Jobs are on the upswing as Labor Day nears, but construction and other business developments remain on hold.

"Lots of companies are under the radar, quietly adding jobs," said Jared Ebbing, Mercer County community and economic development director. [More]

Grand Lake area companies are looking for employees but only in certain fields.

An upswing in job openings has been going on for at least 18 months

FORT RECOVERY - A large barn south of the village was destroyed by fire Friday night as firefighters worked to keep the blaze from spreading to other structures.

MARIA STEIN - A large banner at Maria Stein Grain acknowledges the support of area booster organizations in the Marion Local school district.

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OTTAWA - It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Titan Stadium as home-standing Ottawa-Glandorf blasted out to a three touchdown lead in the first 23 minutes of the game against Celina.

COLDWATER - Taking advantage of having the numbers in players on the roster, Coldwater poured it on against Hicksville en route to completing the non

WEST JEFFERSON - The Marion Local Flyers survived a madcap shootout on Friday night thanks to an explosive offensive that made up for a porous defense. [More]

ST. HENRY - With the Midwest Athletic Conference beehive approaching the following week, local teams squared off last evening against their final non-league opponents with hopes of kicking off the conference slate on a high note next Friday night.

MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats looked like a team in a hurry against the Lehman Cavaliers.

Nate Moore's squad set two school records on their fi

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A week after shattering the school record for rushing yards in a game, Fort Recovery's Mason Evers topped himself, providing the offense and defense needed for the Indians to go to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday night at Barrenbrugge Park.

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Grant Sherman caught fire against St. Marys, throwing for seven touchdown passes in the first half as Kenton scored