CELINA - School board members have initiated a restructuring process that will result in some staffing cuts and internal audits in an effort to curb expenses and ward off deficit spending.

Board members at this week's regular meeting moved to eliminate the curriculum director position held by Vaughn Ray effective Aug. 1. [More]

CELINA - Big & Rich, the powerhouse Nashville duo behind party-starting megahits "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" and "Comin' to Your City," will bring their high-octane, humor-laced brand of country music to the 2025 Mercer County Fair.

Joined by their longtime musical associate Cowboy Troy, Big & Rich, who dominated country airwaves in the 2000s, are slated to take the grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Also on the bill is special guest Saw Crush. [More]

MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local School District is expected to see steady increases in revenues accompanied by rising cash balances according to a five-year plan presented Monday night by the district treasurer.

Treasurer Ryan Goldschmidt briefed b [More]

NEW BREMEN - Three seniors who left a significant presence on the New Bremen volleyball team and a senior running standout will continue their educations and competition on the college level after making their announcements on Monday.

Melina Sc [More]

CELINA -The sight of the American flag waving in the midday afternoon for many evokes patriotism, unity, pride and purpose.

Looking to honor the nation while at once raising funds for nonprofit endeavors, Celina Scouts have teamed up with the Celina Rotary Club to offer the American Flag Display Project. [More]

CELINA - Not many things compare to a crisp, cold beer after a long week. In that beer are four ingredients, countless hours and centuries of practice.

A pair of Wright State University-Lake Campus professors on Friday laid bare the intricacies and science behind brewing beer at home. [More]