Two reported sightings of funnel clouds prompted sirens to blare in five southern Mercer County communities late Tuesday afternoon.
Although a torn
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - A local superintendent is ready to move forward with a state proposal to consolidate services to cut costs.
Auglaize County Educationa
Students receive flag that few over Baghdad, meet local firefighter
CELINA - Fireman Dan Davenport had no problem holding the attention of the 22 kindergarten students that sat cross-legged in front of him Tuesday afternoon at Celina West Elementary School.
Physical education nixed, intervention stays in effort to save
MARIA STEIN - No summer school is planned this year as a result of the latest cost-cutting measures implemented by the Marion Local Schools Board of Education on Monday night.
Final public meeting slated for May 24
MARIA STEIN - Marion Township residents are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting to learn about requirements and individual costs for the community's new $2.5 million sanitary sewer system.
CELINA - County leaders are working to bring the father back to the center of the family, hoping to address father absenteeism and its effect on the family and society.
NEW BREMEN - A five-year strategic and organizational effectiveness plan was presented to council members Tuesday.
Robin Elston of Elston Consulting in Celina spoke of future projects and promoted communication between officials, departments, employees and the public.
WAPAKONETA - A family's backyard can be the most dangerous place to visit.
"We all enjoy the sights and sounds of spring," but it's typically the busiest time of year for emergency rooms, Dr. Juan Torres told Auglaize County Health Board members Tuesday morning.
CELINA - Where once quality furniture was made, now senior citizens are furnishing homes.
Mackinaw Retirement Village has opened on the site of the former Mersman Furniture Co., 500 W. Wayne St., Celina, which was demolished last year.
CELINA - Aldi grocery store will return to Celina with a temporary location at 905 E. Wayne St.
Aldi officials expect to open by the end of June in a portion of the former Big Bear grocery space, company officials said this morning.
Midwest Athletic Conference Track Meet
MINSTER - The postseason has begun for area track athletes as finals of six field events and the two 3,200 meter relays were run after a long lightning delay on Tuesday night at the Midwest Athletic Conference track meet.
Division III Sectional Softball at Elida
ELIDA - The Coldwater softball team has struggled offensively for most of the season, but you wouldn't have known it by watching the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
