CELINA - While they're not quite as sophisticated as the CSI TV shows, Mercer County Sheriff's officers have recently added some high-tech training and tools to help them solve crimes

Officers use software, electronic instruments and new tools to solve cases, detective Jake Fortkamp said.

LIMA - The Fort Recovery Indians knew exactly what was on the line in Friday's Division VII state semifinal game against McComb.

They also knew what happened on the line would determine the outcome of the game.

XENIA - Not even a persistent rain could water down Coldwater's drive for another trip to Ohio Stadium.

Jack Hemmelgarn threw four first-half touc [More]

ST. HENRY - It would be hard to imagine a better way to start the season.

Spencerville made 12 of its first 18 shots from the floor and jumped out to a 22-point first-half lead en route to a 64-41 victory over St. Henry Friday night in the season opener at Redskin Gymnasium..

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Bellefontaine went on a 12-0 run to start the second half to go ahead and opened the boys basketball season with a 5