Celina city administration officials are seeking to raise water rates by more than 30 percent to maintain existing water plant operations.

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Festus, a 39-year-old mule ridden by PJ Wyatt at Thursday's Junior Fair Horse and Pony Contesting Show, didn't let old age get in his way.

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Two agriculture experts from Israel visited farmers in Mercer County on Thursday to exchange ideas and discuss how they can help one another.

For both men, agriculture is in their blood, the same way it is for many farmers around here.

ST. HENRY - All three school principals received a one-year merit raise salary increase of 3 percent for the 2006-2007 school year at Thursday night's special St. Henry Consolidate School board of education meeting.

COLDWATER - The Coldwater Exempted Village School board of education finally approved the Tri Star agreement Tuesday night after debating the school's role in the program's future for over half-a-year. [More]

In the last 28 years, Donna Scheideberg has delivered close to 6,000 babies.

"That's like a whole city," she says laughing.

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Saturday kicks off three programs of harness racing at the Mercer County Fair.

Saturday's night of racing begins at 7 p.m. with nine races while Sunday will have a matinee card of eight races starting at 1:30 p.m. with Monday night wrapping up the racing with a 7 p.m. start.

The Giant Hardy Hibiscus is in its full glory right now and it begs for attention.

Just ask local residents who often are stopped by strangers who can't help but inquire about the magnificent plant with showy dinner plate size flowers.