MONTEZUMA - Construction of a new business is expected to begin soon in the Franklin Industrial Park, spurring Mercer County commissioners to extend a road and sewer services to the new facility.

MINSTER - Council members heard first reading of an ordinance authorizing issuing a 10-year note to finance the 2018 Fifth Street project assessment, and discussed possibly financing the recent land purchase east of town.

CARTHAGENA - It's that time of year again for one of the area's largest and most diverse displays of artworks at St. Charles Senior Living Community at 2860 U.S. 127. [More]

ROCKFORD - Officials are looking to hire someone to replace a longtime village employee who recently retired.

"We're a man short," village administrator Jeff Long told council members during Tuesday's meeting.

ST. MARYS - A rental house that caught fire on Monday has been declared a total loss, but no injuries were reported, according to St. Marys Township Fire Department Chief Chad Hicks.

CELINA - Area residents can still sign up for the Great April Adventure on April 12 in downtown Celina.

About 10 teams have signed up so far, Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant Patti Stahl said.

By GARY R. RASBERRY
grasberry@dailystandard.com

ROCKFORD - When the time came to make clutch plays, Parkway was ready.

The Panthers tied the [More]

CELINA - Celina pitcher Bransen Miller threw well enough to earn the win on Tuesday.

An unearned run in the 10th prevented that from happening.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The Coldwater girls track team picked up a tri-meet victory on Tuesday night at Parkway High School.

The Cavalier girls finished with 101 points. Elida was second (43 points) and Parkway third (24).