The emerald ash borer first identified in Ohio in 2003 is wreaking havoc locally, forcing officials to remove hundreds of dead and potentially dangerous trees from parks and public rights of way.
Most communities are removing the damaged trees and replacing them with other types of trees. Cost estimates were not available. [More]
Redskin girls stay unbeaten in league; Indian boys shoot 158
By Colin Foster
CARTHAGENA - The Mercer County Elks was loaded with high school golfers on Monday.
In boys competition, Fort Recovery, St. Henry and Botkins clashed in a tri-match, while St. John's met Coldwater in Midwest Athletic Conference action. The Fort Recovery girls had a showdown with the unbeaten, defending conference champion St. Henry Redskins and Marion Local played host to New Bremen. [More]
Douglas E. Hassan, 63, Celina, passed away at 12:11 p.m. Sept. 8, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after an extended illness. [More]
CELINA - While setting wages for officials of a new flag football league, Celina city council members on Monday night also increased pay for several other seasonal employees.
NEW BREMEN - Satisfying the village's long-term need for more space could cost $2.2 million, according to a study presented to council members on Monday.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously approved a resolution to adopt an alternative method of allocating local funds to county townships.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local School board members on Monday night approved a 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement for a new building at Ohio Recycling Inc. in Chickasaw.
CELINA - Members of an ad hoc committee - encouraged by community support at a kick-off meeting Friday night - plan to form an official group to promote the arts in Mercer County.
COLDWATER - A resident Monday night learned village officials have few ways to assist him in dealing with problem neighbors.
Kelly Mast, 314 S. Market St., told Coldwater council members that renters in nearby apartments had overdosed on drugs and landlords were not attending to the properties.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry council members plan to apply again for a $500,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant and a $200,000 zero-interest loan to upgrade Willow and Parkview streets.
The Coldwater volleyball team improved to 10-2 with a three-set win over Van Wert at The Palace on Monday. The Cavaliers, ranked 10th in this week's Division III coaches' poll, won 25-10, 25-9 and 25-17.
