COLDWATER - People can protect themselves from the threats of cyberbullying and identity theft that can lead to blackmail and emptied bank accounts, an online safety expert said. [More]

With no confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Buckeye State, the Ohio Department of Agriculture today lifted a ban on poultry shows at county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair and all other gatherings of birds for show or for sale. [More]

By WILLIAM KINCAID
and JARED MAUCH
Staff writers

CELINA - Some March 15 primary elections will be contested as candidates filed for office by Wednesday afternoon's deadline.

CELINA - County health officials want to increase their board membership from five to seven.

The proposed number was included in a new set of bylaws approved Wednesday by the Mercer County-Celina City Board of Health during its regular meeting.

COLDWATER - Uninsured individuals and families will soon be eligible for additional financial assistance at Mercer County Community Hospital.

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Fort Recovery Police Chief Jared Laux and St. Henry Police Chief Robert Garman announced Wednesday a combined effort to combat speeding motorists.

Although it's been quite a while since Jack Wissman has been back to New Bremen on a regular basis, those who remember him running the show from the point guard position in the late-1960s won't soon forget one of the best shooters to ever call their old high school gymnasium home.

ST. HENRY - The inside of St. Henry's trophy case contains a lot of football gold.

Consider it super golden after Saturday night.

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CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals have decided to promote Keith Wenning off their practice squad as the backup quarterback rather than sign a veteran free agent.