Law enforcement officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties had reported a few slideoff accidents likely caused by icy road conditions, but nothing serious by press time Wednesday.

CELINA - The May 3 primary election in Mercer County will feature contested Republican races for common pleas court judge and a county commissioner seat and multiple tax levies, pending certification by the board of elections.

CELINA - Stalwart agriculture educator Dennis Riethman plans to call it a day from a 43-year career that saw the Minster native teach at Coldwater High School and head up The Ohio State University Extension in Mercer County.

CELINA - Sophia Rodriguez, a high school teacher, restauranteur and former Celina City Council president, on Wednesday announced her candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives. [More]

  CELINA - Seven Mercer County residents have died and 177 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since last week, according to a county health department news release Wednesday. [More]

CELINA - Garmann/Miller of Minster has been selected as the architectural firm for Celina City School's $126.8 million building project, according to school superintendent Ken Schmiesing.

A week after going above and beyond to defeat Versailles to claim sole possession of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference, New Bremen will look to maintain that spot against a tough foe on the road.