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While many teachers say learning to communicate through cursive writing is outdated, local educators say the skill still has benefits in the modern world.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]

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.

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. [More]

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.

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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

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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.