Christmas can be a time of joy and wonder, but for many families the holiday season reinforces the feeling of loss for loved ones who died in the name of freedom.

CELINA - A new business offering a treasure trove of discounted items ranging from electronics to home goods has opened on the corner of Market Street and Leblond Street.

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Health members may seek legal action against two Blackcreek Township homeowners after they reportedly refused to cooperate with board orders to install a septic system.

CHICKASAW - Village officials are moving ahead with plans to install three new signs to welcome visitors to town after learning a grant will cover the cost of the project.

WAPAKONETA - It was quite appropriate that the backyard battle on the mats between St. Marys and Wapakoneta would come down to the final bout.

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CELINA - A little bit of offense would have gone a long way.

Celina put the clamps on Shawnee for most of the game, but struggled to generate points in a 36-28 Western Buckeye League girls basketball loss to the Indians Thursday evening at the Fieldhouse.

Compiled By Tom Haines
and Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local outlasted St. Henry in overtime for a 52-49 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Redskin Gymnasium Thursday night.