CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have authorized clearing more than 500 dead ash trees - victims of the emerald ash borer - from the Celina-Coldwater bike path to prevent injuries to the bicyclists, runners, walkers and skaters who use the 4.7-mile path.

Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members want federal officials to have the power to fine producers who misuse features built with conservation funds. [More]

CELINA - The public is invited to see new technology designed to remove phosphorous from swine manure.

A pilot test will take place next week at Br

WAPAKONETA - Despite the ongoing flu season, Auglaize County Health Department officials learned of no influenza cases in the county in November.

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CELINA - The trial has been delayed for a New Haven, Indiana, man accused of being involved in the April 18 robbery of a Rockford store.  

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FORT RECOVERY - Was Fort Recovery coach Brian Patch pleased with the all-around offensive effort of his team during Thursday's game with New Knoxville?

Not particularly. [More]

ST. MARYS - A fast start proved to be the difference as Ottawa-Glandorf opened the defense of its Western Buckeye League Championship with a 57-46 victory over St. Marys Thursday night at Murotech Court.

COLDWATER - Ashley Tobe has a love of wrestling that has paid off with the chance to compete on the college level.

The Coldwater senior committed to the University of the Cumberlands on Thursday, getting a chance to wrestle for an established women's wrestling program.

MARIA STEIN - A 20-0 run in the second quarter proved to be just enough for Coldwater.

The Cavaliers led by as many as 25 points in the second half

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St. Henry outscored New Bremen 17-10 in the final quarter to break free and earn a 48-40 Midwest Athletic Conference victory.