ROSSBURG - On and off the track Nick Hoffman had a life-changing, career-altering World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway.
Two days after signing a contract to drive the Dirt Late Model for motorsports juggernaut Spire Motorsports next year, Hoffman drove around race-long leader Ryan Gustin on lap 89 and went on to capture the 56th annual World 100 and the $100,000 top prize. [More]
COLDWATER - Versiti Blood Center of Ohio - Dayton is endeavoring to enhance area awareness of its name and its mission as it is the sole blood supplier to Mercer Health, the local health care system anchored by Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a disappointing loss against Coldwater last week, New Knoxville coach Ellie Gabel wanted to see more against Fort Loramie on Saturday.
Area boys golf braved the early precipitation at the Mercer County Elks with the Nate Niekamp Invitational on Saturday, held in honor the St. Henry golfer who died in 2022 after a battle with cancer.
CELINA - Celina City Schools' new grades 7-12 building will boast Legacy Hallway, a series of areas dedicated to showcasing the district's rich history, culture, achievements and accomplished figures.
"Overall, I think our (goal) is to honor the [More]
RUSSIA - The Village of Russia in Shelby County has been awarded a $1,131,600 investment from the Economic Development Administration, a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, to support the development of Commerce Park in the village.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. For tens of millions of Americans, the impact of that day resonated through the ensuing years and decades in the form of a simple promise they made to themselves, to their [More]
ROCKFORD - It is hard to be perfect, but through eight games Parkway's volleyball team has defined the word, as the Panthers made quick work of Marion Local in a 25-14, 25-15, 25-20 sweep in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
The win not only keeps Parkway unbeaten at 8-0, but the sweep continues a now 21-0 combined match score in the young season. [More]
CHICKASAW - Councilors took the first step toward a major improvement project Wednesday night when they passed a resolution to seek $1 million in state funds to help finance the future reconstruction of two village streets.
ST. MARYS - A first half goal proved to be all St. Marys needed for a 1-0 victory over Celina in a battle of unbeaten soccer rivals Thursday evening at Roughrider Field.
Celina picked up its first Western Buckeye League volleyball win of the season and snapped a four-match losing streak with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-18 win over Van Wert at the Cougar Den on Thursday night.
CELINA - Whether a homeowner chooses to tackle a project themselves or hire a professional depends on their comfort level, a local handyman who has been in the business for six years said.
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact's agricultural industrial technology program is now a certified Kubota Tech program, offering students access to Kubota equipment and engines valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, and providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for a career in the off-road diesel equipment industry. [More]
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education members again heard that the district has not received its real estate tax revenue from the county because of statewide delays from property tax reform legislation passed in last year's state budget.
CELINA - Mercer County Health District's finances continue to exceed expectations, with its cash reserves seeing slight improvements in the month of August.
After more than a year of regulatory limbo, the federal law that threatened farmers and small businesses with onerous new reporting tasks related to their ownership details has been functionally disarmed.
During the Indian War, the Fort Harmar Treaty brought a temporary peace, but the steady encroachment of white settlers into the Indian country brought restlessness and eventually hostility among the various tribes.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Village council members in New Knoxville approved an emergency resolution updating the village's funding commitment for the Moulton Angle Road project during their regular meeting Wednesday night.
CELINA - A 29-year-old Kentucky man was sentenced to probation and ordered to undergo treatment this week for a drug possession charge in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - Drug and firearm charges were filed Tuesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court against a 52-year-old Celina man after his arrest last week in Celina.
With the rain removed from the forecast, St. Marys' and Celina's boys golf teams played their rescheduled Western Buckeye League contest at Northmoor on Wednesday afternoon.
Last season, New Bremen handed Coldwater its third loss of the season in winning a 16-7 battle in New Bremen on Oct. 10.
This year, the teams meet Friday at Cavalier Stadium with Coldwater standing 3-0 and 1-0 in the Midwest Athletic Conference after last Friday's 35-9 win at Fort Recovery.
Last Season: Parker Wynk's five-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Schlater in overtime and Bridon Jeffries' point-after lifted Celina to a 38-37 victory over Van Wert at Eggerss Stadium.
