The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has suspended its K-9 program after the death of the department's second German Shepherd in two years.

Deputy Zak, who joined the department in 2010, was found dead inside a cruiser about 1 p.m. Wednesday by his handler, Deputy Chad Fortkamp. [More]

WAPAKONETA - Frequent hand washing and common sense will prevent illness in humans attending county fairs, one veterinarian says.

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MARIA STEIN - They will meet in coming weeks on the gridiron, fairway, volleyball court and cross country course, but nearly 200 student athletes gathered Wednesday night for a pre-season event billed as the MAC Mass.

ST. MARYS - St. Marys school board policy committee members met Wednesday to discuss adjustments to guidelines on bullying and other forms of aggressive behavior.

Grand Lake's third baseman Michael Timm was the lone Mariners' player to receive all-league honors after the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League announced its awards on Tuesday.