The number of foreclosure cases and sheriff sales have skyrocketed statewide and in some area counties, but the overall impact, so far, has been minimal. [More]

Mercer Residential Services, Celina, is nearing completion of a new facility on the northeast corner of Sugar and Washington streets.

The $342,000

The annual Franklin B. Walter banquet will no longer just honor student candidates - this year's recognition aims to line each student's pocket with a little money.

A 20-year-old Indiana man, who was apprehended shortly after picking up 27 pounds of marijuana at a Celina business, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs during a Wednesday appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man is heading back to jail after more than five years on the lam.

On March 20, 2001, Robert L. Kohlreiser, 46, 1302 E. Sp

WAPAKONETA -  A St. Marys teen will serve 30 days in jail after being found guilty of two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Jacob G. B

COLDWATER - The Palace was packed on Friday night and those in attendance were treated to an instant classic performed by Coldwater and St. Henry in a Midwest Athletic Conference rivalry matchup. [More]

ST. MARYS - The Van Wert Cougars proved why they are undefeated and rated as the fifth-ranked Division II team in the state on Friday night against St. Marys at McBroom Gymnasium.

Two teams in need of a win battled at the Celina Fieldhouse as Elida and Celina each looked for their fourth win of the season.

Elida got the lead for good in a back-and-forth affair with 1:43 left in the game and held on to win the battle of Bulldogs, 55-51, to snap an eight-game losing streak.

VERSAILLES - In the game of basketball, as in all things, there's a fine line between success and failure.

And when a team is struggling the line becomes even finer. [More]

FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Indians continued their mini run of good basketball Friday night by pounding the Marion Local Flyers by a score of 63-47 at the Fort Site Fieldhouse.

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Defiance outscored Kenton 10-2 in the overtime session to pull off a 44-36 upset over the Wildcats.

The win puts

MINSTER - Another Friday night and another hold-your-breath finish for the New Knoxville Rangers and their quest for the outright Midwest Athletic Conference title.

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Playing without its top scorer and rebounder, Parkway broke out of a slump and knocked off Delphos St. John's, 64-51, at Panther Gymnasium on Friday night.