A 15-year-old Celina girl remained in critical condition this morning after being struck as she and a friend rode their bicycles in a crosswalk Tuesday night. The responsible motorist reportedly left the scene. [More]

WAPAKONETA - Mike Hemmelgarn finds a spot near amusement rides at the Auglaize County Fair on Wednesday and begins inflating balloons.

A youngster

ST. MARYS - City officials are concerned about the new fees being levied by county commissioners pertaining to the now-closed county landfill. Where's the money they should have set aside, one councilman wondered at this week's solid waste management committee meeting.

With all papers now in hand, the Ohio Supreme Court will decide the fate of a former Chickasaw man seeking to have his 24-year prison sentence overturned on the basis it represents cruel and unusual punishment.

MINSTER - Local residents will be paying slightly more for refuse collection due to state budget mandates.

Councilors Tuesday night unanimously approved an increase of 13 cents per month bringing the current $11.76 residential fee to $11.89. The increase amounts to $1.56 annually.

A juvenile court program that teaches youths how to prepare healthy meals has been deemed a success in its first year.

From September through June, [More]

The Ohio EPA recently approved a water quality monitoring program for the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds that will rely on local volunteers collecting the data.

ST. HENRY - Gels IGA in St. Henry is holding its second annual IGA Hometown KidsFest through Aug. 15.

The grocery store will feature family events and savings on store products.

ST. MARYS - A restaurant along state Route 703 has a new name and expanded menu.

Sandy Beach Pizza and Subs, formerly Nifty Fifty' Old Time Cafe, is now owned by James Tackett, Dan Egbert and Charles Shockey, all of St. Marys.

Heavy rain prevented any action from starting at the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League tournament at the Athletes In Action Sports Complex in Xenia.