CELINA - Local tourism officials anticipate a busy summer season with many visitors traveling to Grand Lake for summer fun.

"I'm always positive, but I think it's going to be a good year," said Donna Grube, Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau director.

CELINA - Rays of sun shone down on Monday morning over those united at Lakeshore Park during a Memorial Day service honoring men and women who had paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale is proceeding with a plan to build a 300- to 350-yard firearms training range on 25 acres of city land south of the solar plant on Meyer Road. [More]

COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday suspended the three public-reading rules and passed two emergency resolutions to annex more than 30 acres of land.

GREENVILLE - Bradford pitcher Skipp Miller has built a reputation as a power pitcher this season.

The offense for the Railroaders, however, has often times lacked power. [More]

ROSSBURG - Devin Gilpin (American Late Model Series) and R.J. Otto (UMP DirtCar Modifieds) parked their respective machines on Eldora Speedway's Victory Stage for the first time on Sunday evening following wins in the Johnny Appleseed Classic.

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Celina senior Lauren Jackson earned a trip to the Division II state track and field championships with a victory in the 800-meter run on Saturday at the regional meet at Piqua's Alexander Stadium.

Area baseball payers earned honors as the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams.

In Division III, Coldwater second baseman Jake Wenning earned first team honors after having helped the Cavaliers advance to the state final four this week.