CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday, with the backing of the county prosecutor's office, moved to cover the payroll and benefits of the two-person Emergency Management Agency with COVID-19-related funding.

CELINA - Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercer County residents can have a safe, spooky Halloween if they take the right precautions.

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WAPAKONETA - Officials hope a grand opening and nighttime 5K run, tentatively planned for June, will allow people to see the new Neil Armstrong Airport terminal and learn about the airport's services while having fun.

MINSTER - The twin steeples of St. Augustine Catholic Church are a landmark for Minster natives, a sign that lets them know, day or night, they're home. [More]

CELINA - Nearly 30 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday raised Mercer County's total to 1,412.

Ohio also experienced its highest number of cases reported on a single day since the pandemic began, as 2,425 cases raised the state's total to 190,430 confirmed and probable cases.

Several community Halloween events have been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. Village and city officials who have decided to host trick or treat said participation is up to individual families. [More]

CELINA - When Ottawa-Glandorf tied the match at 1-all on Thursday night in the Division II boys soccer tournament, Celina didn't need long to respond.

NEW BREMEN - New Bremen opened the defense of its Division IV state volleyball title in impressive fashion Thursday evening with a 3-0 victory over Ridgemont in the sectional finals at the Cardinal Gymnasium.

FORT RECOVERY - For the second straight year, Fort Recovery came up against Lima Central Catholic in the tournament, and for the second straight year it was an Indians sweep.

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Adam Tobin broke the St. Marys record for career goals on a penalty kick in the second half and sealed up a 2-0 win over Kenton in the Division II boys soccer tournament at Roughrider Field on Thursday.