A national shortage of welders is expected in the near future as many workers are nearing retirement, but local business officials say they are already feeling the pinch. [More]

CELINA - Farmers, homeowners and community members should expect and plan for alternative energy options as technology evolves at a rapid pace, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's director of energy policy said on Thursday.

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections member Phil Long, a Democrat, on Thursday called for a more bipartisan approach to selecting the next deputy director.

CELINA - Schools closed on Thursday and one vehicle slid off the road after snow and ice led to slippery roadways.

All Mercer County schools and th

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local jumped out to an early lead and kept the New Bremen Cardinals at arms-length the rest of the way in a 56-43 victory Thursday night at the Hangar.

CELINA - It's been a long time since Celina has beaten Wapakoneta in a Western Buckeye League wrestling dual match.

Last year, the Redskins won by a single point as Celina lost three league matches by a total of seven points. [More]

NEW KNOXVILLE - Tournament time is right around the corner.

And the Minster girls basketball team is already in tournament mode.

On Thursday,

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Fort Recovery overcame a sluggish start to rally for the lead in the third quarter and then pulled

Three years ago, Emma Sweeney got to celebrate her older sister Katelyn earning the prestigious Chick Evans Scholarship.

Now, older sister will reunite with younger sister as Emma Sweeney was named one of 26 Evans Scholars for Ohio.