Local and statewide home sales are gaining ground this year despite a shaky economy.
Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner said home sales for the county are up so far this year compared to the same time frame last year. From Jan. 1 to May 30, 123 parcels sold, up from 109 parcels during that time last year. [More]
Local school administrators against bill allowing two-year retention of 3rd-graders
COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio third-graders lagging in reading skills face the possibility of being held back for up to two school years under a sweeping overhaul of state education policy that cleared the state Legislature on Wednesday.
A Celina woman faces a minor misdemeanor charge of allowing a dog to run loose after her boxer mix dog escaped from a fenced yard and bit a passer-by on June 4.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Wednesday accepted the resignation of nutrient management technician Matt Tobe. His last day is Friday.
NEW BREMEN - Incoming superintendent Howard Overman outlined continuing Race to the Top efforts to board of education members during a meeting Wednesday.
CELINA - The hits keep on coming for the Grand Lake Mariners.
Grand Lake belted 11 hits and took advantage of four Cincinnati Steam errors in an 11-5 victory on Wednesday night during Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Jim Hoess Field.
Coldwater's Vinny Droesch fired a complete game three-hitter and the Cavaliers picked up their 10th win of the summer ACME season after an 8-0 triumph over Vandalia-Butler in Vandalia.
