CELINA - The executive director of SOURCES, a non-profit anti-poverty organization serving Auglaize, Mercer and Van Wert counties, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending an investigation into management issues.

Debra Farrell, who has served as executive director for more than 20 years, was removed from her position Sept. 4. On Tuesday, eight of the 15 members of the SOURCES board of directors met behind closed doors for more than two hours; Farrell was not at the meeting. [More]

CELINA - Administrative positions will be axed when a pair of local social service agencies merge in November to cut costs.

Officials from Foundations Behavioral Health Services and Gateway Outreach Center, both based in Celina, announced the venture to Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday. The merger is effective Nov. 1. [More]

MINSTER - With the two-year Fourth Street Reconstruction Project nearing completion, local officials are turning their attention to creating a streetscape depicting the community's heritage.

Plans call for the installation of 14 bronze art pieces or engraved pavers for placement at various locations. Coordinating plaques would explain the historic significance of each piece. [More]

CELINA - Despite a solid effort, Celina's boys soccer team is still searching for their first win of the season.

Celina, which had lost five straight games to open the season, held a 3-2 lead after the first 40 minutes of action against Wapakoneta during Tuesday's Western Buckeye League matchup. [More]