CELINA - The area's robust economy appears to be leading Mercer County to a fourth-consecutive record-breaking year of sales tax revenue.
With sales tax collections up nearly $135,000 or 3.9 percent over 2013 as of September, county auditor Randy Grapner predicts 2014 will beat last year's record $4.6 million. [More]
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's contest against state-ranked Leipsic on Saturday was neither the Redskins' most impressive nor their most solid performance of the season.
COLDWATER - Despite a strong second half that featured two of the three goals scored by Maura Hoying, Coldwater was unable to overcome a sluggish first half and lost 5-4 to Shawnee in girls soccer action on Saturday at Village Hall Field.
ROSSBURG - Second generation and teenaged sensation Bobby Pierce (Late Models) and veteran Brian Ruhlman (Modifieds) fought off frigid conditions and picked up $5,000 United Midwest Promoters (UMP) Fall Nationals victories Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
Coldwater extended its winning streak to 14 straight matches after sweeping a home triangular match with Ottoville and Lima Central Catholic on Saturday at the Palace.
