To all you boys and girls out there: Santa Claus is on his way.

According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Santa left the North Pole early this morning and is expected to be in the Mercer County area late tonight.

ST. MARYS - A 23-year police veteran has been named the new police chief in St. Marys.

Sergeant Mark Ernst, 48, was appointed the new chief Monday [More]

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners this morning approved action to place a tax levy on the ballot in May to support the disabled.

Voters at the M [More]

Two local men are facing jail time after pleading guilty Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas court in two separate sexual offense cases.

Adam Steinbrunner, 38, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to four counts of voyeurism. He faces up to two years in prison and a $4,000 fine.

WAPAKONETA - Marion Local used an aggressive mentality on offense and defense to earn a 51-41 victory over Wapakoneta on Monday night at Redskin Gymnasium.

ST. HENRY - A great defensive effort and a game-changing run in the second quarter helped St. Henry knock off Wapakoneta 50-41 on Monday night.

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Celina's girls basketball team outscored Findlay 13-4 in the final two minutes of the game to hold off a Trojans comeback attempt and the Bulldogs picked up their first win of the season in a 54-43 triumph in Hancock County on Monday night.