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Cooper Farms buys area co-op
By Nancy Allen
FORT RECOVERY - Cooper Farms has completed its acquisition of Fort Recovery Equity Exchange, a member-owned cooperative that produces eggs and pullets (young chickens) in Fort Recovery.
Cooper Farms in May announced its intent to purchase the co-op and said the companies had been in discussions for 18 months. [More]
County seeks to lend funds for new Celina restaurant, factory in St. Henry
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday took action on proposed revolving loans to help establish a new restaurant in Celina and a manufacturing business in St. Henry.
Commissioners agreed to notify the public of their intent to request $100,000 in Community Development Block Grants to loan to Good Food Inc. for a fast-food style restaurant to be built at 911 E. Wayne St., the site of a former roller rink. [More]
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Counties' farmers can apply for funds
Local farmers can apply for funds to begin conservation practices to reduce harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie.
The funds are available through the Lake Erie Nutrient Reduction Program that was signed into law this year by Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
Near-record fair attendance reported
CELINA - Cool temperatures and sunshine filled most days at this year's Mercer County Fair, resulting in near-record attendance.
The 162nd Mercer County Fair closed Thursday with attendance up every day except Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, fair director Cara Muhlenkamp said.
Sources takes steps to disband
CELINA - Sources Community Network Services board members are tying up financial, legal and regulatory loose ends before handing power over to an outside agency.
SWCD to start push for mowing, haying on filter strips
The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has endorsed the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District's efforts to allow farmers to mow and/or harvest part of their filter strips as hay at a reduced soil rental rate.
Neil Armstrong Airport manager resigns
NEW KNOXVILLE - Longtime Neil Armstrong Airport Manager Sean Stroh has resigned.
Auglaize County Commissioner Doug Spencer on Thursday said Stroh accepted a position at a private company and officially gave his notice late last week. Stroh has been with the county-owned airport for 15 years.
Squad run in Celina leads to discovery of drugs
A Thursday morning ambulance call for a man who had reportedly overdosed led to a search warrant and the discovery of suspected heroin and marijuana.
Part of Celina street still closed due to gasoline leak
CELINA - The 100 block of South Ash Street remained closed this morning as city officials dealt with additional gasoline seeping from the nearby Sunoco Gas Station.
2014 Mercer County Junior Fair livestock sale
Others not available for photos include:
  The reserve champion market dairy goat, shown by Washington Winners member Sam Phares, son of Kent and Barb, which sold for $350 to Woodlawn Rentals, LP Farms and State Rep. Jim Buchy.
Indians win at Hickory Sticks
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery had four strong rounds of golf in capturing the Lancer Boys Golf Invitational on Thursday at Hickory Sticks in Van Wert. The meet was postponed on Monday due to weather.
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