ST. HENRY - School board members and teachers on Monday night approved a two-year contract extension that continues a salary freeze and slashes most step pay raises.
The board unanimously approved the contract, which was accepted by majority vote by the St. Henry Education Association (SHEA) on May 10. [More]
A former Montezuma resident faces charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court related to a mobile home fire he allegedly caused in January 2010.
Frederick L. Hale Jr., 42, formerly of 6953 state Route 219, Lot 32, has pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from an investigation by the Ohio Fire Marshal's Office. [More]
St. Marys optometrist accused of 2009 rape; judge could take weeks to decide if test admissible in trial
ST. MARYS - A judge warned Monday he may need several weeks before ruling whether responses made during a polygraph test can be used in the trial against a local optometrist accused of rape.
MARIA STEIN - Seventy-nine seniors will receive diplomas Sunday at Marion Local High School. Commencement ceremonies take place at 1 p.m. at the high school gym.
