Mercer County won't fill vacant Extension post
CELINA - The prospect of paying exorbitant attorney fees for indigent murder suspects is preventing the county from hiring a full-time OSU Extension ag educator. [
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Oklahoma tornado
WAPAKONETA - A humanitarian effort that started Tuesday in an embroidery shop rapidly spread to a local farmer, truck driver, and many residents eager to give aid in the aftermath of Monday's devastating tornado. [
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CELINA - Voters in November may be asked to support a replacement property tax levy that would generate an additional $500,000 for residents with disabilities.
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Construction of the new Auglaize County dog shelter will soon begin.
County commissioners on Tuesday accepted the low bid of $381,600 by Heyne Construction, Minster, for base construction of the 2,300-square-foot, prefabricated steel shelter. The original estimate was $460,000.
ROCKFORD - Mayor Amy Joseph is looking for volunteers to serve the community.
During council's regular meeting Tuesday, Joseph said the park and zoning boards each have an open seat. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the village office at 419-363-3032.
MINSTER - Commencement exercises are 1 p.m. Sunday for the Minster High School Class of 2013.
Fifty-one seniors will march into the Minster Elementary gym to receive their diplomas.
CELINA - City officials have purchased a fully-equipped concession trailer that will rove between city parks and other areas starting this summer.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are teaming up with other counties to appeal for a larger share of Local Government Funds from the state.
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MARIA STEIN v-The Marion Local High School FFA Chapter continues to succeed.
The Marion Community Development Organization members played an important part in returning the vocational agriculture program to Marion Local in 2010, with the FFA chapter established later that year.
GRAND LAKE - Local bicyclists this fall can tour the Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches and help keep the area designated as one of Ohio's Scenic Byways.
Division IV District Softball at Elida
ELIDA - Just when it appeared that Parkway's softball team was about to leave runners stranded on second and third in the first inning, the timely two-out hit came along. [
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Division IV District Softball at Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - When Marion Local softball head coach Russ Puthoff analyzed what his Flyers needed to do in order to win in the Division IV district se
Division II Girls Track Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The girls from Celina, Coldwater and St. Marys got the track postseason underway on Tuesday as Fostoria hosted a pair of ladies-only district tournaments.
All-Western Buckeye League Softball
Bath's dominating pitcher Kimmy Reynolds earned the top honor as the Western Buckeye League's Player of the Year after the coaches released their All-WBL selections on Tuesday.
