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Water Tower Nearly Complete

Crews working on the Main Street water tower should be done with the project by next Friday. 

The main objective left is to paint a logo on the water tower, which crews from ClearCreek Coatings, LTD. out of New Carlisle said should be finished soon. 

SMFD Sees Spike In Fire Calls

The St. Marys Fire Department has been busy — very busy.

Following a long stretch of few fire runs dating back to the start of 2020, the department has responded to six fires in as many days. 

Fireworks are 4th of July Staple But How Did They Start?

Tomorrow is Independence Day, or the 89,119th day since America announced its freedom from Great Britain. The Fourth will be full of gatherings, barbecue and finally, fireworks.

Sheriff''s Office Requesting Public's Help

Auglaize County Sheriff Allen F. Solomon is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a truck involved in multiple thefts of zero turn lawn mowers from businesses in and around the Wapakoneta area over the last several months.  

Suspect Identified In Wapakoneta Active Shooter

Wapakoneta Police have identified the male suspect who was involved in an active shooter situation from Monday.

Library Engaged In Phased Reopening

The St. Marys Community Public Library (SMCPL) has opened its doors to the public after many long weeks of pandemic lockdown. Up to 15 people at a time may enter the library from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for up to an hour, more if no one is waiting to enter. 

School Looking For 'NB' Logo

New Bremen Schools posted on Facebook regarding vandalism at the old elementary school on Tuesday.

Home Damaged By Morning Fire

Fire crews from three local departments responded to a report of a house on fire on the 700 block of West North Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 

Health Department Reopens Vital Statistics Division

The Mercer County Health District (MCHD) announced on Facebook Monday morning that its Vital Statistics Division is now back open to the public.

Things Picking Back Up For Y

The Auglaize Mercer Counties Family YMCA has slowly been expanding their programming over recent weeks in an effort to get things back to where they were before the coronavirus pandemic hit.