Friday, February 2nd, 2018
Coldwater notches 11th straight victory
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - All Coldwater coach Connie May wanted for Christmas was a healthy roster.
May got her Christmas wish - and the Cavaliers have gifted her with 11 straight wins since Dec. 27.
The latest came on Thursday night as Coldwater took down previously state-ranked New Bremen by a score of 45-34 at the Palace to extend the streak. [More]
Celina suffers first WBL defeat
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - It was déjà vu all over again for the Celina wrestling team on Thursday.
Just over a week after having lost a close match to Wapakoneta in the state duals tournament, the Bulldogs had to face the Redskins again in a Western Buckeye League dual with Celina holding on to sole possession of first place in the league at 6-0. [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2018
Delmer J. "Jack" Brandewie age 90 of Osgood, Ohio died at 7:30 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Briarwood Village Coldwater. [More]
Madonna Hall, age 88, a longtime resident of Celina passed away peacefully on J [More]
Effert Little, 83, St. Marys, OH died 9:50 p.m. Wednesday January 31, 2018 at his residence. [More]
Dolores A. Hartings, 77, St. Henry, died on Feb. 1, 2018, at Mercer County Comm [More]
Thomas Willhoff, 87, Coldwater, died on Feb. 1, 2018, at Mercer County Communit [More]
Local pictures on February 2nd, 2018
Subscriber stories on February 2nd, 2018
COLUMBUS - State officials must do whatever it takes to get the medical marijuana program up and running by September even though setbacks have arisen in recent months, state Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko, D-Richmond Heights, said.
NEW BREMEN - Anthony Ant has had his share of adventures over the years, including that time his mother forced him into the wild to fend for himself.
COLUMBUS - Gov. John Kasich this week expressed frustration over Ohio's public education system and believes the next governor should have control over related policy-making.
MINSTER - With nearly twice as many turnovers as shot attempts, Marion Local wilted under the pressure of an aggressive Minster defense on Thursday night at the Minster's Wildcat Gymnasium.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery outscored Parkway 20-4 in the first quarter and never looked back to pick up its 13th win of the season in a 62-21 win over the Panthers at Fort Site Fieldhouse on Thursday night.
MINSTER - Minster's Lillian Hirschfeld was set on attending the University of Dayton.
An email from an assistant track and field coach at Ohio Northern University changed that.