GRAND LAKE - Real estate is influenced by a series of factors, and one factor locally is Grand Lake's algae problem.

It may not be the best time for selling lake-related property, but one local real estate agent thinks now is actually a good time to invest. [More]

A number of waterfront and Grand Lake-related property owners are wondering what can be done about their taxes reflecting the current value of their

GRAND LAKE - A comprehensive study of Grand Lake would be a good start to determine a course of action for the troubled body of water, U.S. Congressman John Boehner said Saturday.

COLUMBUS (AP) - As blue-green algae is popping up in lakes across Ohio, the state plans to spend less than $100,000 to test water in about 10 inland lakes.

ST. MARYS - A St. Marys man was killed in a high speed traffic accident in Hardin County Saturday morning.

Brian Russell, 40, of 04495 CR 33A, was pronounced dead at Lima Memorial Hospital following the accident. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Natasha N. Pruitt, 22, also of St. Marys.

WAPAKONETA - Some people come to the 158th Auglaize County Fair for a couple hours. Others come for the entire week, bringing along all the comforts of home including air conditioning, a well-stocked refrigerator-freezer and even the kitchen sink.

The Grand Lake Mariners saw their slim chances to qualify for the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs slip away after splitting four games over the weekend against Southern Ohio and Licking County. [More]

ROSSBURG - While Mike Pegher won the FASTRAK Crate Late Model Series race using patience, Robert Ballou won the non-wing sprint car event by charging to the lead and then holding it on NAPA Auto Parts Night on Saturday at Eldora Speedway.