Longtime Mercer County Commissioner Jerry Laffin of Coldwater is being challenged in the Nov. 8 general election by Kathy Deitsch of Celina.

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CELINA - Five Celina High School students were honored Friday night as heroes for bravely stepping in this summer when a pit bull attacked an elderly couple's dogs.

Area trick or treat and Halloween parades and parties will be at the following times and locations:

• Celina - Parade is at 2:30 p.m. and trick or treat is from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30. [More]

ST. MARYS - A special effort by the defense and the special teams. And one special play.

It all added up to a special night for the St. Marys football program. [More]

MARIA STEIN - When two strong defenses face off against each other, something usually has to give.

It took some time, but Marion Local was able to

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After scoring a season-high 43 points last week, Celina followed up with another stellar offensive performance to improve to 5-4 with a 55-28 win over Shawnee in the final home game of the season for the Bulldogs.

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Zach Klosterman had two receptions for 94 yards and two scores, Brad Giere, Nate Rindler and Jacob Hartings each ran for touchdowns as Coldwater routed Anna 34-0 at Booster Field on Friday night to maintain a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference lead.

VERSAILLES - The defense of the Minster Wildcats struggled mightily at the start of MAC conference play, giving up an average of 39 points and 387 yards per game during those first four league games.

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Daniel Beemer's two-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter was the game-winner as Ottawa-Glandorf held off Elida for