Prepare for an eye-popping blast of fall color from area trees, courtesy of Mother Nature.

If forestry experts are correct, the early summer rains and current sunny days and cool nights experienced locally could make this year's leaf transformation one of the most spectacular ever.

CELINA - A flamboyantly dressed, caped crusader is empowering everyone she meets with kindness and a smile.

Susann Castore, 70, of Columbus, known

COLDWATER - Major renovations are underway at the former New Idea building to accommodate a flourishing business and attract others.

The first phase of work began this week on the east end of the building near the corner of Sycamore and South Second (state Route 118) streets in Coldwater.

COLDWATER - The Marion Local Flyers were defeated by the Coldwater Cavaliers in three sets on Thursday night. Still, regardless of the outcome, first-year Flyers volleyball coach Erica Fullenkamp couldn't have been happier with the way her team battled.

ROCKFORD - Not only were Fort Recovery and Parkway looking for their first Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball win of the season on Thursday, but the teams were also looking for a kickstart win for the rest of the regular season and postseason. [More]

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Bath needed to go to the fifth-golfer tiebreaker to claim the Western Buckeye League boys golf tournament title on Thursday at Wapakoneta Country Club.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina and St. Marys will have two athletes each competing for Western Buckeye League girls tennis titles after the first round of play on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio.