A succulent pork loin sandwich or a thick burger shrouded in cheese. Deep fried veggies or a funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar. Homemade noodles or home-baked apple dumplings.
Visitors to the 155th Mercer County Banner Fair face these and other mighty tasty choices as they stroll the grounds. [More]
Family tragedy sparks continued dedication to county fair duties
By Shelley Grieshop
The red stripe from the top of the Junior Fair tent casts a cherry tint across Craig Muhlenkamp's face as he and others decorate for the king and queen pageant Tuesday afternoon.
At 18, Craig is one of those 4-H dynamos. Despite the killer heat outside, he's everywhere - helping the younger kids with their projects, giving them advice before livestock shows and often just spreading a contagious smile that everyone has come to expect. [More]
Mercer County health officials issue warning after eight days in 90s
Health officials have bumped up the heat alert to a heat emergency as temperatures and humidity combine to make outdoor activities dangerous for everyone.
Dr. Thomas Freytag, the coroner for Auglaize County and team doctor for Wapakoneta City Schools, has been named the 2007 Family Physician of the Year by the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians.
MINSTER - Neighbors in the area of West Third and South Frankfort streets want another set of stop signs to clear up confusion at the current two-way stop.
ST. MARYS - The Grand Lake Health System is sponsoring its first-ever 5-K run in conjunction with other upcoming festivities slated for Dillinger Days on Sept. 1.
MINSTER - Don Bergman, who has served this Auglaize County community as police officer and subsequently police chief, plans to retire Dec. 31 after 31 years.
Larger building also will house Auglaize County Head Start and Kindermusik
ST. MARYS - The TLC Learning Center will expand its daycare and preschool capacities this fall, as owners Traci Lauth and Missi Reineke move the business across the road to the former Rite Aide building, 1560 Celina Road.
After having a solid season on the basketball court, Donny Carroll will look to keep his playing days going, heading to the Wright State University-Lake Campus.
