Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage were reported throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties on Friday after winds estimated at 80 mph ripped through the area. [More]

The Mercer County Fairgrounds resembled a war zone Friday afternoon after strong winds toppled trees onto trailers and ripped off a portion of the grandstands roof. [More]

GRAND LAKE - The water looks good. The weather is hot and sunny. Business is up around Grand Lake.

But some shop owners worry the upward momentum may be reversed by the lake's shrinking water level.

Gas prices have steadily dropped in recent days, providing relief to summer travelers.

Ohio's average price of gas fell to $3.30 a gallon Friday, d

CELINA - Administrators, teachers and classified staff of the Mercer County ESC received a 1.5 percent salary raise for the 2012-2013 school year.

The man charged in an incident where a dead dog was found in a cage in Grand Lake entered a guilty waiver on Monday in Auglaize County Municipal Court. [More]

His address may read that he hails from Bemus Point, New York, but when the FASTRAK Crate Late Model Series rolls into Eldora Speedway tonight, Chad Ruhlman will feel like he is coming home.

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Grand Lake was unable to hold a two-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Steam scored thre

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The Celina Dolphins traveled to St. Henry on Wendesday to compete in a duel meet. No team scores were provided. Also, St. Henry results were not listed.