WAPAKONETA - In 165 years, farmers have advanced from horse-drawn equipment to self-driving tractors, robots milking cows and artificial intelligence technology detecting issues before they even arise.

CELINA-Three locals were honored for their conservation and best management practices at the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting on Thursday night at Romer's Catering in Celina.

CELINA- Illinois-based industrial developer Agracel, Inc. is working on an estimated $4.5 million facility at the SiteOhio Authenticated Growing Acres Industrial Park in Celina, according to a Mercer County Community and Economic Development news release.

The move from Southwest Ohio to Northeast Ohio has been beneficial for Riley Rismiller.

The Coldwater graduate is now a member of the Kent State women's basketball team after playing her freshman year at the University of Dayton. [More]

Camden Rothe's play on the offensive line for St. Marys earned him high accolades as the Western Buckeye League released its postseason honors list.