MARIA STEIN - A new 50-foot tall steel cross erected Tuesday was built as a spiritual landmark for generations to come.

The 11,000-pound cross, made of shiny stainless steel, was a gift to the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein along St. Johns Road, donated by its board members. The donors said its presence will serve as a towering welcome to retreat house visitors. [More]

Three area men face charges after they allegedly climbed the Chickasaw water tower early Sunday morning and then left the scene before authorities arrived.

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call at 3:55 a.m. but found no one in the area. A subsequent call indicated the trio had climbed down and left in a blue four-wheel drive pickup truck with a loud exhaust. They were last seen headed southbound on state Route 716 in the direction of Maria Stein. [More]

Just two days after its best offensive game of the summer, Grand Lake was handcuffed by Lake Erie on Tuesday evening.

The Mariners were shut out for the first six innings before falling to the Monarchs, 6-2, in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play at Jim Hoess Field. [More]