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Coldwater Police Promote Youth Safety

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Coldwater Police Promote Youth Safety

(7-2-25) The Coldwater Police Department has again teamed up with the Monfort Vorhees McFamily to help promote youth safety this summer. Coldwater Officers will be equipped with McDonald’s ice cream vouchers that will be passed out to kids who are observed demonstrating safety and doing good acts within the community. We would like to thank the Monfort Vorhees McFamily for their continued support.Read Article

Frankford Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Battery Incident - West Virginia Daily News

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Frankford Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Battery Incident - West Virginia Daily News

FRANKFORD W.Va. (WVDN) – A Frankford man was arrested early Sunday, June 29, after allegedly assaulting his wife during a domestic disturbance at a Greenbrier County residence. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Brier Lane near Frankford at approximately 12:56 a.m. on June 29, following a report of an active domestic incident. The caller stated that her gr…See the Story

Celina Man Arrested On Criminal Trespass

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Celina Man Arrested On Criminal Trespass

(6-30-25) James ahoon (71) of Celina was arrested today on a 4th degree misdemeanor of criminal trespass. Cahoon is presently in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center on $500 (10%) bond. He is awaiting a Celina Municipal Court Hearing. In Ohio, criminal trespass is generally a fourth-degree misdemeanor. This means a conviction can result in up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $250. However, the penalties can be more severe if the trespa…Read Article

St. Paul’s Country Church of Rockford Welcomes Reverend Doug Meyer

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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 inCelina · Celina See the Story

Maria Stein poultry operation seeks operation permit renewal

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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…Methamphetamine · Celina 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

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.Mercer County, Ohio · Mercer County See the Story

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