CELINA - Eighteen new positive coronavirus tests were reported on Thursday, raising Mercer County's total number of confirmed cases to 59 - more than triple the number of cases reported last Monday. [More]

Mercer and Auglaize County residents are showing their support for moms and local businesses by shopping locally and staying mindful this Mother's Day.

Local school officials are keeping a close eye on budget projections with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine planning to slice $355 million in state funding for schools.

CELINA - Five people recently were arrested by Celina police after traffic stops, according to a news release.

Officers reportedly stepped up traff

ST. HENRY - A Celina man arrested after the search of a St. Henry-area home was found to have more than 16 grams of methamphetamine, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release.

Rockford cancels festivities

ROCKFORD - Bicentennial celebration organizers have reluctantly canceled all events for the year.

"Being our bicen [More]

Chris Stucke is one of several multi-sport standouts at Marion Local.

Stucke's tireless work ethic is what stood out to his teammates and coaches.

Basketball was the sport Lori Albers played in college.

But she had zero limits on overall athletic ability.

"She was just an all-around great athlete," one panel member said.