CELINA - Leaders of a local organization with nearly 30 years of experience helping area young people have decided to change its name but not its purpose. [More]

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections Director Laura Bruns wants to have a new voting system in place by May, giving officials ample time to get accustomed to it ahead of the 2020 presidential race.

COLDWATER - The Coldwater Chamber of Commerce will kick off the village's holiday shopping season Sunday with the Hometown Christmas and Shop Local events from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

COLUMBUS - State Sen. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, was elected senate majority whip for the 133rd General Assembly by the Senate Majority Caucus this week.

As whip, Huffman will be responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the Senate floor.

WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County website will soon get a redesign that could cost between $14,000 and $15,750.

County commissioners approved a resolution on Thursday approving a quote from Midnet Media to make the change.

SIDNEY - Marion Local's Nate Bruns chuckled when asked if he woke up Friday feeling dangerous like Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Celina senior Parker Maurer kicked off the high school bowling season in style with a perfect game as the Bulldogs defeated Parkway in the season-opening match at Plaza Lanes.