ROCKFORD - Two candidates are vying to become Rockford's next mayor in the Nov. 7 general election.

Mayor Amy Joseph is in her final months heading up the village after deciding not to seek another term. [More]

ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday approved transferring a small parcel of land behind the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House to the Community Improvement Corporation after weighing the pros and cons of the move at length.

CELINA - City officials and the local International Association of Firefighters have struck a new three-year contract, one that will see Celina firefighters receive 5% raises each year.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced Clover Four Road between Dicke Road and Mercer-Auglaize County Line Road will be closed for a bridge replacement, according to a news release.

ELIDA - The Battle of Grand Lake will get a rematch on Thursday night.

Celina and St. Marys picked up big wins in their Division II boys soccer district semifinals on Monday at Elida to set up a rematch of Celina's 3-0 win on Aug. 31. [More]

KALIDA - Two of the Midwest Athletic Conference co-champions earned sweeps Monday night for the right to face off in the Division III volleyball district semifinals.

The District 8 Volleyball Coaches Association announced its all-district teams for the season with the Grand Lake are being well-represented.

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I hope everyone is enjoying the lake and the outdoors during this fall transition. Our water temperatures have been in the 53-57 degree range, and it will be fantastic fishing until the ice comes on the lake. I am personally hoping we don't have any ice this year, but it's inevitable.