Local unemployment figures have nearly doubled from a year ago - meaning approximately 5,200 Mercer and Auglaize County residents are out of work.
From January to February, the unemployment rate in Mercer County rose 1.1 percent to 9.1 percent. In Auglaize County, the number went up 1.5 percent to 10.8 percent, according to information from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. [More]
Six local residents were arrested this morning within a 21-minute period as part of a continuing crackdown on drug offenders by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and the Grand Lake Task Force. The offenses all occurred in 2008.
The roundup comes in the wake of a Feb. 24 bust that targeted 11 individuals on various drug-related charges. [More]
Thomas "Tom" Charles Andrew, 63, of Celina, died at 10:53 a.m. March 22, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
New speed will go into effect when mayor signs emergency ordinance
The speed limit on Grand Lake Road will increase from 25 to 35 miles per hour as Celina City Council members unanimously passed an emergency ordinance on Monday night.
COLDWATER - Dictionaries describe it as a disorderly heap or assemblage - the kind of stuff that lurks in drawers or behind the doors of unused rooms, closets and cabinets. And heaven forbid, if an unsuspecting guest should open one of those drawers or doors.
ST. HENRY - A St. Henry-based construction business won't be traveling far to work this spring after securing a contract for more than $300,000 for a highway enhancement project within the village.
ST. MARYS - City meter readers and their customers are in line for some help when the city provides photo IDs. City officials are responding to some residents' concerns.
COLDWATER - Four brand spanking new Welcome to Coldwater signs will grace the four arteries coming into the village within a week, Village Manager-Engineer Eric Thomas reported at Monday's village council meeting.
COLUMBUS - Big men - in height and accomplishments - dominate the 2009 Associated Press Division I and II All-Ohio boys basketball teams announced Monday.
