COLDWATER - Coldwater councilors at Monday night's regular meeting heard a progress report on the ongoing street work in the village.
Village administrator Jason Eyink reported PAB Construction Co. began work on the North Cedar Street waterline replacement project and village crews have been busy the last few weeks with the project. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Once things got rolling for Fort Recovery, the momentum turned into a steamroller.
The serving and serve receive picked up steam in the final two sets to allow the Indians to snap a two-match skid and sweep Celina 25-17, 25-9, 25-15 in a battle of Mercer County volleyball teams Monday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse. Fort Recovery moves to 7-4 with the win as Celina falls to 2-8. [More]
CELINA - City council members at Monday night's regular meeting passed legislation authorizing Mayor Jeff Hazel to apply for state funds to help finance the mammoth Sugar Street reconstruction project expected to cost up to $7 million.
MARIA STEIN - Superintendent Mike Pohlman advised Marion Local school board members Monday night that enrollment has exceeded the 1,000-mark for the first time in more than two decades. He also gave an update on the transition to the new middle school building.
SIDNEY - A 29-year-old Sidney man accused of fatally hitting a 68-year-old male pedestrian with his motor vehicle and fleeing the scene was arrested Monday morning.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen village councilors on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to award a three-year contract lease of the Komminsk farmland, 139 acres the village owns.
ST. MARYS - There were 10 reasons why St. Marys was the better team in their Western Buckeye League match against Defiance, as the Roughriders hit the double-digit mark in a big win to move back to .500 in league play.
St. Henry wrapped up an undefeated Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf campaign with a 162-171 win over Coldwater at the Mercer County Elks on Monday as teams geared up for this weekend's conference golf tournament, which will also be at the Elks.
ROSSBURG - On and off the track Nick Hoffman had a life-changing, career-altering World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway.
Two days after signing a contract to drive the Dirt Late Model for motorsports juggernaut Spire Motorsports next year, Hoffman drove around race-long leader Ryan Gustin on lap 89 and went on to capture the 56th annual World 100 and the $100,000 top prize. [More]
COLDWATER - Versiti Blood Center of Ohio - Dayton is endeavoring to enhance area awareness of its name and its mission as it is the sole blood supplier to Mercer Health, the local health care system anchored by Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a disappointing loss against Coldwater last week, New Knoxville coach Ellie Gabel wanted to see more against Fort Loramie on Saturday.
Area boys golf braved the early precipitation at the Mercer County Elks with the Nate Niekamp Invitational on Saturday, held in honor the St. Henry golfer who died in 2022 after a battle with cancer.
CELINA - Celina City Schools' new grades 7-12 building will boast Legacy Hallway, a series of areas dedicated to showcasing the district's rich history, culture, achievements and accomplished figures.
"Overall, I think our (goal) is to honor the [More]
RUSSIA - The Village of Russia in Shelby County has been awarded a $1,131,600 investment from the Economic Development Administration, a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, to support the development of Commerce Park in the village.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. For tens of millions of Americans, the impact of that day resonated through the ensuing years and decades in the form of a simple promise they made to themselves, to their [More]
ROCKFORD - It is hard to be perfect, but through eight games Parkway's volleyball team has defined the word, as the Panthers made quick work of Marion Local in a 25-14, 25-15, 25-20 sweep in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
The win not only keeps Parkway unbeaten at 8-0, but the sweep continues a now 21-0 combined match score in the young season. [More]
CHICKASAW - Councilors took the first step toward a major improvement project Wednesday night when they passed a resolution to seek $1 million in state funds to help finance the future reconstruction of two village streets.
ST. MARYS - A first half goal proved to be all St. Marys needed for a 1-0 victory over Celina in a battle of unbeaten soccer rivals Thursday evening at Roughrider Field.
Celina picked up its first Western Buckeye League volleyball win of the season and snapped a four-match losing streak with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-18 win over Van Wert at the Cougar Den on Thursday night.
CELINA - Whether a homeowner chooses to tackle a project themselves or hire a professional depends on their comfort level, a local handyman who has been in the business for six years said.
