Counties, towns, schools and other entities in the area may receive nearly $1 million in rebates due to good investments by the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

CELINA - New commercial structures built within the city corporation limits will be exempt from property taxes for 12 years.

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COLDWATER - The Mercer County EMS wants to relocate its facility to the former firehouse.

Village council members on Monday evening listened to EMS

MARIA STEIN - Plans are under way for a second phase of the Marion Township Industrial Park, Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman told board members Monday night.

CELINA - Electric customers will soon be able to generate some of their own power by installing solar panels and wind turbines on their property. [More]

ST. HENRY - Village council members in an emergency measure Monday night approved the sale of 1.5 acres in the town's business park.

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ST. MARYS - Two St. Marys residents were honored for their work and contributions to the city at Monday's regular board meeting.

Council members passed two resolutions honoring the late Chet Lore, city employee, and former major league baseball player and native Galen Cisco.

MINSTER - After spotting Minster a 4-1 lead, St. Henry's baseball team bided its time.

The Redskins then sent 13 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and exploded for seven runs en route to an 8-6 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday at Hanover Street Park. [More]

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A trio of Celina pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the Bulldogs' baseball team picked up their 15th win of the season with a 10-1 win over Lima Senior on Monday at Montgomery Field.

LIMA - The Celina softball team opened the postseason in impressive fashion with a 22-0 five-inning victory over rival St. Marys in Division II sectional semifinal action on Monday at Bath High School.