CELINA - Safety service director Tom Hitchcock said he doesn't want city departments to spend more than they take in this year.

His financial goal appears to be largely realized as city administrators slashed well over $1 million from the proposed 2012 budget. [More]

NEW BREMEN - Fundraising efforts for a special needs playground at Bremenfest Park are nearly complete with less than $10,000 needed.

Since the fa

ST. HENRY - The schools' financial outlook resembles most others in the area - dwindling revenues and rising expenses.

"This year is pretty good, but next year we'll be in deficit spending," school treasurer Glenn Miller told board members Monday night.

MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Agricultural Education Boosters will host an informational program geared toward negative press farmers in the Grand Lake Watershed have received due to recent lake conditions.

ST. MARYS - City council's traffic committee is recommending council decrease the hours of a no-turn-on-red sign at a busy intersection to please morning commuters.

FORT LORAMIE - The condition of water used to mix with products that control weeds, insects and diseases can affect their performance.

Water that i [More]

FORT RECOVERY - The start of Fort Recovery's girls basketball game with Franklin-Monroe had a feel of a Monday after a weekend off, as both teams were a little sluggish.

Couples like Joe and Renee Eyink Hartings of Maria Stein are waiting longer to take the walk down the aisle. They are not alone; it's part of a nationwide trend.