Tests using Geotube manure separating technology are currently being conducted at just two places in the world - Rancho Chalma, Mexico, and in Maria Stein, Ohio.

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park officials are urging beach-goers to avoid the east and west beaches inside the park due to extremely high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Andy Dobmeyer of Coldwater says it feels "pretty good" to be named Ohio's Best Bagger.

With all the agility and ease his 6'5" frame and long arms allow, Dobmeyer earned the bragging rights for that title by defeating 25 other competitors at the Ohio Grocers Association State Best Bagger contest. [More]

Former State Rep. Derrick Seaver has announced plans to throw his hat into the political ring, this time on the local level.

Seaver, a current resi

A brief poem about a lazy day stroll with her young son has won a Celina woman an award for her writing talent.

Marilyn Nelson recently was notifie

WAPAKONETA - A 30-year-old St. Marys man faces a year in jail and a $2,500 fine after pleading guilty to making unwanted sexual advances toward a teenage girl in February.

The newly consolidated fiscal officer and tax administrator position was filled this week, as village council members unanimously approved the hiring of Lisa Kuhn, according to Village Administrator Jeff Long.

WAPAKONETA - A 19-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced to three years probation including 10 days in jail for causing serious injury to another man during a domestic dispute in December.

Given the defenses were dominating play in the first half, the St. Marys-Celina boy's soccer match on Thursday had the feel that one goal would do it for either team. [More]

ST. MARYS - The best way to avoid an upset is for the favorite to come out quickly and crush the confidence of the underdog.

That's what the Celina volleyball team did on Thursday night in Western Buckeye League action at Cook Gymnasium against St. Marys.

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Marion Local continued its hot streak to start the season, defeating St. Henry in three games in Midwest Athletic Conference action from The Hangar on Thursday.

NEW BREMEN - In her post-game comments Thursday night, New Bremen Cardinal volleyball coach Lisa Thobe knew her girls were in for a struggle when they met up with the Coldwater Cavaliers at Cardinal Gymnasium in Midwest Athletic Conference play.

Though the football season is 10 weeks long, with only about one-fourth of the teams qualifying for the playoffs, it's very important for teams to get off to a fast start. [More]