Bringing manufacturing back to Ohio is one of Gov. John Kasich's top priorities this year.
Maybe he should take a look at Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Eight of the top 10 employers in both counties are from the manufacturing sector. And both counties have consistently had some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Mercer County had the lowest rate in 9 of 12 months last year. [More]
ST. MARYS - A new Red Cross director has taken the role of leading the way to recovery when disaster strikes in Auglaize County.
Former St. Marys fire chief Ken Cline came out of retirement Jan. 9 to head the Auglaize chapter of the nonprofit organization. Former director Adam Suchland of New Bremen resigned Oct. 25 after being arrested in Lima for soliciting a prostitute while using an agency vehicle. [More]
A 27-year-old Celina man faces a felony charge stemming from the theft of construction supplies from Shinn Brothers Inc.
Grant Lee Sullivan, 632 Grove St., Apt. 7, was taken into custody Wednesday and booked into the Mercer County Detention Center in connection with the theft initially reported to Celina Police on Jan. 4. [More]
A national public relations expert will talk to local farmers about how to counter the bad rap they are getting over the toxic algae conditions in Grand Lake.
CELINA - This may be the last year Celina receives a check from Pepsi for selling its products on city properties and at city events unless a new contract is reached.
Several local teenagers face misdemeanor charges in connection with the theft of an iPod at Celina High School.
A student contacted Celina Police on Jan. 20 regarding the theft of her portable media player. An investigation led to the identification of a 15-year-old female suspect.
CELINA - The Celina to Kent State University connection experienced an expansion on Wednesday.
Celina's middle distance and distance standout runner Hannah Fleck signed a National Letter-of-Intent to continue her running career with the Mid-American Conference's Golden Flashes.
COLDWATER - It seems appropriate that Mike Seas' choice of college involves some distance.
Coldwater's cross country and distance track standout will make the trek to the University of Wyoming to attend college and run for the Cowboys' programs.
It has been an up and down season for Celina's boys' basketball team.
After alternating wins and losses during the first eight games of the season, Celina suffered a four-game losing streak and the Bulldogs were struggling to find confidence.
