GRAND LAKE - Several officials this week are conducting a pilot test at a farm in the Grand Lake watershed to evaluate the efficacy of a two-part nutrient removal system on both dairy and swine manure. [More]

COLUMBUS - A quarter of a million dollars for shoreline and water-quality improvements on Grand Lake is among several local projects included in the state capital budget, which was passed in the Ohio House on Wednesday on a 92-3 vote.

NEW BREMEN - Today's classes at New Bremen Local Schools were canceled due to a sewage line leak, superintendent Jason Schrader said.

A sewer line clean-out cap came off, causing a leak at around noon on Wednesday at the middle school, Schrader said this morning.

CELINA - A Celina man was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly admitted to possessing drugs.

James D. Thompson, 44, 217 Parkview Drive, is be

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One coach and several area basketball players were on the All-Northwest District basketball team when it was released on Wednesday evening.

VAN WERT - On St. Patrick's Day, everybody seems to be a bit Irish.

A good way to celebrate that touch of Irish commonality is with Chloe Agnew, w