It wasn't the health benefits that prompted Celina resident "Snuffy" Smith to try kayaking, though there are many. It was the break from life's business and the bird's eye view of nature the paddle sport provides.

CELINA - Civic and community engagement was practiced outside of Celina High School on Friday as 700 students worked on projects at parks, nursing homes and other places. [More]

ST. MARYS - Going, going, ... gone!

An auction of school district furnishings and other items from the four old buildings will be held in mid-September.

VERSAILLES - Authorities have ruled last week's death of a 41-year-old weight lifter at the YMCA in Versailles as accidental.

Todd Prenger of Versa

CELINA - Not producing on scoring chances was an ongoing theme for Celina on Friday in Western Buckeye League softball play at home with Van Wert.

DEFIANCE - A strong start on offense helped the St. Marys softball team maintain a share of the lead in the Western Buckeye League softball standings

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina improved to 8-0 in Western Buckeye League tennis action in edging out Van Wert 3-2 on Friday at the Booster Club Tennis Complex in Celina.