GRAND LAKE - A 43-year-old Celina man is battling a serious neurological illness from contact with the toxic algae in Grand Lake, an infectious disease doctor confirmed Wednesday. [More]

CELINA - A state recommendation will be made in the next few weeks whether the liquor license for Club Oasis, 201 S. Main St., should be renewed.

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Mercer County commissioners this week approved acceptance of a nearly half million dollar grant from the Ohio EPA to reduce phosphorus entering Grand Lake.

GREENVILLE - The Darke County Drug Task Force may have discovered a major marijuana growing operation during a routine air and ground search earlier this week.

Mercer County Recorder Tammy Barger is warning residents that a business called National Deed Service, Inc. is mailing letters stating the importance of having a certified copy of a deed to their home.

CELINA - Gladys Harris' spunky and young at heart nature belie the fact that she will be 100 years old on July 31.

She smiled as she straddled the

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Lightning and rain proved to be the winner during Wednesday's action at the 2010 Ron Fortkamp State ACME Baseball Tournament at Montgomery Field in Celina.

Matt Westfall grew up in the shadows of Eldora Speedway, watching non-wing sprint cars zip around the high-bank, half-mile track.

Westfall dreamed of one day getting the opportunity to race himself at the legendary track.