MONTEZUMA - A study on how important public airports are to communities could decide the fate of the local airstrip.
Information gathered in the next year by the Ohio Department of Transportation from Ohio's 97 publicly-owned airports will be used to make "hard decisions on proposed airport development in a period of limited funding," according to a statement from ODOT and the Federal Aviation Administration. [More]
MINSTER - There is nothing like a good old-fashioned neighborly slugfest on a cold January night.
The New Bremen Cardinals and the Minster Wildcats squared off for the 154th time on Friday night, and though it wasn't a thing of beauty by any means, it was as hotly contested as any rivalry game should be. [More]
Mismanagement of fed weatherization funding suspected
CELINA - Possible mismanagement of a federally funded program by the local anti-poverty organization Sources Community Network Services has triggered a state investigation, according to interim director and board president Tammy Barger.
WAPAKONETA - Negotiations between the administration and union members at Auglaize Acres have reached a stalemate after a deal reducing employees' hours couldn't be reached.
ST. MARYS - Two longtime city council members have decided to not seek re-election.
At-large councilman Ron Ginter, 82, and Ward 3 councilman Bill Slemmons, 77, announced they will retire when their terms expire at the end of this year.
Mercer County Board of Elections members this week discussed a responsible approach to long-term financial planning, and they should be granted permission from county commissioners to institute the measure.
Bulldogs extend winning streak to seven straight over Roughriders
CELINA - Braden Billger, Matt Buschur and Ryan Hoyng made sure Celina's boys basketball team extended its recent run of dominance in the Grand Lake rivalry against St. Marys.
COLDWATER - Hot shooting and strong defense led Coldwater to its first Midwest Athletic Conference win of the season as the Cavaliers rolled to a convincing 72-24 victory over Parkway on Friday night at The Palce.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry boys basketball team used a great defensive effort on Friday night to stymy rival Marion Local for a 55-37 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Redskin Gymnasium.
Wade Gelhaus' jumper as the horn sounded in overtime allowed Fort Recovery to leave Darke County with a 61-60 win over Versailles on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Bath jumped out to a big lead and held Van Wert at bay for the rest of the game as the Wildcats remain unbeaten in Western Buckeye League play after a 61-49 win over the Cougars on Friday night at the Cougar Den.
