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. [More]

The national Boy Scouts of America organization has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but Mercer and Auglaize county Boy Scouts should not be affected by the decision, according to an area Scout executive.

CELINA - The local housing crunch is not only impeding the growth of communities, but it's also straining efforts to help lift people out of homelessness, according to Grand Lake United Methodist Church Pastor Mick Whistler.

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. [More]

CELINA - Over the upcoming construction season engineer inspection and maintenance personnel will be on site on many of the 111 miles of Mercer County maintained open drainage ditches and 62 miles of tile throughout Mercer County, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.

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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. [More]

CELINA - The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team has had four straight trips to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's Small College World Series.

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Area players and coaches earned honors from the District 8 Basketball Coaches Association as postseason honors were released on Thursday.

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The Celina and St. Marys boys bowling teams advanced to the Division I district tournament after qualifying at the sectional tournament held Thursday at Interstate Lanes in Rossford.

University of Michigan sophomore Paige Jones was invited to take part in open tryouts by the United States Women's National Volleyball Team starting today and running through Sunday in Colorado Springs, Colorado.