CELINA - Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced people in Phase 1B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan will be able to receive vaccines beginning Jan. 19. [More]

CELINA - Opting to play it safe in uncertain times, Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved a 2021 budget that is largely in line with last year's appropriations.

FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Friends of the Opera House recently finalized the purchase of the former Morvilius Opera House, opening the door to revitalization of the space.

FORT RECOVERY - It was one slow quarter that finally brought down unbeaten New Knoxville.

The Rangers fell behind 14-4 in the first quarter and ne [More]

CELINA - After getting a big win over Van Wert on Tuesday, Celina's wrestling team returned to the home mat at Celina High School to face off against Elida in a battle of Western Buckeye League unbeatens.

MINSTER - Minster turned up the heat on its defense in the second and third quarters to wilt away a promising start by the Parkway Panthers.

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Elida jumped out to a 16-5 first-quarter lead and never looked back in defeating Celina 61-35 in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday at Elida Fieldhouse.