After rain washed out St. Marys' varsity baseball tournament opener against Galion on May 18, St. Marys coach Adam Graves found himself in a bind.

The umpires assigned to his game already had a game lined up the next day, and with almost every school still playing, there were no other umpires free for the rescheduled tournament opener. [More]

With boating, swimming and other summer outdoor activities now in full gear, residents are strongly encouraged to apply sunscreen correctly and wear sunglasses and hats to protect against the sun's cancer-causing, ultraviolet rays.

Skin cancer on the rise. [More]

CELINA-Under a new state fireworks law, Ohioans can legally set off certain consumer fireworks.

However, they must leave the big boomers, rockets and shells to the professionals.

Ohioans can discharge consumer 1.4G fireworks from 4-11 p.m. Sunday through Monday, according to the law. Allowable fireworks include bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman candles. It is still illegal in Ohio to purchase display-grade fireworks without a license. [More]

BRYANT, Ind. - A 40-year-old Coldwater man died early Thursday morning after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jay County, Indiana.

Joshua Highley was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to a news release and crash report from the Jay County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were notified of the crash at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:30 a.m., per the crash report. [More]

A slew of free, family-friendly events in Mercer County will help usher in the Fourth of July holiday with an explosive mix of fireworks and world class rock cover bands, along with plenty of food and drink options.
Red, White and Blue Celebration

Tonight, the second annual Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Coldwater Memorial Park Amphitheater, compliments of Community Sports and Therapy Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. [More]