Citizens Academy is Sheriff's Office being transparent
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County residents will have the opportunity this fall to get a behind-the-scenes look at the divisions, operations and equipment of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
They'll even get a chance to fire law enforcement weapons at a gun range and ride shotgun with deputies on patrol during the 2024 Citizens Academy coordinated by sgt. Jay Wehrkamp, a veteran of the force. [More]
NEW BREMEN - The James F. Dicke Auditorium is set to undergo substantial upgrades, including new and additional seating, estimated at more than $250,000.
CELINA- Voters from 10 of the county's 14 townships and the municipalities of Coldwater, Rockford, Mendon, Montezuma and Celina will likely see a new tax levy for the Mercer County Joint Ambulance District on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced a road closing for a bridge replacement project and ongoing efforts to improve the safety of rural local roads in the county.
ROSSBURG - Last year's Eldora Million winner Logan Schuchart and Californian Gio Scelzi each picked up $12,000 with wins Wednesday night, splitting the 25-lap feature events during the Double Down Duals that served as the the opening night of Kings Royal weekend at Eldora Speedway.
