WAPAKONETA - In an effort to calm growing concerns from residents, the Wapakoneta Police Department launched a "Flock Safety Transparency Portal" website this week, which offers up-to-date statistics and insight from the six license plate readers posted around the outskirts of town. [More]

CELINA - A 37-year-old Dayton man accused of trespassing in the home of a St. Henry woman while she was present was arrested this week on preliminary charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

At the time of Casey E.M. Bowman's arrest on Wednesday, he was also reportedly in possession of a stolen truck, a stolen license plate and suspected methamphetamine. [More]

CELINA - A popular local food truck is set to expand with a permanent carryout and drive-thru restaurant in the former Bob Evans restaurant on Market Street in Celina, a move the business owner hopes will revitalize the once thriving block.

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ROCKFORD - The Ohio Department of Transportation recently shared its plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop with Rockford Mayor Ron Searight, citing an excess of traffic collisions.

The intersection, located just south of town in Dublin Township, will soon be outfitted with four stop signs with flashing perimeters, Searight told village councilors at their regular meeting Tuesday night. [More]

WAPAKONETA - Bryson Cartwright, 11, and his one-and-a-half-year-old, 1,469-pound market steer Sparkee are pulling double duty this week.

In addition to appearing at the 174th Auglaize County Fair, the duo will head to Columbus on Wednesday to take part in the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show at the Ohio State Fair to raise awareness and funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. [More]