ST. MARYS - On a cool fall night in 1854, Minnie Warren and Jack Billings crossed a bridge just outside of Spencerville as they made their way home from a party.

Waiting for them on the bridge was a lone figure holding an ax. Upon further inspection, the couple realized it was Bill Jones, a man who had competed for Warren's affection and lost. [More]

CELINA - Voters on Nov. 8 will decide whether Republican Angela N. King or Democrat Sophia Rodriguez will win Ohio's 84th District Seat.

The seat, currently held by Republican Susan Manchester of Waynesfield, is part of the recently re-drawn lines for the Ohio House. The current 84th District includes all of Mercer County, southern Auglaize County and northern Darke County. [More]

CELINA - Mercer County voters will determine the fate of a new Mercer County Health District operating levy during the Nov. 8 general election after the levy failed at the May primary election.

If passed, the 0.55-mill, five-year levy would generate $623,120 the first year of collection, according to county health commissioner Jason Menchhofer. [More]

COLDWATER - The first time Coldwater and Spencerville played in girls soccer, the Cavaliers came away with a 1-0 win.  

Tuesday night in the teams' Division III sectional opener, the Cavaliers didn't waste time getting the lead and keeping it.
Photo album of the game

The Cavaliers scored six minutes into the match, added two more first-half goals and let the defense take control the rest of the way with a 3-0 win over the Bearcats at chilly, windy and wet Cavalier Stadium. [More]