Friday, January 3rd, 2020
Influenza virus still present
From staff reports
ST. MARYS - Joint Township District Memorial Hospital officials are limiting visitors to minimize the spread of respiratory infections.
Officials at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater did not respond before deadline to messages asking if they were considering a similar visitor advisory. [More]
Indians snap losing skid to Wildcats with 43-36 victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery girls basketball coach Holly Gann felt like her squad had nothing to lose in facing defending state champion Minster on Thursday night.
The two teams have squared off in some good games over the past few years and the latest meeting was no different. [More]
Obituaries on January 3rd, 2020
Richard "Richie" Robert Bruns, age 45, Houston, passed away of natural causes W [More]
Local pictures on January 3rd, 2020
Subscriber stories on January 3rd, 2020
CELINA - Local farmers have until Feb. 28 to sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program, which offers a yearly rental payment in exchange for developing wildlife habitat and establishing approved plant species on marginally productive agricultural land.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners wrapped up 2019 by approving a $500,000 revolving loan to assist a new entity in its acquisition of Visions/AwardCraft, a Celina-based manufacturer of corporate awards with a global market.
CELINA - A Celina contractor this week was tapped to complete a tile-replacement project 2 miles east of Celina.
Mercer County commissioners, follo
Mercer County's unemployment rate dropped for the third consecutive month.
The county's rate dropped from 2.6% in October to 2.4% in November, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Mercer County has claimed Ohio's lowest rate since May 2016.
NEW BREMEN - The task was tall and tough for New Bremen Thursday night.
And the Cardinals weren't up for it.
Versailles' frontline of Lindsey Wi
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Marion Local girls basketball remained unbeaten Thursday night by rallying to defeat St. Henry 67-63 in overtime at the Hangar in Maria Stein.