Backroad sights, new friendships and fitness motivate 2,261 cyclists from around the world participating in the 2013 Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure.

It's the 25th year for GOBA, which began in Urbana on Sunday with the next stop in Troy. Touching closest to home during the 300-plus mile physically-demanding bike trip was Wednesday's stretch from Greenville High School to New Bremen that included brief respites in Rossburg, St. Henry and Maria Stein. [More]

ST. MARYS - A recent trip to Japan helped strengthen a longtime friendship and encourage further economic growth in St. Marys, according to local officials.

Four city leaders in April traveled to Tokyo to meet with business executives of companies already established in St. Marys and one that is considering the area. [More]

A busy summer has helped relieve some stress as Adam Bertke prepares for his senior year of high school.

Marion Local's star quarterback attended several camps and visited a few schools in recent weeks before verbally committing to the University of Pittsburgh on Tuesday. [More]