CELINA - For some, nothing starts a fall morning like a fresh donut from the local bakery. For others, a brisk run might do the trick.

Roughly 400 did both - at the same time - on Saturday. [More]

GRAND LAKE - A local official disagrees with a state consultant's assertion that this year's alum treatment on Grand Lake to stop toxic blue-green algae blooms didn't work.

CELINA -  The second casino tax revenue check due in the county's coffers later this month is $71,150 - double the $35,647 netted in late July. Each Ohio county nets quarterly casino tax payments.

CELINA - Four Mercer County political organizations joined forces Sunday afternoon to host Rally in the Park, a venue for conservative politicians, spiritual leaders and other speakers to address the public at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. An estimated 250-300 people attended.

Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters finished the Division II girls state golf tournament with All-Ohio honors after moving into the top 10 on the second day of competition on Ohio State University's Gray Course.

OTTAWA - Defiance's Abel Flores dominated Saturday's Western Buckeye League boys cross country race and helped the Bulldogs edge Van Wert for the league championship.