This spring's continuous wet, cloudy conditions were nearly perfect for causing fungal problems in wheat - particularly wheat scab. And now that wheat is being harvested, local grain farmers are seeing profit losses.
Officials: Botulism causes demise; residents frustated with lake problems
By Shelley Grieshop
GRAND LAKE - Wildlife experts believe the recent discovery of dead and dying waterfowl in Grand Lake has little to do with the ongoing algae problem.
They believe it's botulism - a disease that spreads easily from bird to bird and kills a small percentage of mallard ducks nearly every year on Grand Lake. [More]
CELINA - After traveling several thousand miles in Thailand last month, Celina Intermediate School teacher Carol Hone said she now has a new appreciation for her life back in Mercer County.
CELINA - City council members on Thursday passed first reading of an ordinance to advertise and accept bids for roadwork in Grand Lake Industrial Park.
CELINA - The Cincinnati Steam have the worst batting average in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, but you wouldn't have guessed it by watching them against the Grand Lake Mariners on Thursday evening at Jim Hoess Field.
