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Flames seen at Maria Stein church

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Flames seen at Maria Stein church

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Firefighters spent a portion of Thursday afternoon battling a fire at a church in Mercer County. WDTN Photo/Evan Bales Joe Hartings, fire chief of Chickasaw Volunteer Fire Department, told 2 NEWS dispatchers received a call at 2:36 p.m. for a possible structure fire in the 8500 block of State Route 119. After dispatchers received the call, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office alerted those in the area to avoid the roadway n…See the Story

Embers of fire ‘have now burned out’ at Ohio church but not ’embers of faith,’ pastor says

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Embers of fire ‘have now burned out’ at Ohio church but not ’embers of faith,’ pastor says

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(OSV News) — The morning after a massive fire destroyed St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein May 29, “the embers have now burned out” but not the “embers of faith” that have marked the historic Ohio church “since the first Mass in 1836,” Precious Blood Father Ken Schnipke said. He made the remarks in a homily at a morning Mass May 30 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in nearby Chicksaw, Ohio. With St. John, the church and three others…See the Story

Rockford Chamber of Commerce Donation

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Rockford Chamber of Commerce Donation

(6-6-25) The Rockford Chamber of Commerce announced their recent donation to the Parkway Food Pantry. The donation will help support people in the Parkway Community. Pictured – Kylie Houser – Chamber Treasurer, Pastor Bill Halter – Board Memberand Karla Butler – Director of the Food Pantry. The food pantry is open on the 4th Saturday of each month on East Columbia St, Rockford. Must show proof of residency in the Parkway School district.Read Article

Coldwater Honor Roll – 7th-12th Grades

(6-5-25) Coldwater Schools Honor Roll for grades 7th thru 12th. HIGH HONORS (11.0-12.0 GPA) Grade 7: Ian Ahrens, Mallory Braun, Reid Dingledine, Elisabeth Ebbing, Hallory Kahlig, Quinn Kanney, Reagan Liette, Audrey Miller Grade 8: Abby Alig, Kynlee Botkin, Lucas Broering, Layla Dawson, Audrey Diller, Brielle Dingledine, Audrey Franck, Alyssa Froning, Jonah Gruss, Paige Guggenbiller, Josh Harrison, Owen Heitkamp, Briggs Hileman, Kratyn Homan, Cam…Coldwater · Coldwater Read Article

Celina Police Are Searching For Persons Of Interest

(6-3-25) The Celina Police is asking for assistance with identifying the three persons of interest in the attached pictures. The pictures are labeled A, B (top right) and C (bottom right). If you recognize one or all of the persons, please call CPD at 419-586-2345 and reference the label. Patrolman Connor Burr is handling the investigations.Celina · Celina Read Article

Lou And 'Harley' Were There...You Just Didn't See Them - Press Pros Magazine

The evidence of a legacy, and the proof that words and deeds live beyond the physical presence of coach...how Lou Brunswick and Brian Harlamert's imprint could be felt in Coldwater's district win. The post Lou And ‘Harley’ Were There…You Just Didn’t See Them appeared first on Press Pros Magazine.Coldwater · Coldwater Read Article

Celina Police Arrest Two On Felony Theft Charges

(6-1-25) The Celina Police arrested two men, Antonio Chirinos (21) and Victor Osorio (27) on 5th degree felony theft charges. Both are being held with no bond at the Mercer County Adult Detention Center and both are awaiting a Mercer County Common Pleas Court Hearing. Between $1,000 and $7,500 As spelled out in O.R.C. 2913.02, a theft becomes a felony when the item or service is worth at least $1,000. The theft of an item or service worth betwe…Celina · Celina Read Article

Stumbling Start, Predictable Finish...Coldwater Collects District Title With Win Over Liberty Benton - Press Pros Magazine

It wasn’t as pretty as some, but in the end Coldwater and reliever Mason Welsch (above) overcame some early hiccups to win the Division V district baseball title over Liberty Benton and advance to next week's regional round of the tournament. Read more in Sunday's Press Pros. The post Stumbling Start, Predictable Finish…Coldwater Collects District Title With Win Over Liberty Benton appeared first on Press Pros Magazine.Coldwater · Coldwater Read Article

Celina Standoff Ends with Arrest of Knife-Wielding Man

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Dustin Ray Lawson, 39, is in the Mercer County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the incident at 525 S. Walnut St. in Celina. Officers responded to the home just before 9 a.m. for a domestic violence call.Celina · Celina See the Story

Jon Dingledine To Be Next CEO At Mercer Health

Jon Dingledine (5-29-25) Jon Dingledine, currently the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Mercer Health, will begin his new role as Mercer Health’s Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2025. Bob Rose, President of Mercer Health’s Board of Governors, stated in an internal memo to the Mercer Health team- “On behalf of the CEO Search Committee, we are pleased to announce that, following careful and thoughtful consideration, we …Coldwater · Coldwater Read Article

Celina Police Make Drug Arrest

(5-25-25) Today the Celina Police arrested Shad Fields (53) on a 5th degree felony charge of possession of drugs and a 1st degree misdemeanor of driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. What constitutes a 5th-degree felony for drug possession in Ohio? Possession of less than the bulk amount of Schedule III, IV, or V drugs, with a prior drug conviction. Possession of certain quantities of specific drugs, like less than 5 grams …Celina · Celina Read Article