Gasoline prices may be falling, at least temporarily, but another crisis appears to be looming from the fallout: credit card debt.

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A former Fort Recovery police chief has been indicted on charges he allegedly threatened the well- being of an area woman and watched places she is known to frequent. [More]

Legendary singer and songwriter Carole King, also known for her advocacy of the environment, considers herself just like most people living in small town America.

NEW BREMEN - Plans to build a lockkeeper's house on the west bank of the Miami and Erie Canal moved another step closer to reality Tuesday night as village councilors reviewed the interior layout prepared by a local design firm.

COLDWATER - There's a new book in town. In fact, it's about the town and the history of Coldwater American Legion Post 470.

Compiled by Coldwater residents Don Wellman (post historian) and Roselyn Post (graphics assistance), the 380-page book recently was printed. [More]

Leigha Wieman is a determined, headstrong young lady who can beat cancer, if anyone can, says close friend, Michelle Agler of Rockford.

In July, Wieman, 25, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The diagnosis came after Wieman had undergone surgery for back fractures.

A pair of similar teams will square off in Western Buckeye League play on Friday night in Kenton as the Celina football team will make the long trek into Hardin County to face the Wildcats.

Week Five is now complete, which means the high school football regular season is now half over.

At this time every year, you can look at the computer points of each of the 24 regions in the state and unofficially eliminate half the teams from serious playoff contention.

Compiled by Ryan Hines

The Celina girls tennis team wrapped up its regular season with a 4-1 victory over Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday afternoon at the High School Courts.

Versailles' Courtney Barlage captured the Midwest Athletic Conference Girls Golfer of the Year honors thanks to a strong showing at the MAC tournament last Saturday at Stillwater.

In what has become a classic rivalry over the last 10 years, the Flyers and Blue Jays come in with plenty of momentum. St. John's holds the slim 16-15 advantage in the series.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Road Warriors - It's always tough to win games on the road in the Midwest Athletic Conference, but Minster has done a pretty good job this season of doing just that.