Two juveniles between the ages of 8 and 15 have been identified as suspects in Monday's fire that lightly damaged the former Grand Slam USA Family Fun Center in Celina
Celina Police Chief Dave Slusser announced today the suspects were located Monday after officers canvassed the nearby Meadowview Apartments complex. Reports have been given to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for review and possible charges. [More]
MENDON - Village residents are urged to participate in a series of public meetings and surveys to help Mendon obtain a $300,000 neighborhood revitalization Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
If successful, Mendon would be the only municipality in Mercer County to obtain the grant twice. [More]
Marion Local's standout scores 12 of her game-high 24 in the fourth
By Ryan Hines
MARIA STEIN - A pair of Mercer County teams that currently lead their respective leagues battled for local bragging rights in a nonconference matchup on Tuesday night at The Hangar.
Midwest Athletic Conference co-leader Marion Local rallied around standout Katrina Brand to knock off Western Buckeye League co-leader Celina, 56-47. [More]
Mercer County departments are under orders this year to spend little, work with less and find new ways to save money.
County commissioners Tuesday presented fiscal reports - some good, some bad - to elected and appointed officials, and reminded department heads to be frugal.
COLDWATER - The U.S. Department of Education's Race To The Top (RTTT) federal grant recently was turned down by Coldwater Exempted Village Schools educators, however, the issue was revisited at Tuesday's board of education work session.
The Mercer County Board of Elections will begin an extensive review of its policy manual that could take up to seven months.
After coming out of an hour-and-a-half executive session on Tuesday afternoon, board members said they will begin the review at February's regular meeting.
Village administrator says site could be used for parking by hikers
MINSTER - Council members Tuesday night approved plans to recommend a 100- to 125-foot section of the Miami and Erie Canal be tiled and closed as part of a proposed ditch project.
Local companies in chambers can offer drug, vision discount cards to employees
COLDWATER - Discounts on prescription drugs, vision care and hearing aids are among the perks companies that belong to local chambers of commerce may pass on to their employees.
The Celina wrestling team earned a split in their two matches as they hosted the Dues Nursery Super Trimatch, featuring Western Buckeye League rival Elida along with Delphos St. John's and Arcanum.
