It's likely that wind turbines will invade the landscape in southern Mercer County in the next few years, officials say.

Although no wind farm projects have been approved for the area, the possibility of their towering presence and economic impact has some people skeptical of their arrival. [More]

Tax breaks can be the icing on the cake for companies seeking to build wind farms in Ohio.

Without tax exemptions - like those given in recently-passed Senate Bill 232 - wind turbines might remain scarce in the Buckeye State, said Dayna Baird, a lobbyist for the wind energy industry.

CELINA - Some citizens wonder if the money generated from a proposed income tax increase would be set aside just for the fire and police departments, city firefighter and levy campaign member Brian Anderson told city council during a Monday night meeting.

CELINA - City council members Monday evening passed first reading of an ordinance to obtain an additional 2.5 megawatts of electricity through American Municipal Power (AMP) over the objection of Mayor Sharon LaRue.

Three political newcomers are challenging Republican Congressman John Boehner for his seat with the U.S. House of Representatives.

Democrat Justin

ST. HENRY - Village council members continued action Monday night to give a 40 percent tax abatement to a new business complex on North Eastern Avenue.

MINSTER - Minster Historical Society has cooked up a tasty fundraising project to ensure the preservation of local documents for future generations. [More]

COLDWATER - Village council's finance committee is proposing a 25-cent hourly raise (approximately 1 percent) for village employees next year.

"This will be equal to a $10 a week raise for salaried employees," finance committee chairman Joe Knapschaefer told council during a meeting Monday.

ST. MARYS - City council members Monday heard second reading for the installation of a water backflow prevention device to prevent contamination, in accordance with the Ohio EPA. The third and final reading will be done at the council's next meeting Nov. 8.

The Western Buckeye League volleyball coaches honored Celina standout hitter Erin Dorsten with the WBL Player of the Year award in helping the Bulldogs win their third straight WBL title this season.

Just one week remains in the high school football regular season, and several teams either earned or lost their chance at a playoff berth last weekend.

A soil health workshop for Grand Lake Watershed farmers and other ag officials will be held Nov. 9 at the Knights of St. John hall in Maria Stein from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.