GRAND LAKE - A recent recommendation to use aluminum sulfate (alum) to fight Grand Lake's blue-green algae problem was nixed 30 years ago by environmental experts.
A report released in 1981 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address water quality issues says alum treatment is "inappropriate" and its success "doubtful" at Grand Lake, mainly because it's too shallow. [More]
CELINA - More manpower is needed at the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District office to handle a heavier workload due to farm conservation efforts in the Grand Lake Watershed.
SWCD board members OK'd personnel changes during a meeting Wednesday. [More]
GRAND LAKE - Grand Lake area businesses and others across Ohio hurt by this summer's toxic algae blooms may be able to apply for assistance in the form of federal low-interest loans.
CELINA - The fish weren't trophy size, but they were biting on wax worms Wednesday at Eastview Park - much to the delight of more than 200 developmentally disabled students from Mercer and Auglaize counties.
CELINA - Council members this week approved an ordinance accepting $358,876 in local government funds for next year's budget. The money was issued from the state through Mercer County.
Every year, the Backyard Battle on the gridiron between Coldwater and St. Henry has been a matchup of high emotions and plenty of action.
Nothing will change on Friday in the 49th meeting between the Mercer County rivals when the 2-1 Redskins come to Cavalier Stadium to face 1-2 Coldwater.
Those unsightly dark streaks that often can been seen running down a homeowner's roof are not caused by fireplace smoke, furnace smoke or any other type of fallout from the sky.
