WAPAKONETA - The murder trial of Steven Casad began Monday with an Auglaize County prosecutor telling jurors that Casad named his murderer before his death. [More]

CELINA - The school board has eliminated teaching and other classified positions to cut $1 million from its budget for next school year.

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St. Marys City Schools Board of Education will not have to provide backpay to former math teacher Tom Elsass, who was dismissed last year for alleged lewd behavior.

CELINA - City council members want to strengthen ordinances related to property maintenance and exterior projects in residential areas.

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MINSTER - Minster Local Schools Board of Education on Monday night officially hired Brenda Boeke as superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Gayl Ray.

A second Northwest Ohio Regional Identity Theft Seminar will be held next week at Wright State University-Lake Campus as part of an ongoing effort by sheriff's offices in Mercer and Auglaize counties.

Mercer County tied for second lowest unemployment rate in March, according to figures released today by the Ohio Job and Family Services.

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CELINA - The Celina baseball team entered this week with a four-game losing streak and the Bulldogs needed a shot in the arm to try and get back on the winning track. [More]

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Chris Brazle's grand slam in the bottom of the sixth highlighted a 13-run inning as Parkway rallied to beat Wapakoneta 14-7 at Don Black Field.