MARIA STEIN - A Mexican bishop is asking for support for a newly-established diocese he founded in a challenging region of his country.

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CELINA - A retired math teacher will take the reins as Mercer County treasurer until voters make their choice in November.

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GRAND LAKE - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park has been awarded a $10,984 marine patrol grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft.

Mercer County's 9.2 percent unemployment rate was the fifth lowest for March in Ohio, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

COLDWATER - Several key defensive plays, including one that ended the game, helped Coldwater fend off Celina, 4-3, in a Mercer County battle at Veterans Field on Monday.

NEW BREMEN - The St. Henry softball team came off the bus at New Bremen High School on Monday afternoon ready to swing the bats, as the Redskins pounded out 18 hits in a 17-4 five-inning run win over the Cardinals in Midwest Athletic Conference play.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Tyler Bruns shut down Shawnee with his pitching and the Redskins got a big defensive play to preserve his first vars