ROCKFORD - George and Candes Fetters look at the charred and gutted remains of their two-story home as George puts an arm around Darla, their 2-year-old Boxer. [More]

When Sandy Schmitmeyer began her carpet cleaning business 13 years ago, it cost about $1 per gallon to fill the tank of her cargo van.

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COLDWATER - A terrible odor emitting from the high school office and spreading to nearby hallways and classrooms has been unpleasant for students and staff.

ST. MARYS - School district Treasurer Tom Sommers reported at a Wednesday school board meeting that bond sales for the school construction project sparked overwhelming interest, including local investors.

FORT RECOVERY - The school district spent $218,298 during the 2006-2007 school year to transport students to school. That equates to $299 for each of its 729 pupil riders - the lowest such cost in both Mercer and Auglaize counties.

The cause of death for two teens found in a home in Waynesfield in February appears to have been an accidental drug overdose - reportedly a rising problem across Ohio.

FORT RECOVERY - Recess will no longer be a time just for games and tomfoolery at Fort Recovery Elementary School.

Elementary Principal Shelly Vaughn has initiated a program, Mileage Club, where students in grade 1-5 have the opportunity to walk or run laps around the track during recess times.

GREENVILLE - History tells us Nathaniel Currier was tall and melancholy yet with the ability to charm almost everyone. James Ives was a pudgy, happy [More]

Local success in basketball isn't just for the high school teams.

Four area Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) teams, two boys and two girls, will h [More]

Easter is early this year. In fact, it's hasn't been this early since 1913 when it was also on March 23 - next earliest was March 24, 1940.

But, wh