Stories of meat-processing facilities struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic and tangles in the supply chains have made headlines around the country recently, and local food processors are doing what they can to prevent similar difficulties here.

CELINA - The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections continue to climb in Mercer County as five new positive tests raised the county's total to 38.

Auglaize County officials reported one new case on Tuesday, increasing the total there to 36. [More]

CELINA - In an abrupt turnaround, school board members at Tuesday's special meeting voted 3-2 against placing a building bond issue and tax levy on the Aug. 4 special election ballot.

ROCKFORD - Rockford Community Days has been canceled, along with most of the community's bicentennial celebrations.

Mayor Amy Joseph said the events were canceled during Tuesday's village council meeting as she ran through information on upcoming events.

MINSTER - The CEO of an Alabama energy company on Monday urged council members to allow his firm to continue construction of a second solar field.

Chatt picnic canceled

CHATTANOOGA - Organizers of the Chatt Farmers Picnic report this year's event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pand

Cory Luebke was a major part of Marion Local's athletic programs.

His left arm eventually got him to the major leagues.

"Marion's definitely not known for baseball when you look at all of our sports, but he was definitely a true gift," one panel member said.

The fire that Treva (Griesdorn) Fortkamp had as a basketball coach dates back to her days as a star for the Flyers.

It's what made her great.

"She is a true competitor in every facet, so it made her a great coach and a great basketball player," one panel member said.

While one summer baseball season was halted before it began, another was put on delay for a month in hopes of having a season.

The ACME Baseball Co [More]