Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Classroom lettuce crop is a hit with middle schoolers
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY - The produce growing inside of Fort Recovery Middle School isn't just a science project - it's what's for lunch.
In a collaboration with the school's food service department, science teacher Crystal Fullenkamp, with some help from her students, has successfully grown two life cycles of Green Star and Romaine lettuce inside her classroom using a hydroponic tower system. [More]
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CELINA - A 51-year-old Celina man wanted in both Mercer and Darke counties was taken into custody Friday in Celina by a special response team, a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman states.
MARIA STEIN - A new building dubbed Stein Plaza will go up soon in the Marion Industrial Park, providing 7,500 square feet of space for a new optometry business as well as the expansion of other established firms.
St. Marys picks up WBL softball win over Wapakoneta
ST. MARYS - Eddie Rabbit's classic tune "I Love a Rainy Night" played over the loudspeakers at the conclusion of Friday night's St. Marys-Wapakoneta softball game.
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The St. Marys girls track and field team captured the team championship at the Joe Ward Invitational hosted by Sidney High School at Sidney Memorial Stadium.