COLDWATER - A blaze that consumed an apartment complex late Wednesday night, possibly injuring two residents, causing $500,000 worth of damage and leaving about 10 people homeless, has reportedly been ruled an accident by the state fire marshal.

Coldwater Fire Chief Brent Forsthoefel said his department responded to 911 N. Seventh St., Apt. 47, after receiving a call at about 11 p.m. Wednesday about an apartment fully engulfed in flames. [More]

Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure.

Construction crews are working on phase 1, which focuses on rehabilitating the exterior and making sure the foundation and interior are stable. The city received permission from the state to use $1 million from a $1.4 million revolving loan fund for phase 1, for the purpose of relieving "slum and blight" conditions. [More]

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The Celina girls swim team will compete for state titles in two relays and an individual event at the OHSAA Division II State Swimming Championships.

On Thursday, the Bulldogs qualified for the A-Finals in the 200-yard medley and 400 freestyle relay while Claire Gass earned a spot in the 100 breaststroke A-Final during the preliminaries at Branin Natatorium in Canton. [More]