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Lima Men Who Robbed Postal Employee in 2023 Sentenced to Prison

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Lima Men Who Robbed Postal Employee in 2023 Sentenced to Prison

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Ahmir Curtis, 24, Zenesto Martin Jr., 26, and Christian Proby, 26, were sentenced in Toledo Federal Court on charges related to a robbery in which they took keys that unlock postal service bags, drawers, and mailboxes.See the Story

BG Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Police Officer – BG Independent News

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BG Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Police Officer – BG Independent News

A Bowling Green man was arrested for assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct with persistence on Tuesday (June 24) at 11 p.m., in the 900 block of Tomahawk Lane. BG Police responded to the home for the second time that evening for Troy Rupp, 52, who was reportedly intoxicated and threatening to fight housemates and destroy the house. He was taken to Wood County Hospital to be cleared medically before going to Wood County Jail. While in See the Story

Celina Man Arrested On Felony Drug Charge

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Celina Man Arrested On Felony Drug Charge

(6-25-25) Esteban Castillo (50) was arrested today on a 5th degree felony charge of possession of methamphetamine. In Ohio, possession of methamphetamine is a serious offense, and the severity of the charge and penalties depend heavily on the amount of the drug possessed. Possession of less than three grams of methamphetamine is classified as a fifth-degree felony (F5) in Ohio. Penalties for a Fifth-Degree Felony Methamphetamine Possession: P…Read Article

Celina Teen Booked On Criminal Trespass Charge

(6-25-25) Wyatt Chapman (19) of Celina was booked yesterday on two charges…4th degree misdemeanor of criminal trespass, land premises of another and a 3rd degree charge of offenses involving underage persons, underage consume beer intoxicating liquor. In Ohio, criminal trespass on the land or premises of another is typically a fourth-degree misdemeanor. This occurs when someone knowingly enters or remains on someone else’s property without permi…Celina · Celina Read Article

Two Men Returned To Mercer County For Common Pleas Court Hearing

(6-24-25) Two men were returned to Mercer County for Common Pleas Court hearings. Both men are now being housed in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center. Josh McMasters (47) of Lima was being held in Putnam County and was recently returned to Mercer County. His next court hearing is tomorrow in the Mercer County Common Pleas Court at 11am. Michiel Moore (41) was transported from the Allen County (Ohio) Correctional Facility. He is scheduled f…Mercer County, Ohio · Mercer County Read Article

Barbara “Barb” Lynne (Lacher) Rigg

It is with profound sadness that we share the beloved wife, mother and friend, Barbara Lynne (Lacher) Rigg entered into eternal life on June 21st, 2025, at the age of 78, from complications of breast cancer. Born in Chicago, IL in 1947, raised in Indian Lake, Ohio for much of her childhood, she graduated from Indian Lake High School. She worked for St. Regis Paper Company, Howard Division when she relocated to NYC and met the love of her life. …Breast Cancer · Maria Stein Read Article

Hometown Margaretta Polar Bears Win 2025 Battle 4 the Bay - Kee On Sports Media Group

KEE On Sports Media Group covered the 2025 Battle 4 the Bay hosted by SpyReport at the Cedar Point Sports Complex on June 16th & 17th. The high school basketball summer event featured teams from across Northwest, Ohio and other select high school programs in the Northeast, Ohio area in the two-day event. The event featured top high school junior varsity and varsity programs competing in a two-day event, with the first day featuring unique region…Maria Stein · Maria Stein Read Article

Wine festival debuts at Wright State’s Lake Campus

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CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) - Wright State University’s Lake Campus introduced a new event for the community this weekend.Celina · Celina Read Article

Celina Man Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

(6-18-25) Braeden Reiff (25) of Celina was arrested today on a 1st degree misdemeanor of domestic violence and a 2nd degree misdemeanor of obstructing official business. He is awaiting a Celina Municipal Court Hearing and is being held with no bond. In April Reiff was arrested – Celina Police Make Disorderly Conduct ArrestCelina · Celina See the Story

St. Paul’s Country Church of Rockford

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Area Youth Become Authors Through a Grant from the Ohio Arts Council

(6-16-25) The Mercer County District Library in Celina was host to a group of budding authors for a Writing Camp in early June. Attendees learned about how to author picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books. Writing materials were supplied courtesy of a grant provided by the Ohio Arts Council. They were guided by their instructor and veteran Celina teacher Mrs. Cheryl Pease. Students met daily to discuss topics such as: character develop…Celina · Celina Read Article