COLDWATER - Butler Township Zoning Commission members unanimously voted to not recommend rezoning Steve Klosterman's land to allow for a manure digester. [More]

Expanded parking areas with handicapped accessibility are planned at both ends of the Celina-Coldwater bike path if the county successfully nabs a $150,000 grant.

NEW BREMEN - Village officials on Tuesday took a first step toward getting financial assistance to help upgrade the Miami and Erie Canal towpath.

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COLDWATER - Possibility Coldwater school district residents could see a new levy on the November ballot.

"It likely would be an operational levy,

NEW BREMEN - The village's newest employee works cheap and requires no health insurance or various fringe benefits with the exception of well-balanced meals, a roof over his head and occasional dog treats. [More]

Mercer County ranks third lowest in unemployment rates for December, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

ROCKFORD - In her own storefront, Megan Fitzsimmons is providing massage therapy as pain relief for fibromyalgia and sports injuries, as well as relaxation.

ST. MARYS - Beer Barrel Pizza, a Lima-based family eatery, is expected to open a restaurant at the St. Marys Square shopping center some time this year.

ST. MARYS - Adopting a healthier lifestyle with plenty of exercise and nutritious meals is a family affair at the home of Joe and Kathy Jeffries.

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(This is the second of a three-part series to help readers understand the new divisional alignment structures that are being proposed by the Ohio Hig

COLDWATER - The first half of Tuesday's girls basketball game featuring Coldwater and Versailles, had each team at the opposite end of the spectrum. It seemed as though Coldwater could not miss a shot to start the game, while Versailles could do anything but make a shot.

ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders' boys basketball took a break from the rigors of the Western Buckeye League on Tuesday night and used a great defensive effort to key a 63-28 rout of the Greenville Green Wave at MuroTech Court. [More]

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local used strong starts to both the first and second halves to extend its winning streak to three games with a 45-41 triumph in Tuesday night's win over the Covington Buccs at The Hangar.