CELINA - The 173rd Mercer County Fair kicks off today, setting in motion a whirlwind celebration of the area's proud agricultural heritage with top-notch entertainment and performances, animals aplenty and over 35 food vendors serving up an array of fair-food staples.

A couple of Neil Armstrong's jet engines from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum were given second lives recently through collaborations with Tri-Star Career Compact and the Neil Armstrong Airport, a museum news release reports.

CELINA - A 52-year-old Celina man was arrested last weekend in Celina after police reportedly located drugs in his pockets during a bicycle stop.

A criminal complaint was filed against William R. Fetters for one count of possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

CELINA - Two people were arraigned and one person was sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.

Nakayla J. Hall, 27, Lima, was or

The 105th session of the Mercer County Fair will be underway Aug. 10-15, under the supervision of W.F. Archer, secretary. This brings nostalgic memories to Mercer County's elder citizens who remember the Great Banner Fair at the turn of the century.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Northmoor hosted this year's edition of the Auglaize County boys golf tournament, with the team championship coming down to a tiebreaker.