They're chic and trendy, colorful and sporty. But should cell phones be allowed in the hands of drivers on the highway?
As cell phone use while driving increases, so does the debate on their interference with driver attention. Numerous studies have been performed on the subject but hard data on crashes caused by cell phone use is scarce, officials say. And that leaves lawmakers with unreliable statistics to push for legislation. [More]
Montezuma will reap the lion's share of Mercer County's 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formula allocation - but only if the town also receives a larger CDBG award aimed at economically distressed communities.
ROCKFORD - Village Administrator Jeff Long clashed with Police Chief Paul May Wednesday night over policy and procedures for a forthcoming revision of the employee handbook.
At 6 foot, 6 inches tall, the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer is a towering man with a passion for life and people.
As the new associate pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, he says can't wait to get out and meet the people he will soon begin serving.
COLDWATER - Despite the obvious rivalry between St. Henry and Coldwater, it appeared that the Mercer County sectional championship game would be a fun, loose affair.
