CELINA - Grand Lake's history is filled with more than fond memories and summer fun. It also has its share of murder, mystery and mayhem.

Members of the Lake Improvement Association got a glimpse into the lake's darker history Saturday morning during their regular meeting, with five spooky stories presented by former visitor center executive director Donna Grube and Mercer County Commissioner Brian Miller. [More]

GREENVILLE - With opposition to its new transmission corridor still growing from county commissioners chambers to social media groups and forests of yard signs, Grid Growth held its first round of public open houses this week in Darke, Shelby and Miami counties. [More]

MARIA STEIN - Fort Recovery coach Wes Wenning said there were positive takeaways from Friday's loss to Marion Local.

But the Indians had too many negatives to compete against a juggernaut like the Flyers.

After recovering a fumble on the open [More]

  CELINA - A proposal to construct an enclosed pavilion for community events and private parties in the Bryson Park District was met with ambivalence in Celina City Council's chambers this week, as one councilman expressed concern about maintenance costs and another questioned demand for such a facility. [More]

COLDWATER - After battling through a loaded schedule that saw the team travel for their previous three matches, it would be understandable that Coldwater might have felt fatigued against New Bremen.

But you can't lead the Midwest Athletic Conference without winning the tough ones. While the visiting Cardinals took the first set, Coldwater rallied to take a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15 win at The Palace in a top of the MAC contest. [More]

CELINA - Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority is in line to receive a $143,494 grant to pay for the design of the $1.1 million Harmon Preservation treatment wetland project.

At this week's LFA meeting, Mercer County agriculture and natural resources director Theresa Dirksen said she received an email from the state indicating the LFA has been pre-approved for Section 319 funding through the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. [More]