MINSTER - At a time when inflation continues to climb, councilors received a pleasant surprise Tuesday night when it was reported a bid for a water treatment plant equipment replacement came in at less than half of the estimated cost.

ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed an emergency resolution to award a $1.25 million contract to Caldwell Tanks of Louisville, Kentucky, to replace the village's water tower. [More]

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday morning approved the public defenders commission to proceed with the process of hiring a public defender for the county.

FORT RECOVERY - For one set, Fort Recovery had Celina on its heels and out of sorts.

But when the Bulldogs found their footing, they never looked back. [More]

NEW BREMEN - The St. Marys volleyball team entered Tuesday's game having won four of five contests.

But trying to win at Cardinal Gymnasium is a whole different animal. Trying to beat New Bremen on any court is a challenge, for that matter.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater picked up a 208-285 win in girls golf action over St. Marys on Tuesday on the front nine at the Mercer County Elks.