CELINA - Austin Schneider's childhood home in Michigan was a mere two blocks from the local library where he sat and read for hours.

One of his favorite books was a large novel about George Washington. [More]

CELINA - A probable case of the mumps was reported Thursday in a second-grade student at Celina Primary School.

The child - who had been immunized

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking public input on the proposed use of state funds for handicapped-accessibility at the courthouse and playground equipment at a Celina park.

CELINA - Bids received Thursday for work on the Celina-Coldwater bike path varied by about $55,000.

Mercer County Commissioners in April solicited quotes for the estimated $230,000 project to pave and enhance the bike path this fall.

CELINA - One hundred ninety-four members of the Celina High School class of 2014 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina High School Stadium.

ADA - A week after meeting for a league title, Coldwater and St. Henry will battle again for a district championship.

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BLUFFTON - The Celina and St. Marys baseball teams came up on the short end of the stick in the Division II district semifinal round Thursday at Bluffton University's Memorial Field. [More]

SPENCERVILLE - Tournament time arrived for area Division III athletes Thursday night at the district track meet at Spencerville.

Athletes competed in qualifying races in most running events. Seven events were completed, with area athletes winning four of them.

Five wins in an entire Dirt Late Model season would be considered a good year by many drivers and teams. Richmond, Ind., driver Duane Chamberlain has