Results for local school districts were mostly sterling on the state report cards released Wednesday by the Ohio Department of Education.

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No cases of the rare fungal meningitis sweeping the country have been reported locally, and it appears the tainted steroid causing illnesses and deaths wasn't distributed here. [More]

Sales tax revenue is up 5.6 percent over last year in Mercer County and likely will set a new record high by year's end.

Consumer spending in Mercer County bumped sales tax revenue to $3,615,087 since January - an increase of $192,000 over last year at this time, auditor Randy Grapner said.

ST. MARYS - The school district faces a $734,489 deficit by June 30, 2014, unless cuts are made or a levy is passed.

Treasurer Tom Sommer presented

Two accomplices in a February home invasion near Mendon pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting a robbery during Wednesday morning appearances in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

ST. MARYS - A handful of residents at a zoning meeting Wednesday complained a proposed new Circle K gas station and convenience store on Spruce Street would lead to safety issues, noise and bright lights.

ROCKFORD - Rockford Police continue to investigate an alleged assault that occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday along a walkway at Parkway Local Schools.

CELINA - Celina High School choirs have a busy season ahead, which kicked off Tuesday with a visit from a university chorus.

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CINCINNATI - Rising rock outfit Band of Horses unleashed its unique style of amped-up Americana music to a largely collegiate crowd last week at Boga

MINSTER - Local author Richard Stein has published his 10th children's book after a 3 1/2-year hiatus.

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COLDWATER - St. Henry and New Knoxville will face off for a Division IV sectional volleyball title on Saturday evening after the Redskins and Rangers earned victories during semifinal action on Thursday at The Palace.

LIMA - Wednesday's Division II sectional semifinal volleyball matchup at Lima Senior High School was all about revenge for Celina.

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The Marion Local volleyball team finished the Midwest Athletic Conference portion of their schedule with a perfect 9-0 mark as the Flyers won the league title for the third time in the last four years.

CELINA - The high school football postseason may not officially begin for a couple of more weeks, but Celina is taking a playoff mentality to the field on Friday night.

With two games remaining in the regular season, Minster is still trying to secure a third straight playoff appearance.

After a brief hiccup in the

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21 carries for 132 yards vs. Minster. Broke the school record for rushing yards in a season.