ST. MARYS - What's the difference between a comforter and a quilt? Comforters are tied; quilts are stitched, says Rebecca Barber, who owns Cozy Cabin Quilts located in a cabin behind her own log home north of town.

Stricter rules for private septic systems that became effective statewide Monday will change people's view of building a home in the country, county officials say.

COLDWATER - The Wednesday night school board meeting started out as a routine annual organizational meeting, but turned into a two-hour philosophical dialogue about the function of the school and its role in the village.

Board members of the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department approved a revised budget request and appropriations schedule for 2007 that seeks nearly 22 percent more money for operations than last year.

Mercer County commissioners approved Sheriff Jeff Grey's request Thursday for authorization to purchase three new patrol cars.

Grey asked for permi

FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Indians continued their winning ways Thursday night by posting a 53-45 quality win over the Minster Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]

An off night on the offensive end of the floor helped spell doom for the Celina girls basketball team on Thursday night.

The Bulldogs shot just 29 percent from the floor as Lima Shawnee invaded Celina for a 51-42 win in Western Buckeye League action.

COLDWATER - After a rough end to 2006, Coldwater looked to turn things at the start of 2007, hosting Versailles in Midwest Athletic Conference play at The Palace. [More]

ST. MARYS - It was no secret that heading into Thursday's basketball contest at McBroom Gymnasium, Tim Niekamp's St. Marys Lady Roughriders would have their hands full.

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Marion Local got off to a bad start as St. John's remained perfect on the season with a 62-25 win over the Flyers at Arnzen Gymnasium in Delphos on Thursday.