CELINA - A rural Fort Recovery man could face the death penalty in connection with the Sept. 25 death of 4-year-old Jaxxen Baker.

Cory Eischen, 39,

U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, faces two challengers in his quest to keep the 8th District seat he won in a June special election.
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CELINA - Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and prominent Columbus attorney Elizabeth Smith on Wednesday told Women in Leadership members to harness the power of opportunities.

COLDWATER - Mercer Health Board of Governors members learned the link to Ohio State University's EPIC patient records system should go live at noon today.

Several Auglaize County officials are running unopposed for re-election this November.

• Auglaize County Commissioner John Bergman, R-Celina, ran

CELINA - Some Mercer County dog-control service fees likely will increase in 2017, including a possible 50 percent hike in the dog euthanasia fee.

KALIDA - For the second straight season, St. Henry and Coldwater will meet for the Division III district title after both posted wins in Wednesday's All-Midwest Athletic Conference semifinal round. [More]

OTTOVILLE - Two speedy plays by Lima Central Catholic summed up Coldwater's match with the Thunderbirds on Wednesday night.

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The rivalry game between St. Henry and Fort Recovery hasn't always been competitive.

But a series once dominated by the Redskins has turned into one of the most evenly matched games over the past two seasons, with the Indians winning both games by a grand total of eight points.

As usual after nine games, most WBL and MAC football teams already know if they are going to be playing postseason football.

St. Marys, Wapakoneta

Two Minute Drill:
OTTAWA-GLANDORF AT ST. MARYS

Last meeting: Ottawa-Glandorf, 14-7. Zac Unterbrink found Logan McDermott for a 24-yard TD pass with 1:44 left to lift the Titans to a win and clinch their spot in Week 11. On the flip side, the loss ended St. Marys' playoff bid.