ST. MARYS - Council members voted 6-1 on Monday to approve the controversial rezoning of a 1.605-acre parcel of land that will accommodate construction of four multifamily residential buildings.
The ordinance was brought back for consideration by council member Ken Koverman, a motion seconded by John Bubp. In the final vote, council member Dan Uhlenhake was the only person to vote against the ordinance, which had also received a split vote of 3-2 from the city's planning commission. [More]
MINSTER - If fans were looking for offense in the championship game of the Auglaize-Shelby ACME sectional, they needed to show up for the first inning.
Both Minster and Fort Loramie got their runs in the first inning, then saw relief pitchers pitch a gem of a finish as Minster won the title game 2-1 on its home field on Monday. [More]
Patricia "Patty" Louise Fleck, age 89 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County government's credit rating recently was bumped up a notch from A1 to Aa3, which officials said indicates strong fiscal management and a burgeoning local economy.
CELINA - As of Sunday, 48 people had visited Celina's Disaster Recovery Center for assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency External Affairs Officer Leo Skinner told the newspaper.
Delicious treats, music tempt visitors to come downtown on Friday night
CELINA - The Taste of Celina Block Party & Car Show, which has steadily grown into one of the city's most popular events, is back for its ninth edition on Friday in downtown Celina.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday agreed to help fund a study planned by the Community Improvement Corp. to gather information for potential hotel and restaurant owners who are considering locating in New Bremen.
ST. HENRY - Council members on Monday continued discussing the feasibility of seeking voter approval to increase the village's 1% income tax.
Mayor Steve Koesters said the residents with whom he has spoken were open to the possibility of increasing the tax to 1.5% to help fund future projects.
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday agreed to hire a new teacher and renewed an agreement with Marion Local Schools to provide food service supervisor services.
COLDWATER - Village administrator/engineer Eric Thomas presented a resolution of appreciation from the city of Celina to council members at Monday's meeting.
COLUMBUS - Due to the extreme weather that has taken a devastating toll on parts of Ohio, state treasurer Robert Sprague on Monday announced he has reopened the application period for the Ag-LINK program.
