ROCKFORD - The Parkway FFA recycling program has grown big time over the past 18 months, saving money for the school and providing a new community service. [More]

The local health department is taking steps to help area schools create a policy on tuberculosis (TB) testing for foreign-born staff and students - despite a recently-relaxed change in Ohio law.

NEW BREMEN - Students who test positive for alcohol at any high school dance may be charged with underage consumption by the police, Superintendent Ann Harvey says. [More]

Mercer County commissioners this week approved the renewal of an agricultural lease agreement for county-owned land in Jefferson Township.

The terms of the lease with renter/farmer Jonny Dicke for the 12.8 acres near the RJ Corman building east of Celina is for $115 per tillable acre.

It's not déjà vu for the Marion Local Flyers, although the field for the Division IV state semifinals on Friday will look awfully familiar.

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Versailles may be the newcomer to the Division III state volleyball final four this weekend, but its reputation as a perennial regional visitor is looked upon to be a factor for success.

The path in 2008 is taking a similar turn as 2006 as the Roughriders will face the Golden Eagles in Week 12. Two years ago, Big Walnut beat St. Marys 34-20 at Lima Stadium.

The Lumberjacks have experience against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, being a Week One opponent of Versailles during the regular season.

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After getting a bit of revenge in beating Anna after the Rockets beat the Flyers in Week 10, Marion Local will face off against a Waynesville Spartans team that posted its first-ever playoff win in dominating West Liberty-Salem 34-9 on Saturday.