For many Celina residents, the corner of Grand Lake Road and Pro Drive long held a familiar landmark: the Orchard Tree Family Restaurant. For over three decades, it was a place for Sunday brunch, celebratory meals, and casual gatherings, its sign a welcoming beacon. Though the building at 501 Grand Lake Road now stands no […]
For generations, the people of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Maria Stein held their historic church building close to their hearts. This beautiful church, dedicated in 1891, wasn’t just a building; it was a nearly 135-year-old spiritual home and a landmark for the whole area. But on Thursday, May 29, 2025, everything changed […]
Discover ‘Nelson,’ a 30-ft tall wooden Bigfoot sculpture at Mercer County Fairgrounds. Crafted by Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, he’s Celina’s whimsical new landmark