WAPAKONETA - Despite the divisive politics surrounding vaccines, they remain the most effective and safe way to protect against disease, Auglaize County medical director Dr. Juan Torres said at the regular county health department board meeting on Tuesday.

ST. MARYS - A St. Marys City Schools bus driver was dismissed from their job at the district due to an incident in which a child was left on a bus alone for an undisclosed period of time last week, superintendent Bill Ruane said. [More]

Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz celebrated the opening of the new welcome center at Lake Loramie State

ST. HENRY - Trump-backed biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy laid out his vision Tuesday night for transforming Ohio into one of the greatest states

CELINA - A 38-year-old Celina man accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend on Friday was arrested this week on felony domestic violence charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

CELINA - Two Celina residents were arrested this month in Auglaize County on separate incidents related to drug possession and tampering with evidence.

ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night to celebrate a strong start to the school year while approving staffing changes, new contracts, student fundraisers, equipment purchases and donations.

COLDWATER - After Coldwater and Botkins played to a 1-1 draw in the first half, the Trojans scored twice in the second half to pull away from the Cavaliers 3-1 in Western Ohio Soccer League action Tuesday night at Cavalier Stadium. [More]

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Minster picked up its third straight win to reach .500 at 6-6 with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-17 volleyball victory over fellow Auglaize County team St. Marys on Tuesday night at Wildcat Gymnasium. The Roughriders drop to 4-7.