Mercer County sets record for eighth year in a row
CELINA - Mercer County has set a sales tax record for the eighth consecutive year, thanks to a robust economy boosted by high consumer confidence, according to county auditor Randy Grapner. [
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COLDWATER - Coldwater Machine Co. officials recently announced the company has been acquired by Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings.
The company will operate within Lincoln Electric and "will become an important asset" to the company, Coldwater Machine President Tim McCaughey said.
CELINA - A 19-year-old former Celina woman living in Detroit has been sentenced to pay more than $15,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to 13 fifth-degree felony forgery charges.
Local farmers, USDA employees play a waiting game during government shutdown
County Farm Service Agency offices in Celina and Wapakoneta remain closed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Auglaize and Mercer County sheriff's deputies arrested two drivers for operating a vehicle while intoxicated during the holidays.
This shows "people are taking care of themselves and getting a designated driver," Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon told the newspaper.
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials report an increase in influenza-related activity and remind residents to get vaccinated if they haven't already.
CELINA - Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors members Andy Schwieterman and Theresa Howick have been elected to the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Board of Directors.
Minster uses big scoring runs to defeat Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - Once Minster started scoring, it couldn't be stopped.
The Wildcats had two double-digit scoring runs in the game and knocked down 14 3-pointers in running away from the Indians for a 78-47 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference boys' basketball action at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Bruns surpasses 1,000 points in win
MARIA STEIN - It was the same type of war fans have come to expect when Marion Local and St. Henry square off on the hardwood.
Marion Local simply had the best weapon. [
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CELINA - Elida raced out to a quick start and held on for a 73-60 victory over Celina Friday night at Dean White Court in Celina.
Elida shot 77 per
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Coldwater and Parkway were tied at halftime, but the Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 65-48 win in MAC play at the Palace.
