ROCKFORD - Fire destroyed a landmark grain elevator along Tama Road Saturday night with flames visible as far away as Ohio City, Mendon and St. Marys.
"The thing was fully engulfed before we arrived," longtime Rockford Fire Chief Ralph Rhoades told The Daily Standard. "We could see it and so did a lot of other people."
Neighbors reportedly spotted the blaze around 7 p.m. and called 911. At least seven additional calls were logged, according to Rhoades. [More]
Winters entered the winner's circle an unprecedented six times during Sunday's 11-race program at the Mercer County Fair.
Several of the races saw Winters penciled in to drive for another driver, while also taking horses he owned or trained to victory in both pace and trot events. [More]
Jenna Tumbusch drew from personal experience when it came to entering a self-determined 4-H project at the Mercer County Banner Fair. Her efforts earned outstanding recognition locally as well as at the Ohio State Fair.
Electricity coursing through chairs, pinches in the butt, stinky shoes and other gags were all part of hypnotist/comedian Mike Bishop's show Sunday at the Mercer County Fair.
