A wrong house number and an inability to track the location of the emergency call complicated firefighting efforts at a house that burned to the ground early Tuesday morning in rural Celina.
Michelle Franck, 8185 Township Line Road, Celina, listened for the approach of fire trucks as she reportedly tried to douse the fire without success. This is the second time the family has dealt with a devastating fire resulting in the loss of their home. [More]
Mercer County Economic Development Director Larry Stelzer has announced his retirement after working nearly two decades to help secure jobs and businesses in the area.
Stelzer, 62, announced his plans this week, with his retirement to become effective June 15. He intends to stick around to facilitate a smooth transition for his replacement, he said. [More]
The Mercer County DARE Boosters and Franklin Township trustees will hold the first ever Family Fun DARE Walk-a-Thon on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin Township Park in Montezuma.
Walkers, bicyclists and skaters can collect monetary pledges for the DARE program and then take to the Franklin Township trails. Participants can sign up for the number of minutes or miles they want to complete or have sponsors contribute an agreed upon amount. [More]
It's not unusual during the summer for a young man to sign up for a baseball team that will do a lot of traveling.
For Greg Schoen, though, his travel will require a passport.
The Celina freshman will have the opportunity to travel to Austria this July to take part in the World Friendship Games and serve as a "Sports Ambassador" through the People to People program. [More]
ST. MARYS - One school district resident says a day off school for students to do volunteer work around town is not a good idea. Others claim it's a valuable part of the education process.
COLDWATER - School officials are gathering community opinions on the Holy Trinity CCD religion program that is offered to students attending Coldwater Exempted Village School.
NEW BREMEN - The sound of Canada geese is not music to the ears of local residents. However, efforts currently under way should assure fewer youthful voices and hopefully less mess next year.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan for a Coldwater business seeking to open a new store in Celina.
Commissioners awarded the $50,000 loan to McSports, an athletic wear and sporting gear store that has successfully operated in the Coldwater Mall for 27 years.
MARIA STEIN - School board members approved an updated five-year financial forecast Monday night showing an increase in anticipated real estate property tax revenue.
ST. MARYS - City residents concerned with identify theft may rest easier now that council has passed an identity theft policy in keeping with federal law requirements.
Four people were injured including two children after a car collided with a van at the intersection of Tri Township and Southland roads at 10:48 a.m. Friday.
From the granny who hasn't gardened in 20 years to a young couple who is feeding their family with less dollars these days, backyard gardening is expected to be in full stride this summer.
