Despite almost an inch of rain that came to the county overnight, it's going to take a lot more than that to pull crops out of drought-like conditions that have gripped the area, local weather and ag officials say. [More]
A thunderstorm that brought a dazzling lightning show to the Grand Lake area left many local residents without power overnight.
According to several area utility companies, including the city of Celina's electrical department, widespread and spotty power outages began shortly after midnight.
MINSTER - At age 17, Jason Westerheide is heading a national organization comprised of nearly 230,000 members in the United States, District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
MENDON - The pool hall that is one of the few downtown businesses in the village can continue to keep a couple of small tables and a few chairs on the sidewalk.
New owners plan to add two new full-time positions
Mercer County officials are considering a request for a $40,000 loan from the county's revolving loan fund that would help two women buy the bakery in St. Henry.
ROCKFORD - The village may get a new police cruiser much sooner than originally planned.
In June council members approved purchasing a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser for $31,274 through Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury, Van Wert. It would be available in September or October.
New Bremen school officials this month decided against replacing an outdated and failing boiler, opting instead to repair the 1929 National Steel Boiler until they determine the future of the elementary/middle school building, Superintendent Ann Harvey told the newspaper Wednesday.
As is the case with any team, the Mercer County Cougars have seen familiar faces depart after last season, while others step into the blue and white jerseys this season for the first time. [More]
