WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Clark County officials will handle any legal action involving a Springfield-area man in connection with the death of a 3-month-old girl. [More]

MONTEZUMA - A 6-year-old who suffered serious injuries after having been struck by a vehicle on Dec. 20 has died.

Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said Wednesday that Christopher Frey Jr. of Celina died at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday from his injuries.

CELINA - Mercer County shattered its sales tax record in 2016, bringing in $8.14 million, according to county auditor Randy Grapner.

"It was a great year," Grapner told the newspaper.

COLDWATER - The planned $24 million expansion project of Mercer County Community Hospital's west wing is progressing.

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WAPAKONETA - A former Auglaize County man has been charged with 34 felony counts of sexual battery.

Broc J. Hottle, 27, of the Columbus area, was arrested in Franklin County after an Auglaize County Grand Jury had indicted him on the charges.

ST. MARYS - City council members on Wednesday heard first reading of an ordinance appropriating final expenses for 2016.

Council members John Bubp, Robin Willoughby, Todd Fleagle and Dan Uhlenhake were present to consider allocating about $2.7 million to cover the costs. [More]

COLDWATER - Tyler Schlarman and Ryan Luttmer came up clutch in overtime to lead St. Henry past Coldwater, 57-52, in the opening game of the Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic on Wednesday night at the Palace.

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Minster dominated the first half against Bellevue en route to advancing to the championship game of the McDonald's Holiday Tournament with a 54-50 win over the Redmen on Wednesday at Bath High School.