As extra COVID-related payments for the program formerly known as food stamps end in February, area Job and Family Service directors encourage recipients to use other available programs including local food pantries.
Since March 2020, participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have received heightened monthly payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Marion Local remained atop the girls Midwest Athletic Conference basketball standings with a 38-25 victory over New Bremen Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
The Flyers (13-2, 6-0 MAC) used a variety of pressure defenses to force 22 New Bremen turnovers and limit the Cardinals to just about as many points - 25. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials are suspending the search for a new office location as county commissioners reevaluate years-old plans to create more space for county agencies.
CELINA - School board members on Thursday took the first step toward placing a 1% earned-income tax renewal levy on the May 2 primary/special election ballot.
CHICKASAW - As work winds down on major infrastructure upgrades in the village, a consulting engineer said the project has a good chance of coming in at or close to budget.
WAPAKONETA - A Celina woman was arrested on Tuesday for a probation violation and may face additional charges after investigators reportedly found counterfeit checks, money and drugs and suspected methamphetamine at a hotel room.
ST.HENRY - St. Henry's defense came ready to play Thursday night.
The Redskins forced turnovers on the first three possessions and doubled down on their pressure on the way to a 37-17 victory over New Knoxville in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Redskin Gymnasium.
FORT RECOVERY - Coldwater played strong defense and took advantage of Fort Recovery's struggles shooting the ball to pick up a 41-7 victory over the Indians on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
The Celina wrestling team improved to 4-1 in Western Buckeye League action with a 67-12 win over Elida on Thursday at the Celina High School gymnasium.
