MARIA STEIN - The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts fewer than half of the nation's dairy farms will survive another 17 years, an official said at a Wednesday morning meeting with local farmers and business leaders.

ST. MARYS - Dan Krane, Wright State University-Lake Campus interim dean, said he is adamant about expanding accessibility to higher education and discussed a new program he said would save students thousands of dollars in textbook costs. [More]

CELINA - A St. Henry man convicted in 2009 as a sex offender was arrested on Wednesday for failing to register his address.

Francis J. Harmer, 44,

New Bremen graduate Paige Jones has continued to star for the Michigan volleyball team.

The Wolverines are out to a 3-0 start - with sweeps over Oa

Compiled by Gary Rasberry

St. Henry posted its lowest nine-hole round of the season in a 163-227 win over New Knoxville in a boys' MAC golf match on Wednesday at the Mercer County Elks.

In recent years, St. Marys verses Wapakoneta has been the de facto Western Buckeye League championship game late in the season.

Auglaize County's hottest rivalry comes in Week 2 this season.

Celina at Shawnee
Shawnee Stadium

Last Season: The Bulldogs ensured a .500 season with a 38-21 win over the Indians at Celina Stadium. Kyle Zizelman rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown and Brett Schwieterman added 136 yards and three scores in the pair's final game together.

Offense

Jake Hemmelgarn, QB Coldwater

286 passing yards and four TDs, 91 rushing yards and 2 TDs in Cavaliers' 42-7 win over Kenton.

Standings


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ST. MARYS - A St. Marys Scout has built raised gardens for a senior living community that have revived residents' fond memories.

Memorial High Sch