Saturday, September 9th, 2017
Educators find value in learning cursive skills
By Tom Stankard
Even though sending emails has become more common than sending letters, area educators continue teaching students to read and write in cursive.
While many teachers say learning to communicate through cursive writing is outdated, local educators say the skill still has benefits in the modern world. [More]
Flyers hold off Cavaliers for 13-7 win
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - Tyler Mescher barely got off a punt in the face of heavy Coldwater pressure as time expired.
And just like that, the Marion Local Flyers survived another pressure cooker of a game with Coldwater.
Behind a pair of Nolan Habodasz touchdown runs and a late defensive stand, Marion Local ended a two-year losing streak to Coldwater with a 13-7 victory at Cavalier Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on September 9th, 2017
Darlene Watson, age 55 of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Wednesday Sept. 6, 201 [More]
Gregory C. Barhorst age 61 of Anna died at 3:20 PM on September 7, 2017 at his [More]
Ralph B. Hussey, 90, of Saint Marys, died 11:53 P.M. Wednesday, September 6, 20 [More]
Local pictures on September 9th, 2017
Subscriber stories on September 9th, 2017
County department garners more funding, foster parents
CELINA - Several local families are stepping up to help children in need.
Mercer County Job and Family Services Director Angela Nickell, while providing a general update to county commissioners, said seven new foster families recently have been joined the county's ranks.
CELINA - After going for two with just over a minute left to take a 43-42 lead, all Celina needed was one last defensive stop of Elida.
But Elida quarterback Isaac McAdams was not going to let the game slip away.
MINSTER - When the Minster Wildcats faced Delphos St. John's last season, they allowed the Blue Jays to score touchdowns the first seven times they crossed midfield.
NEW BREMEN - A few big plays, some critical New Bremen turnovers and a stifling defense added up to 35-0 victory for St. Henry in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
Compiled by Colin Foster
Will Homan rushed 26 times for 227 yards and four touchdowns to lead Fort Recovery to a 42-26 victory in a shootout with Parkway on Friday night at Panther Stadium.
ROSSBURG - Clint Bowyer Racing teammates Don O'Neal and Darrell Lanigan swept the twin 25-lap, $10,000 to-win World 100 preliminary feature events at
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bo Kuenning rushed for four touchdowns in the first half and St. Marys tallied 446 yards of rushing to improve to 2-0 in the WBL with the 50-34 win over previously unbeaten Van Wert on Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium.