Four candidates seeking public office in Mercer County were disqualified from the general election in November after their petitions were rejected by the board of elections this week.

ST. MARYS - Despite failed contract negotiations, St. Marys school board members on Wednesday approved a contract with the union representing classified employees. [More]

CELINA - The cackling of chickens in the poultry barn was drowned out Wednesday afternoon as contestants of all ages screamed for their mommas.

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CELINA - Mercer County health officials on Wednesday briefly discussed a recent Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Mercer and Auglaize counties.

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A 29-year-old Celina man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to a charge alleging he critically injured his girlfriend's 4-month-old baby.

GRAND LAKE - The annual drawing for a chance to use 69 waterfowl blind sites for hunting on Grand Lake will be held Saturday at the Mercer Wildlife Area.

A Celina man remained in serious condition this morning at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, after being struck by a vehicle on a Celina street Wednesday evening.

    NEW BREMEN - With a bond issue for construction of a new K-6 building on the November ballot, board of education members Wednesday night heard a presentation regarding what can be done to increase the reliability of old boilers at the existing elementary/junior high school.

Five people were injured when two vehicles collided at 7:09 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Brockman and Chickasaw roads.

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COLDWATER - The sixth annual Lefeld Implement Classic PBA Central Region bowling tournament will look to continue the tradition of great action that comes to Coldwater's Pla-Mor Lanes. [More]

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Minster had its four lowest scores in the 70s and amassed a team score of 305 to run away with the Auglaize County Invitational title on Wednesday at Arrowhead. It was the second win in as many days for the Wildcats on their home course.