Saturday, October 31st, 2015
By Jared Mauch
The Mercer and Auglaize county sheriff's offices must hire more dispatchers to meet new state standards.
All 911 call centers including the sheriff's offices in Mercer and Auglaize counties have until Jan. 1, 2018, to comply with new state standards, which include having at least two dispatchers on duty at all times. [More]
Victory sends Celina to playoffs for first time since 1998
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - When Thomas Phillips reached the end zone after a 94-yard interception return with just under 11 minutes left in the game to put Kenton up 19-7 on Celina, there was concern if the Bulldogs could respond.
The seniors playing for the final time at home showed not only could they respond, but they also wanted to keep playing in Week 11. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2015
Adeline M. Knapke age 94 of Versailles, Ohio died at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Versailles Health Care. [More]
Douglas (Doug) W. Greber, 53, Celina, entered into peaceful rest at his home on October 29, 2015 at 2:45 P.M. with his family and faithful pets by his side. [More]
Michael L. Peltier D.P.M., age 67, of N. County Rd. 25A, Sidney, passed away fo [More]
Mary L. Elsass, 81, New Knoxville, Ohio, died 4:08 A.M. Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Saint Marys Living Center. [More]
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St. Henry residents claim state, national championships
ST. HENRY - As a kid, Jerry Osterholt longed to play basketball.
When he reached seventh-grade he joined St. Henry's team and shot 3-for-3 his very first game. But his athletic career was short-lived.
ST. HENRY - Coach Brad Luthman and company had already made peace with the fact that St. Henry wouldn't be playing football in Week 11.
The Redskins went out and played their tails off anyway.
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcat offense had a slow first series against the Parkway Panther defense during Senior Night at Memorial Stadium. However, their next five series resulted in touchdowns as Minster took a 35-0 halftime lead en route to a final winning score of 35-20.
NEW BREMEN - In the past six years the Coldwater football team has advanced to six consecutive state championship games, winning three titles.
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The night went as expected for the MAC, as that conference had its top four teams not only make the playoffs but also finish in the top four of their
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Caleb Martin threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns and Fort Recovery set a school record for wins with a 27-13 victory over Versailles at Hole Field on Friday night.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Zac Unterbrink's 24-yard touchdown pass to Logan McDermott with 1:44 left in the game gave Ottawa-Glandorf a 14-7 wi