Local farmers can apply for funds to begin conservation practices to reduce harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie.
The funds are available through the Lake Erie Nutrient Reduction Program that was signed into law this year by Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
CELINA - Cool temperatures and sunshine filled most days at this year's Mercer County Fair, resulting in near-record attendance.
The 162nd Mercer County Fair closed Thursday with attendance up every day except Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, fair director Cara Muhlenkamp said.
CELINA - Sources Community Network Services board members are tying up financial, legal and regulatory loose ends before handing power over to an outside agency.
FORT RECOVERY - Cooper Farms has completed its acquisition of Fort Recovery Equity Exchange, a member-owned cooperative that produces eggs and pullets (young chickens) in Fort Recovery. [
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The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has endorsed the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District's efforts to allow farmers to mow and/or harvest part of their filter strips as hay at a reduced soil rental rate.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday took action on proposed revolving loans to help establish a new restaurant in Celina and a manufacturing business in St. Henry. [
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NEW KNOXVILLE - Longtime Neil Armstrong Airport Manager Sean Stroh has resigned.
Auglaize County Commissioner Doug Spencer on Thursday said Stroh accepted a position at a private company and officially gave his notice late last week. Stroh has been with the county-owned airport for 15 years.
A Thursday morning ambulance call for a man who had reportedly overdosed led to a search warrant and the discovery of suspected heroin and marijuana.
CELINA - The 100 block of South Ash Street remained closed this morning as city officials dealt with additional gasoline seeping from the nearby Sunoco Gas Station.
Others not available for photos include:
The reserve champion market dairy goat, shown by Washington Winners member Sam Phares, son of Kent and Barb, which sold for $350 to Woodlawn Rentals, LP Farms and State Rep. Jim Buchy.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery had four strong rounds of golf in capturing the Lancer Boys Golf Invitational on Thursday at Hickory Sticks in Van Wert. The meet was postponed on Monday due to weather.
