Mercer County's finances are fairing better than initially projected, but next year could be rough, resulting in furloughs, reduced office hours and other spending cuts.

WAPAKONETA - It's that time of year when livestock, greasy food, rides and free entertainment can all be found in one place.

The 159th Auglaize County Fair opens Sunday. [More]

Mercer County Commissioners accepted a $1.03 million bid from Tumbusch Construction in St. Henry to upgrade water flow in the village of Mendon.

Commissioners awarded the contract to Tumbusch on Thursday afternoon at the recommendation of Fanning Howey Engineering Group, Celina.

Some teachers may balk at teaching in school systems with limited resources, but not Celina native Gina Butterfield.

She will join 5,200 other teac

An 18-year-old Celina man charged in connection with a Monday afternoon burglary turned himself into authorities Wednesday.

Thomas M. Allen, 6654 Coldwater Beach Road, remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Detention Facility pending a court appearance.

Celina Police continue to investigate an apparent home invasion early Thursday at the home of Bridget Barker and Garrett Felver, 822 Sycamore St.

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ST. HENRY - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the apparent theft of 44 hogs from a Huwer Road barn. At roughly 250 pounds each, the animals had a market value of nearly $8,500.

MARIA STEIN - Photographer Russell Reynolds is filling the Maria Stein Relic Shrine with birds, butterflies and other area wildlife as well as special images of the original Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Precious Blood.

MARIA STEIN - Sister Martha Bertke, C.PP.S., is celebrating her 50th anniversary as a Sister of the Precious Blood.

She will be honored at a 10:30 a.m. Mass Aug. 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein.

CELINA - Just when it looked like Grand Lake would find a way to snap its long losing streak, defeat found a way to prevail once again for the Mariners. [More]

The National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invaders return to Eldora Speedway on Saturday night as part of a wing and non-wing sprint car doubleheader, and Randy Hannagan will be marked as the favorite.