Today is Election Day, and voters will determine their party's nominations for numerous local, state and national spots up for grabs at the November general election, as well as the fate of local levies.

CELINA - VTF Excavation is expected in the coming days to begin a major water-line replacement project on North Main Street.

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As the temperatures warm, law enforcement officials encourage motorists and bicyclists to be cautious around each other and share the road.

"Sharing is a two way street, and it ultimately comes down to common sense," said Mercer County Sheriff's Capt. Martin Emerine. [More]

ST. MARYS - Fire investigators are looking into a possible arson that nearly destroyed an abandoned home at 17424 Koenig Road early Sunday morning.

According to an Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office spokesperson, the blaze was incendiary in nature and began in the living room area of the house. [More]

FORT RECOVERY - Village officials likely will seek to renew a five-year, 2.5 mill storm sewer levy that would collect $60,000 per year.

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MARIA STEIN - A four-run second inning by St. Henry possibly had people thinking Monday's softball showdown between the Redskins and Marion Local Flyers could be a different story than the regular season's.

CELINA -Three runs in the top of the first inning proved to be the difference as Minster departed Montgomery Field with a 6-2 win over Celina in a non-conference baseball game on Monday afternoon.

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Jonathan Schmitz singled home Justin Albers for the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth as the Marion Local baseball team defeated visiting St. Marys 4-3 on Monday.

ST. MARYS - Two local midwives strive to build relationships with women that last beyond the time of childbirth while doing their part to ensure that mothers and babies stay healthy and happy.