Local officials report overdose drug has saved lives
By Claire Giesige
CVS and Kroger pharmacies recently announced their Ohio stores will sell naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, without requiring prescriptions. Local officials view the increased availability of the antidote as largely positive.
In a recent editorial, Attorney General Mike DeWine noted his office supported the chains' decision to sell naloxone, also known as Narcan. [More]
ST. HENRY - The old coaching adage of free throws being important rang true Friday night in the annual Backyard Battle between Coldwater and St. Henry.
The Redskins made 80 percent of their free throws, which helped tremendously down the stretch as they held off a late charge by the Cavaliers and picked up a 70-67 win in the regular season finale for both teams. [More]
Sister Luella Huelskamp died at the Maria Joseph Center in Dayton on Feb. 19, 2016. Luella had been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 71 years. [More]
CELINA - More than 20,000 copies of a local graphic communications class project will be mailed to area homes in the coming week. Instead of being intimidated by the attention, students welcome the spotlight it will shine on their work.
FORT RECOVERY - Design and engineering should begin soon for a planned recreational trail around Community Park.
Village solicitor/grant coordinator Erin Minor updated village council members this week about the project's status as well as other grants she intends to pursue.
NEW KNOXVILLE - In a battle for postseason momentum, New Knoxville proved to be the aggressor Friday night at the Barn.
The Rangers sliced through the Minster defense with an attacking style that resulted in a 61-45 victory over the Wildcats in the regular season finale for both teams.
MARIA STEIN - The Fort Recovery-Marion Local game wasn't the prettiest to watch.
But what the Indians did defensively was a thing of beauty - and coach Chris Guggenbiller was pretty proud of what his group accomplished in a 58-32 Midwest Athletic Conference victory on Senior Night at the Hangar.
Celina wrapped up the regular season in strong fashion, posting a 67-39 road win over Kenton on Friday night to finish 5-4 in the WBL and 11-11 overall.
The Celina boys 200-yard freestyle relay team earned a spot in next week's Division II state swimming and diving meet after its performance at the district meet at Bowling Green State University on Friday.
Division II Boys District and Division I Girls Sectional Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater boys bowling team will join the girls team in a chance to repeat as Division II state champions after winning the district title on Friday at Rossford's Interstate Lanes.
Delphos St. John's jumped out to a 19-4 halftime advantage against Parkway and cruised to its second Midwest Athletic Conference victory of the year by a score of 42-19 on Friday night at Arnzen Gymnasium.
