CELINA - Crews from Shelly Co. of Findlay are expected to begin resurfacing North Main Street on Monday, a week earlier than anticipated, mayor Jeff Hazel said. [More]

CELINA - The number of positive coronavirus tests continues to rise in the area, as the Mercer County Health District on Monday reported seven new cases, raising the county's total to 86. [More]

CELINA - City council members on Monday night pulled from the agenda an emergency ordinance granting city safety service director Tom Hitchcock extraordinary powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEW BREMEN - Three village employees have been laid off due to the financial blow from the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Robert Parker announced at Monday's village council meeting that cost-cutting measures have forced the layoff of employees in the public works, water and office staff.

COLDWATER - David Penno was appointed fire chief at Monday's village council meeting.

Council members appointed Penno after a 17-minute executive session. He has been with the fire department since 2008 and an officer for the last five years. He will receive $2,000 per year for the position.

ST. HENRY - The village's pool, parks, shelter houses and other recreational areas will remain closed through at least June 15.

Village council members at Monday evening's meeting discussed how long to keep recreational areas under lockdown as part of the governor's "Stay Safe At Home" order.

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members looked to the future on Monday as the current year nears an end with school buildings closed and traditional graduation plans in doubt.

ST. HENRY - School district officials have built a solid fiscal foundation and won't need to limit services or staff after state budget cuts, treasurer Jennifer Bruns said.

MINSTER - Last Tuesday would have been Senior Day at Four Seasons Park in Minster.

It would have been a celebration of eight seniors - a majority