CELINA - The state has awarded $80,000 to a Mercer County agency to prevent underage drinking and reduce prescription drug abuse among youth and young adults.

CELINA - A group of residents on Thursday voiced frustration with a lack of continuity within the city's parks and recreation department caused by a revolving door of directors in recent years.

CELINA - A new community-driven parks and recreation advisory board will likely be assembled by new department director Darl Strable.

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CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office will turn in drugs collected through public take-back events this year to the Drug Enforcement Agency.

ST. HENRY - Saturday's Division III sectional final was the first time on the tournament stage for many St. Henry players.

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The Celina girls soccer team is back in the Division II Elida District Semifinal round after a 2-1 victory over WBL rival Bath on Saturday at the soccer stadium.

By GARY R. RASBERRY
grasberry@dailystandard.com

COLDWATER - The top-seeded Coldwater volleyball team cruised into the Division III Kalida District semifinals with a three-set - 25-7, 25-10, 25-15 - sweep of Bluffton on Saturday afternoon at the Palace.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Area cross country teams traveled to Ottawa on Saturday for a full day of races to qualify for the regional meet this Saturday in Tiffin.