CELINA - Two Mercer County agencies are joining forces to streamline the electronic mapping of agricultural lands enrolled in federal conservation programs that also now qualify for a tax cut.
County commissioners Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin on Thursday morning approved a memorandum of understanding between the offices of the county auditor and soil and water conservation district. [More]
MINSTER - With some timely hitting and clutch pitching from starter Jack Heitbrink, Minster was able to dodge the raindrops and the New Bremen hitters for a 9-1 victory over the Cardinals Thursday at Hanover Street Park.
New Bremen hit the ball hard out of the gate and squandered a bases-loaded opportunity in the second inning. Minster started a three-run third with a walk, a bunt and an error, and ended up grabbing the momentum for good. [More]
The area's U.S. senators and representatives responded to Thursday's release of special counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report on the investigation of Donald Trump's campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
ST. HENRY - Two St. Henry High School students are set to showcase their scientific knowledge at State Science Day in Columbus next month.
Seniors Alexis Heath and Julia Beyke are taking a science research methods class taught by Angela Wendel, and each entered a project in the competition.
Karissa Frederick homered and drove in three runs as Celina kept its share of the WBL softball lead with a 19-3 win over Ottawa-Glandorf on Thursday at Jim Hoess Field.