CELINA - Ohio's sheriffs' offices must now conduct background checks for concealed-carry gun licenses thanks to state legislation.

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CELINA - Mercer County agencies are ready to respond if a dangerous wild animal poses a threat to the public, Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Robbins says.

MINSTER - Becoming a coppersmith is not generally a consideration when choosing a career, but Brad Cull has found his niche.

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CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday awarded a $38,942 contract to Buehler Asphalt Paving Inc., St. Marys, to complete the parking lot expansion at the Mercer County jail.

COLDWATER - There was no way Payton Coddou was going to let himself be replaced after a Lima baserunner reached in the top of the ninth.

Not after his effort on Thursday night.

MARIA STEIN - A game with several errors ultimately ended on one in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Marion Local rallied to score two runs with two outs in its final at-bat to defeat Parkway 6-5 on Thursday night in a game that featured a combined 10 defensive miscues. [More]

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Dylan Brosher threw a no-hitter, striking out four and walking two as Coldwater defeated Fort Recovery 14-0 in five innings on Thursday.