methamphetamine arrests
CELINA - Two people were arrested in Celina for possession of methamphetamine in separate traffic stops within two hours of one another on Monday.
Coldwater man sentenced to 4+ years for meth possession
CELINA - A 35-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison on Tuesday for reportedly possessing more than half a pound of methamphetamine in both liquid and solid form, then failing to appear in court as required.
Hospice fundraiser ball game a hit with fans and community
Minster Baseball Hospice Night, a charity baseball game held at Minster's Melcher Street Park May 9, was a huge success this year, according to a new
Division VII State Baseball Semifinal Preview
Minster faces familiar foe with Russia
One of the main things Mike Wiss has stressed when talking about his opponent in the Division VII state baseball semifinals on Thursday is that this is not the same Russia squad the Wildcats defeated back in April.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Father's Day a perfect time to get some fishing in
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
So many things going on in and around the lake. Now is the time to take in all the events.
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Celina scores three in eighth to defeat New Bremen
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Celina plated three runs in the top of the eighth inning to pick up a 4-1 victory over New Bremen in ACME baseball action on Tuesday in Auglaize County.
Congratulations Coldwater Cavaliers
2025 Division III Girls State Track and Field Champions
Cavalier State Qualifiers:
Kiersten Keller, Senior
• Champion, 4x400-meter relay
• Fifth place, 4x100-meter relay
• State qualifier, 4x2
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