The Community Post
Representative Angie King files petition for re-election
CELINA - State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) announced today that she has officially filed her petitions to seek re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives, reaffirming her commitment to continue fighting for the families, small...
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Riverside Art Center hosts annual high school exhibit
in Wapakoneta is currently hosting its annual high school art exhibit until Saturday, Jan. 24. Participating schools include Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Botkins, Jackson Center and Fort Loramie. The exhibit is sponsored by...
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Body identified by family in Grand Lake drowning case
The Celina Police Department reported the discovery of a body at Grand Lake on Dec. 29, with the body having officially been identified on the following Monday after some investigation. According to several press releases that were released over the...
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FGKS Law announces Gong, Scarpelli as newest partners
FGKS Law is happy to announce that Colleen Reilly Gong and Michael J. Scarpelli have become partners with the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Colleen’s areas of concentration include labor and employment law, corporate and commercial matters, and...
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Minster Council passes six ordinances at final 2025 meeting
The Minster Council held their last council meeting for the 2025 year, passing six different ordinances during the meeting. While there were a couple of ordinances that received their third and final readings, the bulk of the ordinances that were...
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New Bremen Council discusses end of year items at meeting
of With the end of the year fast approaching, the New Bremen Council held a meeting to finish up some business before starting on annual items. While most of the meeting focused on some of the end-ofyear items, the Mayor’s Report focused mainly on...
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Minster Council goes over annual items at meeting
The Minster Council held their first meeting for December on Tuesday, with the main topic of discussion centering around annual items. Most of the meeting consisted of going over ordinances that were already discussed at previous meetings. The one and...
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Pack the Pallet food drive considered a big success
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Board of Elections (BOE) has successfully completed the mandatory Post-Election Audit for the Nov. 4, 2025, General Election. The audit confirmed a 100% Accuracy Rate, verifying that every vote cast was counted...
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Christmas decorations feature in Auglaize County cities Minster Community Fund continues to support community
is continuing to put in work as they begin to reach the end of the 2025 year and prepare for the next one by starting another campaign fundraiser. For those who aren’t fully aware of them, the Minster Community Fund is a local nonprofit that provides...
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President Trump signs funding bill, ending 43-day shutdown The first snow of the season hits Auglaize County
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and...
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New Bremen Council talks on 90 acre land purchase
The New Bremen Council met on Monday in order to discuss several important topics in relation to the village, some of which include upcoming celebrations. Multiple items of importance were discussed at the Monday council meeting, with the meeting...
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Minster Cross Country club places first in state competition
There’s no shortage of clubs within the local area, especially the athletic kind that are meant to help bring youth together in a shared activity. However, very few end up participating in a state competition after forming just that year alone. This...
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New Bremen Council approves modified rates for electricity Board welcomes special guest to meeting
on Monday to discuss various ordinances, both old and new, before approving some that affect the village. One of the more notable ordinances to be discussed was Ordinance 2025-09-16, which allowed the modification of charge rates for electric...
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What is on the November General Election ballot? Minster Council discusses Oktoberfest, other developments
Early voting for the Nov. 4, 2025, General Election began this week at the Auglaize County Board of Elections. Voters will elect city council and administration members, township trustees and school board members in this election. There are also some...
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Concerns raised about EMS safety awareness at council meeting
The New Bremen Council held their meeting on Monday, with some concerns being raised by a local citizen during public discussion. Stephanie Harrod came to talk to the council members on Monday to raise concerns about the safety awareness of first...
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Oktoberfest being worked on in downtown Minster area
Kristina Morris has officially announced her Republican candidacy for the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court, which includes the Domestic Relations, Juvenile, and Probate Divisions. Kristina Morris seeks to follow the distinguished Judge Mark E....
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Minster teens identified in fatal Sept. 1 crash New Bremen crown Homecoming queen, king Friday
It was announced earlier this week that a crash occurred on Sept. 1 in Auglaize County, resulting in two fatalities. An update has been given on the case as of Thursday, Sept. 4. The crash was initially reported to have occurred at around 3:44
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New Bremen Board discusses recent start of new year
The New Bremen Board of Education came together on Wednesday in order to discuss various new developments going on within the schools and relevant business for the new year. Many different issues were talked about during the meeting, some of which...
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Grand marshal announced for 2025 Oktoberfest parade
The Wooden Shoe Inn in Minster was lively on Tuesday, with an official dinner having been held to announce the grand marshal for the 2025 Oktoberfest parade. As Oktoberfest is the biggest event that Minster holds each year, the position of grand...
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New Bremen Council discusses electric rates during meeting
The New Bremen Village Council met on Monday in order to discuss several important items related to the village, one of which was the changing of electric rates. The issue was brought up during the Village Administrator’s Report, with representatives...
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Sen. Bernie Moreno visits Wapakoneta to discuss the OBBB
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno visited The Side Rail in Wapakoneta on Tuesday to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The spending and tax bill was passed by Congress, and President Trump signed it into law on July 4. The bill extends and maintains...
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New Bremen Firemen’s Picnic perseveres despite weather
A new fashion boutique, Sprouting Positivity, has opened in New Bremen. The storefront is owned and operated by Emma Bambauer and is located at 420 S. Washington St. Sprouting Positivity is a clothing store that carries options for women of all ages...
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New Bremen Board changes valedictorian requirements
The New Bremen Board of Education came together on Wednesday in order to talk about a couple of important issues, with some pertaining to future school years. Several motions were moved and approved during the meeting, one notable addition being the...
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Minster Board of Education looks at state budget
While school is still out for the summer, the Minster Board of Education met on Wednesday in order to discuss several important issues that came up since their last meeting in June. The meeting featured several important reports, with Superintendent...
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Women’s Walk for Wellness to Take Place on July 26th
The Grand Lake Health System continues to provide plenty of local events for people to enjoy, with the next in their long line being the Women’s Walk for Wellness that’s scheduled near the end of this month. The Women’s Walk for Wellness is an event...
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Maria Stein Country Fest a huge success for town, shrine Vice President JD Vance returns to Lima for GOP Fundraiser
LIMA — Vice President JD Vance made a return to his home state Tuesday evening, headlining the Ohio Republican Party’s fundraising dinner at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in downtown Lima. Inside the Civic Center’s banquet hall, a...
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Local superintendents talk on House Bill 335, possible effects Historical marker dedicated to former village of Amsterdam
There has been some recent controversy as of late, with plenty of local school systems expressing concerns about a particular bill that has entered the Ohio House: House Bill 335. This bill has been talked about at length in a previous article, with...
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New Bremen native serves with next generation of Navy Swimmers Auglaize County man inducted into F.I.P.C. Hall of Fame
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Airman Landin Boyle, a native of New Bremen, Ohio, is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS) where the next generation of Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) are taught to execute life-or-death rescues...
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Grand Lake Mariners kick off season with Meet the Team event
June 3 was the Grand Lake Mariners “Meet the Team” event at Montgomery Field. The event kicked off the start of the summer collegiate baseball season. Both collegiate and youth players were present to formally introduce themselves to special guests and...
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Fire causes massive damage to historic Maria Stein church New Bremen Council moves ribbon cutting forward to June 9
The Village of New Bremen Council came together this week in order to discuss several important topics in relation to village business. One of the more notable items that involved the meeting was the subject of the EV chargers, which would’ve...
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Auglaize OSU agent speaks on science behind composting
An Auglaize OSU Extension agent highlighted accessible composting options and dug deep into the science behind the practice at a recent workshop held on Monday. OSU Extension Agent Jacob Winters said they are interested in composting as a sustainable...
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FFA Members Attend State FFA Convention
Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, members of the Minster FFA Chapter attended the Ohio FFA State Convention in Columbus. Members were recognized for various accomplishments and competed in several contests. While in Columbus, the members attended the con
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Veteran Foundation and Museum of St. Marys to get home in Municipal Building
On Monday, April 28, the St. Marys City Council heard Kim Reiher petition for use of space in the new Municipal Building for the new Veteran Foundation and Museum of St. Marys (VFMSM). Resolution No. 2025-10 allows the VFMSM to use the St. Marys...
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Minster Board of Education discusses biennial budget effects on district
The Minster Board of Education met on Tuesday in order to discuss several important updates regarding the school and its various programs. A good portion of the meeting was dedicated to going over reports, with the first being from Superintendent Josh...
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Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled...
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Schafer Market gives back to community gallon by gallon What is on the ballot for the upcoming primary
Schafer Market has been making a name for itself in the local community, not only through their deals but also through their charity programs. Their latest one that they’ve been doing since late last year is the Gallon Give Back program. For those...
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Minster VFW Post cuts ribbon on Flag Retirement Box County Prosecuting Attorney retires, names replacement
The Minster VFW Post 6432 officially held a ribbon cutting for the new Flag Retirement Box that’s located at the village administration building. While the box has been made available to the public for several weeks now, the box officially had its...
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Minster FFA competes in District Outdoor Power Competition
The New Bremen Council came together Recently Minster FFA members Grady Hein, Grant Larger, and Dominick Meyer competed in the District 5 FFA Outdoor Power competition hosted by Fort Loramie High School. The team placed 9th. Grant Larger was the...
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Minster Council discusses garbage collection at meeting
The Minster Council came together on Tuesday in order to discuss several important pieces of legislation, most of which were either approved or had rules suspended at the meeting. A total of two ordinances and three resolutions were discussed at the...
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Board of Health hears updates on environmental health programs
The Auglaize County Board of Health heard updates on environmental health programs and infectious diseases at its monthly meeting Tuesday morning at the Auglaize County Health Department. After the meeting was called to order, the board approved the...
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Minster Council holds discussion on fireworks, garbage collection
The Minster Council came together on Tuesday in order to discuss several new ordinances that came to their attention. The meeting was started by going over several ordinances, the first of which was Ordinance 2502-03 dealing with the amending of...
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New Bremen Pumpkinfest canceled preemptively for 2025
New Bremen has several festivals that go on throughout the year, drawing plenty of people down to their area to enjoy what it has to offer. However, 2025 might have to do without one due to concerns about staffing. New Bremen Pumpkinfest held its 21st...
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Josie Schaub sworn in as new Board of Elections member
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Josie Schaub was sworn in as a new member of the Auglaize County Board of Elections following former Chairperson Fran Engle’s decision not to renew her term. Also on Wednesday, Board member Diana Dulebohn was re-appointed. Schaub...
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New Bremen Council receives updates on repairs First human HPAI case in state confirmed in Mercer County
on Monday to discuss several items related to the agenda, most of it consisting of approving ordinances. The meeting consisted mainly of going over three pieces of old business, primarily ordinances that would receive their third and Despite the best...
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Concerts, dances and performances galore in Auglaize County First confirmed case of HPAI dealt with in Auglaize County
The second month of the year has rolled around for Auglaize County, and that means a slow pick-up on events that’ll be going on around the local area. As 2025 continues to roll and settle in, local bands, organizations and other such groups are...
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Minster Council approves annual Food Truck Rally New Bremen Council approves ordinances on street projects
The Minster Council met on Monday in order to discuss various important issues involving the village, as well as approve certain items related to local events. One of the notable items that got approved for the village was a Food Truck Rally that will...
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed Vance in Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Friday. DeWine’s decision ends months of jockeying among top Ohio Republicans for Vance’s position,...
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Community Resource Fair aims to support Auglaize County
facing challenges due to job loss, medical issues, or other life changes, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn for help. Whether searching online, asking friends or family, or contacting local organizations, finding the right support can be...
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Kopelyn Strong Benefit to raise funds for local family
Local two-year-old girl Kopelyn Geiger was recently diagnosed with Leukemia in October of 2024, and local friends and family are hoping to help her family through these tough times with a benefit set for later this month. The Kopelyn Strong Benefit,...
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Minster celebrates holidays with big decorations
It’s officially the end of an era for one local business that’s been in Auglaize County for over a century, with Schwieterman Pharmacies announcing on Tuesday that they’ll be closing their doors permanently as of Dec. 31 of this year. The announcement...
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Dredging program for Grand Lake aims to improve efficiency Minster FFA places second at State ATMS in Wooster
Grand Lake St. Marys has had plenty of things going on this year, with December capping off what’s been a very busy 2024. Judging from certain reports that were given at the meeting, that doesn’t seem to have changed that much for November and...
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Minster Council discusses contracts, amending of ordinances
The Minster Council came together on Tuesday in order to discuss several important pieces of business involving several ordinances that came to their attention. Two new ordinances were introduced during the meeting, consisting of Ordinance 24-12-01...
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New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary Club holds tree lighting
The New Bremen Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Monday, with a large focus of the meeting being dedicated to reports and issues listed on the agenda. Several reports were submitted to the board, with one being provided by K-6 Principal...
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King’s legislation honoring fallen service members passes vote Minster Board of Education recognizes students at meeting
COLUMBUS – State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) legislation memorializing service members that were killed while serving the nation has passed the Ohio Senate. King’s legislation will honor five service members from Auglaize and Darke counties...
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St. Nicholas to visit the Maria Stein Shrine on Dec. 7 Minster FFA Chapter attends State Leadership Night
MARIA STEIN – For a special event, the kids will long remember, make your reservations for the Maria Stein Shrine’s annual St. Nicholas Celebration. Taking place on Saturday, December 7th from 1pm to 3pm, the afternoon includes a visit from St....
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Donald Trump elected the 47th President of the United States
Former president Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election after winning Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes Wednesday which gave him the 270 electoral votes needed to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. The Associated...
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Community Lanes to host bowling tournament on Nov. 9 Shop With The Blue Program helps children in need
be hosting the 2nd Annual SAL/Ron Baumer Scholarship Fund Bowling Tournament on Nov. 9, with people from all over encouraged to come and enjoy a night out for a good cause. The bowling tournament is part of an ongoing fund that the Sons of This...
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Minster Council discusses parking, new legislation Tuesday
The village of Minster Council met on Tuesday in order to discuss several important topics in relation to the village and its people. The first item on the council’s agenda was an issue brought up by local man Joslin Kies, who had a complaint...
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Minster Board receives updates on upcoming events, legislation
The Minster Board of Education came together on Tuesday in order to discuss several important topics in relation to the school’s development. The main topic of discussion at the meeting was going over several reports, the first of which came from...
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Minster Homecoming King, Queen crowned on Friday
Halloween is just around the corner, with people stringing up their houses with lights to prepare for trick-or-treaters in the coming weeks. For some, this also means carving up pumpkins, with a local couple providing a new way for people to gather up...
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Tri-County Unity Dinner brings area Democrats together
The Mercer, Auglaize and Darke County Democratic Parties came together for the inaugural TriCounty Unity Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Celina Eagles. The event was a fundraiser and brought area Democrats together to prepare for the upcoming...
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Minster FFA members attend Farm Science Review
On Sept. 19 the members of the Minster FFA Chapter attended the 62nd Farm Science Review near London, Ohio. The students had the opportunity to learn new information in the agriculture field and become updated with the technologies of the...
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Stolly Insurance Group celebrates 120 years of operation FFA students participate in Soil Judging Contest on Sept. 3
There are not many businesses that can claim to have been around for over a century, but the Stolly Insurance Group can proudly state that they’ve been hard at work for around 120 years. Founded in 1904, the business is currently on its fifth...
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New Bremen Council discusses Cider Time date, ordinances
The New Bremen Council met on Monday in order to discuss several different items, some of which included the upcoming Trick or Treat date and several important ordinances. The meeting was called to order at around 6:30 p.m., with one of the first...
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Minster Board of Zoning Appeals to hold meeting Jim Jordan speaks at grand opening of ACRCC headquarters
The Minster Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a hearing on Sept. 10, 2024, in the Village of Minster Council Chambers located at 5 West Fourth Street, Minster, Ohio at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider the following: a. A...
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Homebuyers to go through new step in real estate process New Bremen Board of Education discuss beginning of new year
There has been a change in real estate, which is affecting homebuyers. The change revolves around a new form buyers must fill out before looking at a home with an agent. “I had several parties through an open house recently who were concerned about a...
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