Officials estimate that hundreds of local ash trees are infected and dying from a small bug that's invaded the U.S.

The destructive emerald ash bor [More]

Only one of four polling locations at local schools in Mercer County will be moved for the November general election despite pleas by superintendents who don't want to host the voters.

CELINA - A new restroom will be constructed at Celina's Eastview Park to replace the one destroyed during a tornado in April.

Council members this week unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the safety service director to advertise and accept bids for the project.

NEW BREMEN - Callie Wells pondered the door prizes at the eighth annual New Bremen Parks Fishing Derby before plucking a box of neon-colored worms.

"I haven't caught anything yet but maybe these worms will draw some attention," she said. [More]

NEW BREMEN - A water advisory for the village remains in effect as officials continue to take steps to avoid depletion of wells in the wake of hot, dry weather.

GRAND LAKE - Officials this week accepted a $100,000 grant to enhance efforts to clean Grand Lake.

Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the rural rehabilitation grant from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to fund an alum application at Prairie Creek on the south side of the lake.

ROCKFORD - Rockford natives Paul and Dorothy Schumm Shaffer have dedicated their lives to giving back, surpassing $1 million in charitable donations.

The Shaffers, who celebrated their 60th anniversary in June, believe giving should be a part of life. [More]

A 41-year-old Celina man remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility after authorities found an active methamphetamine lab at the home he shared with two other people.

MARIA STEIN - Construction workers continue to level and seed ground as the sanitary sewer project winds down, according to reports presented during the July meeting of the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO).

A trend is emerging of increasing cremations in this area.

"It used to be almost taboo, but it is more accepted now," funeral director Mary Jo Hellwarth said.

CELINA - A new location to buy and lease in-home medical equipment and supplies has opened in Celina. Therapy and 24-hour on-call services also are available.

CELINA - Just over a week ago the Grand Lake Mariners felt they were contenders for one of the six Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League postseason berths.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Greenville GTI and Vandalia remain alive in the running for a state ACME title after winning elimination games on Tuesday night at Montgomery Field in Celina.