CELINA - Move over, beef. Fish is what's for dinner for many Mercer County residents.

The first fish fries of the Lenten season started strong on Friday, with plenty of people flocking to their favorite fried fish and shrimp suppliers.

CELINA - The teachers' union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Celina City Schools, claiming district officials have interfered with, restrained and coerced employees' exercising their rights and have refused to bargain in good faith.

PHILOTHEA - Cooper Farms plans to purchase egg producer Hemmelgarn & Sons in a little more than a week, according to Cassie Jo Arend, Cooper Farms corporate communications manager.

CELINA - Celina native Lauren Schroeder has always wanted to be a famous musician like the people she hears on the radio.

The 16-year-old's dream could come true as she prepares to perform on Thursday in the City of Angels before an audience of managers, agents and casting directors. [More]

WAPAKONETA - After making his second consecutive 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, Caden Niekamp stuck three fingers in the air and then pumped his fist as he ran past screaming St. Henry fans.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater senior Brian Chmielewski ensured himself of a podium finish with a win in his first consolation match on Friday at the Division III State Wrestling Tournament at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.