CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey plans to turn over his office's nonemergency boating calls next year to the local U.S. Freshwater Boaters Alliance, a non-profit boating organization that promotes safety on Grand Lake. [More]

Helping others has no season, but for many, Christmas, in particular, is the time for making the world a better place.

Some locals use this time o

The weekend's blast of wintry weather led to several automobile accidents in Mercer and Auglaize counties.

Mercer County Sheriff's Office reported about 12 vehicle slide-offs or accidents involving slick roads. Reportedly, none of the incidents resulted in serious injuries.

NEW BREMEN - St. Marys carried over the solid play from the second half of Friday's game into Saturday's game against New Bremen.

The Roughriders shot over 50 percent from the field to pick up their first victory of the season in a 70-49 decision at Cardinal Gymnasium.

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Celina struggled with shooting and committed 22 turnovers in falling to 0-3 on the boys basketball season with a 72-47 loss to Toledo Bowsher on Saturday night in Toledo. The Rebels improve to 3-0 with the win.

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Week Three of the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference meant the start of divisional play in the North and South Divisions. The North Division bowled at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys while Woodcrest Lanes in Union City hosted the South Division.