ST. MARYS - The bleachers at the football stadium are in need of repair, but some school officials don't want to put any money into a facility that has a limited future. [More]

MINSTER - The 38th annual Oktoberfest is expected to draw thousands of people to Minster Machine Centennial Park this weekend.

They come to experience a tradition started in 1975 as a means of honoring the community's rich German heritage. [More]

A 51-year-old Rockford man faces 31 counts of public indecency after he allegedly exposed himself to female postal workers delivering mail.

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CELINA -Yard signs, stickers, buttons and other political ephemera about state and national candidates running in this year's presidential election are available at the recently-opened headquarters of the Mercer County Republicans and Democrats.

ST. MARYS - A local theater group has entered its fifth season with a colorful lineup and hope that its success will lead to a sixth season.

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FORT WAYNE - The mere presence of traditional country stalwart George Jones on stage and his wholehearted attempt to make it through his beloved, wee

The Cincinnati Bearcats are standing tall with a 3-0 record thus far in the early stages of the college football season and Eric Lefeld is a key contributor to the team's success. [More]

As first-year Coldwater assistant cross country coach Ashley Lefeld observes her runners execute their pre-meet rituals, it reminder her of back a decade or so ago to a time when she highlighted the local cross country scene.

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Celina's girls golf team competed in postseason action on Wednesday at the Division I sectional at Sycamore Springs and finished eighth in the team standings after a round of 462.

Ryan Sutter had set some lofty goals for his United Midwest Promoters (UMP) DirtCar Modified team prior to the 2012 racing season.

As the season enters its final stages, Sutter has accomplished many of those goals and is now hoping to bring home a coveted Eldora Speedway track championship.

This week is all about redemption for Celina's football team when Shawnee pays a visit to Celina Stadium on Friday night for their annual Western Buckeye League matchup.

The St. Henry-Marion Local football matchup often features cousins facing off on opposite sides against each other, and the Midwest Athletic Conference showdown between Mercer County rivals has been known to be called the Social Gathering.

FACTS & Figures:

499-262-21 - Record of Coldwater's football program since its inception in 1936. Win #500 could come Friday at Anna.

39.3 - Percentage of those 499 wins that came since 1995 under John Reed (168) and Chip Otten (28).