Authorities continue to investigate a Thursday afternoon fire that heavily damaged a three-story condominium building at Westlake Village and sent occupants scurrying for safety. [More]

FORT RECOVERY - Contractors are moving ahead with renovations at Fort Recovery High school, gutting old pipes and lines and getting the school ready for a new heating and air conditioning system.

Mercer County is one of only 11 counties in the state that does not offer free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, according to the Ohio Department of Education.

The county hopes to snag a $120,000 federal grant to tear down blighted buildings in several communities.

Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser, on behalf of the county, is applying for the Moving Ohio Forward Grant. County commissioners approved the action Thursday.

MARIA STEIN - Sewer system hook-ups should be completed by the end of June, according to reports presented during the recent Marion Community Development Organization meeting.

ST. MARYS - A St. Marys woman is listed in critical condition today after being struck by a vehicle at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.

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It has been over a year since Josh Fleagle qualified for the United States Olympic Swimming Trials.

Next week he will finally get a chance to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swimming team. [More]

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

A four-run third inning put Grand Lake in a hole and it could not rally as Cincinnati handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss after a 7-3 setback at Western Hills High School in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Thursday.