CELINA - City council members at Monday night's meeting gave a group of citizens the green light to proceed with their plans to add five decorative archways at key entrances to downtown and the lakefront area, accenting Celina's status as bourgeoning destination town.

Marion Local treasurer Ryan Goldschmidt warned school board members Monday night of the possible negative impact legislation pending in the Ohio General Assembly could have on school district budgets. [More]

Celina City Schools treasurer Michelle Mawer decried state legislation both enacted and pending that together could cause the district to lose millions in funding in the coming years.

Fort Recovery Local Schools' is projected to remain financially healthy in fiscal year 2026, although revenue cuts are on the horizon due to predicted decreases in state funding and income tax revenue.

At Monday night's St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education meeting, Treasurer Jennifer Bruns presented a financial forecast showing the district in stable condition for now but facing long-term funding pressures as state aid stagnates and local tax burdens continue to rise.

NEW BREMEN - Village councilors approved on third and final reading an ordinance to modify the village electricity rates to reflect a 6% increase effective Jan. 15, 2026.

ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council moved forward Monday night on several measures involving equipment sales, infrastructure improvements and community projects, while also discussing public safety and upcoming events.

COLDWATER - Village leadership changed hands at Monday's village council meeting with Jason Eyink as the village administrator. Eyink replaces Eric Thomas, who held the position for 23 years.

The Mercer County Adult Detention Facility in Celina and the Van Wert County Correctional Facility in Van Wert are both set to receive $128,000 grants to help sheriffs prioritize addiction treatment for jail inmates, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Friday.

  ST. MARYS - The postseason could not have started any better for the St. Marys boys and girls soccer programs, taking their opening round wins in a doubleheader of games at Roughrider Field. [More]