Local superintendents are cautiously optimistic about Gov. John Kasich's school funding plan overhaul that he said levels the playing field for all schools. [More]

Tamara "Tammy" Evers, a St. Henry woman implicated in the 2008 death of an infant in her care, received a one-year reduction in her prison sentence Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]

Celina's downtown will look different during this year's Celina's Lake Festival as all crafters and food vendors will set up near the lake.

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COLUMBUS - Gov. John Kasich said opponents of his non-profit economic development agency known as JobsOhio who continue to challenge its constitutionality are deliberately trying to hurt the state's economy.

NEW KNOXVILLE - Three local mayors are optimistic about growth and accomplishments in the coming year.

The leaders recounted past accomplishments and shared plans during Thursday morning's annual State of the Villages Breakfast planned by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce.

WAPAKONETA - Insurance coverage for storm damage at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds this summer came in just over half the estimated costs for repairs.

A Celina man was arrested Thursday after Celina Police and the Grand Lake Task Force found a stolen cash box and marijuana and drug paraphernalia at his home.

ST. MARYS - Sarah Wilker, a 2012 graduate of Memorial High School, was crowned the 2013 Ohio Fairs Queen following competition in Columbus earlier this month. She is the first state fair queen from Auglaize County.

CELINA - Emily Bihn's career-high 18 points led the way during an efficient offensive performance by Celina's girls basketball team as the Bulldogs rolled to a 57-34 win over Shawnee on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.

FORT RECOVERY - It's never dull when Minster's girls basketball team visits Fort Site Fieldhouse every other season for their Midwest Athletic Conference matchup against Fort Recovery. [More]

COLDWATER - When a team shoots under 25 percent from the field, it is typically fortunate just to be in a game, much less to come out on top.

Such was the case, though, in Thursday's Midwest Athletic Conference matchup between the Versailles Tigers and the Coldwater Cavaliers.

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New Knoxville took control in the first half and maintained a share of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference with a 64-46 win over Parkway on Thursday night at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.