CELINA - Council members on Monday night learned the city has enough money to cover the cost of an upcoming major overhaul of the city's water treatment plant and will not need to borrow additional funds.

CELINA - An 84-year-old man is the most recent Mercer County resident to die from COVID-19, according to a news release on Monday.

Mercer County Health District officials also reported 13 new cases, bringing the county's total to 452.

COLDWATER - The long-awaited first phase of a park area that lets virtually all people play was officially opened under threatening skies Monday evening. [More]

ST. MARYS - About 30 members of the St. Marys community filled city council chambers on Monday to denounce or support legislation banning racetracks within city limits. [More]

COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday heard from citizens questioning parts of a proposed ordinance authorizing the use of underspeed vehicles on village streets.

ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday approved a resolution to create and participate in a proposed emergency medical services district to serve southern Mercer County.

NEW BREMEN - The annual Pumpkinfest has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Village council members learned of the cancellation during Monday's meeting. The popular festival had been scheduled for Sept. 25-26.

MARION TOWNSHIP - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart plans to close Cassella-Montezuma Road between Huwer Road and Fort Recovery-Minster Road for a culvert replacement.

COLDWATER - A scaled-back, Coldwater Community Picnic will be held Saturday with a preview night on Thursday.

Chicken dinner and waffle sales will take place on Sunday only.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster

Ellen Naumann wrapped up her summer golf season by doing what she has done since June - win.

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