WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP- Firefighters from multiple departments braved intense flames and searing temperatures as they fought to quell a house fire in western Mercer County on Thursday afternoon. [More]

CHICKASAW - Village residents will see an uptick in their water bills in the coming months after councilors green-lighted a rate increase at this week's regular meeting.

CELINA- Mercer County Fairground's hulking homage to the legendary Bigfoot has been named Nelson.

The moniker was revealed earlier this week on the fair's Facebook page. It was suggested by community members via a Facebook poll. [More]

CELINA - Celina Lake Festival organizers have made a slight adjustment to the traditional route of the grand parade set for July 27 due to the permanent closure of a section of Holly Street.

ST. MARYS - Plans have been set in motion for a yet-to-be-scheduled weekend celebration of the artistic works of two St. Marys natives thanks to a $7,500 Buckeye Impact Grant.

CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Health took action on a Fort Recovery property while discussing several other matters at its regular meeting this week.

COLDWATER - Mason Welsch struck before the lightning did on Thursday.

Welsch hit the go-ahead two-run triple in the third inning, Cody Depweg had a three-RBI night, and Coldwater defeated St. Marys 6-3 at Veterans Field.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines

Fort Recovery gave up three sixth-inning runs and couldn't finish the rally for a 3-2 loss to Versailles in an ACME baseball game at the LeFevre Family Baseball/Softball Complex on Thursday.