New Celina resident Teresa Garber grabbed her PDA to check her calendar. She always needs to plan baking time for various area farmers markets, something she never imagined she'd be doing.

A 26-year-old Celina man faces life in prison after being found guilty of murder and felonious assault Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

The charges stem from the death of his 101/2-month-old stepson earlier this year. [More]

Blue-green algae toxin levels in Grand Lake continue to test above thresholds for safety, an Ohio EPA official said Thursday after more samples were taken from the lake on Tuesday.

Farmers in portions of Mercer and Auglaize counties can apply for $1 million in federal funds to implement conservation practices that help improve water quality in Grand Lake.

For the first time in years, the city of Celina will no longer have to post public notices about the city's drinking water being in violation of contaminant levels set by the state.

Local health officials have concerns about the way the state intends to distribute $5 million in stimulus funds to help homeowners with failing septic systems.

Mercer County commissioners on Thursday executed a contract with Tom's Construction of St. Henry for work on the upcoming Coldwater-Schmitmeyer Ditch project.

With the help of a charitable congregation and a special grant, Mount Tabor Church of God is embarking on a nearly $1 million expansion project.

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COLUMBUS - For the Badin Rams, it was a heads-up play to take the lead.

For Coldwater, it was another heartbreaking way to end a stellar season. [More]