ST. MARYS - Fundraising has begun to construct a new football stadium at the high school/middle school property.

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CELINA - Demand has overwhelmed the number of available spots for the sheriff's free concealed-carry classes.

Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced Wednesday that his office's upcoming concealed-carry classes are completely booked for 2017.

NEW BREMEN - Four people suffered injuries in a three-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.

Jeannette Raudabaugh, 81, St. Marys, was traveling east

AUGLAIZE COUNTY - Two Auglaize County communities received grants to help control mosquitoes and mosquito-borne viruses such as Zika and West Nile virus.

COLDWATER - Construction bids for the west wing expansion at Mercer County Community Hospital should be in by March 2, after which a total cost of the project finally will be available.

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For the fourth time in his diving career, Coldwater's Caleb Keck reached the podium at the biggest meet of the season. [More]

LEIPSIC - After a season of hard knocks with a young team, the Celina girls basketball team put together a strong effort to try and keep their season alive in the Division II tournament opener against Shawnee.

HARROD - Round Two between New Knoxville and Marion Local will happen on Saturday.

The stakes are a bit higher in this one, too, with a sectional championship up for grabs.

WAPAKONETA - From the opening tip, Fort Recovery left no doubt.

The Indians scored 27 first-quarter points, built an impressive 42-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 63-32 victory over Parkway in the girls Division III tournament opener on Wednesday night at Wapakoneta High School.

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Jane Homan scored 15 points and Kayla Bergman added eight as New Bremen held off Waynesfield-Goshen for a 50-48 victory to open Division IV sectional play on Wednesday evening at Bath High School.