An unusual spike in local doctor visits and infections may be linked to a respiratory illness outbreak in Ohio and other states.

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ST. MARYS - A St. Marys man faces up to 18 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to several charges related to a carjacking in June and a string of thefts in May.

A tip resulted in the arrest of two local people on drug-related charges Thursday afternoon.

Taken into custody and booked into the Mercer County D

ST. HENRY - Fort Recovery's height at the net went up against St. Henry's crisp service and passing game on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball action. [More]

CELINA – The look on the face of Celina volleyball coach Amy Sutter when she exited the Bulldogs' locker room after last night's match with Defiance spoke volumes. The bright smile was indicative of her reaction to the performance of her young team.

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Minster improved to 8-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf play with a 166-202 win over St. Henry on the front nine of the Mercer County Elks on Thursday.