Ohio homes sales and the median price for homes were down in 2009. Locally, the market was all about foreclosures and area agents are currently seeing a slow market but they are optimistic about the future. [More]

Mercer Health is continuing its mission of improving the well-being of its patients despite setbacks in the economy and state imposed restrictions, CEO Paula Detterman told Rotary members Tuesday.

A proposal to hire specialists for Celina High School's baseball and softball teams sparked controversy at Tuesday night's regular board meeting.

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Combining county soil and water conservation district (SWCD) offices and putting levies on the ballot to generate funds are two options that could help struggling agencies as state funding shrinks.

Mercer County Commissioners this week approved a 2.1 percent increase for recycling services provided by Ohio Recycling of Chickasaw.

The contract

Eleven contractors are hoping to be awarded a storm sewer replacement project in the village of Montezuma.

Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday opened 11 sealed bids to be reviewed by the county engineers prior to making an award in the coming weeks.

Hallways in all local school districts were filled with students this morning for the first time in more than a week in some cases.

The Presidents

MINSTER - With a $10.2 million wastewater treatment plant expansion on the horizon, council members Tuesday night heard a presentation regarding the first piece of the project slated for 2011.

There were lots of changes in the income tax regulations for 2009, primarily due to the recession, and Grand Lake area taxpayers may see the impact when they file their returns. [More]

Snow and rough road conditions prompted another round of postponements of games on Tuesday night.

The Celina girls basketball game at Fort Recovery