MARIA STEIN - Dozens of the area's most accomplished artists have been selected to showcase their works at the second annual Artistry at The Harvest Barn, a fine art show and sale that carries on the tradition and prestige of a similarly named event that put Mercer County on the map for art lovers.

ROCKFORD - Village councilors confirmed a gas leak occurred in the village Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.

"A gas line was hit during co

ST. MARYS - Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials will attempt to make Grand Lake a great place to fish for saugeye, a hybrid cross between female walleye and male sauger that makes for an exciting catch and a delicious meal. [More]

Employment in Ohio increased more than any other state in the nation in February, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics news release.

"The

MINSTER - Village administrator Don Harrod told the Minster Village Council Tuesday night work on a State Route 66 pedestrian crossing near Memorial Field is moving along at a rapid pace.

MINSTER - The Minster Police Department will host an open house Saturday for local residents to view the completed $2.55 million project that included an addition and the renovation of the existing building.

CELINA - A former co-owner of Moeller Brew Barn was indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court late last month and arrested on Monday on charges of passing bad checks and theft.

CELINA -Colbie Kinney didn't give Minster much, but the Wildcats were able to push two runs across against Celina, then relied on veteran pitcher Brooklyn Osterloh to work out of jams for the Wildcats to pick up a 2-0 softball victory on Tuesday at Jim Hoess Field. [More]

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Kasey Gross allowed just one walk over seven innings in throwing the area's first no-hitter of the season as St. Marys shut out Lima Central Catholic 2-0 on Tuesday at K.C. Geiger Park.

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local plated three runs in a wild fifth inning and held on for a 5-2 win over Celina on Tuesday evening at the Airport in Maria Stein.