CELINA - While the bird flu woes of early 2025 appeared to be a problem of the past, the disease is slowly creeping back into central Ohio and northern Indiana as fall waterfowl migration season continues.

CELINA - A 20-year-old Rockford man accused of engaging in sexual conduct with an 11-year-old child appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Friday.

A portion of a Celina street was temporarily closed on Friday for over two hours due to a gas leak, according to news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.

CELINA - The composition of Celina City Council is poised for a major shakeup as three councilors, all Republicans, opted not to file for reelection this year, and four of five council races are contested in the Nov. 4 general election.

WAPAKONETA - A 37-year-old man who jumped out of an Auglaize County courthouse window and led authorities on a multi-county, 60-mile pursuit in February was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison last week. [More]

A Mercer County agency is experiencing some minor effects related to the ongoing government shutdown.

The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District phones are down due to the federal government's ongoing shutdown that is now in its 11th day.

CASSELLA - An Osgood teen was airlifted on Friday afternoon after his motorcycle reportedly hit the back of a box truck near the intersection of Cassella-Montezuma Road and State Route 119.

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities this week recognized four Mercer County residents for the difference they're making for their communities and their employers. [More]

MARIA STEIN - Over the course of Marion Local's now 72-game winning streak, there have been a fair share of blowouts, leading to boring football games. After a thrilling 28-27 double-overtime victory over Anna, Coach Tim Goodwin was asked just how exciting games like that are. [More]

NEW BREMEN - Coming in riding a three-game losing streak, New Bremen pumped some life back into its season with its first victory over Coldwater since 1997.

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Reece Wendel rushed for 287 yards and three touchdowns as Fort Recovery fended off a determined Parkway squad and picked up a 41-27 victory on Friday night at Panther Stadium in Rockford.

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Celina had one comeback in them, but Bath held off a second chance.  

The Wildcats scored 21 straight points to break up a 28-all tie in the third quarter and held on to beat the Bulldogs 49-35 in Western Buckeye League action at Bath Stadium on Friday night.