MARIA STEIN - A new festival will commemorate an important religious occasion that happened 170 years ago.

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relic [More]

MONTEZUMA - New home construction in the village is on the horizon with three lots approved for development.

Council members on Monday approved the development at the end of North High Street. The land includes a peninsula surrounded by Beaver Creek and a channel.

CELINA - A Celina man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to three drug-related charges.

James McDowell, 52, is cha

ST. MARYS - At 25, Nathan Pyles is taking the Trent Reznor approach to music, operating as a one-man band by singing and playing all instruments as well as recording and mixing his album "Transcend," which is set to release on Friday.

Last week, we mentioned three WBL teams in the top eight of their regions' standings. These teams, Wapakoneta, Ottawa-Glandorf and St. Marys, are the

Friday's renewal of the Backyard Battle between Coldwater and St. Henry features two teams looking to remain unbeaten in Midwest Athletic Conference football play.

New Bremen started this season on a two-game winning streak for the first time since 2004.

Parkway is still searching for its first win.

The Panthers will try to earn it this week when they host the Cardinals in Rockford.

Two Minute Drill:

Celina at Defiance

Last season: Celina, 42-14. Celina compiled more than 370 yards of total offense and limited Defiance to