Cmdr. Matthew Hays, a Celina native and decorated officer, has ascended through the ranks of the U.S. Navy, assuming command of
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CELINA - One new death and 108 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mercer County in the past week, raising the county's cumulative number of deaths to 99 and the number of cases to 5,372, according to a Mercer County Health District news release on Wednesday.

CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors welcomed the newest addition to the SWCD staff during Wednesday's board meeting.

ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday night approved a five-year forecast which superintendent Bill Ruane called one of the most positive forecasts the district has seen in years.

COLDWATER - Annelise Harlamert could do a little bit of everything on the volleyball court: hit, block, serve, assist and defend.

That all-around

The teams met for the first time last season in the regional final in the regional final at Cavalier Stadium. Myles Blasingame ran for three touchdowns as the Cavaliers scored 35 unanswered points en route to a 35-14 victory.

The Redskin and Patriots meet for the first time. St. Henry plays its first playoff game at Bath since defeating Patrick Henry 13-0 in the 2004 Di

The Flyers and Pirates meet for the fourth time. Marion has won all three previous meetings, the last coming last season with a 48-8 win in the regional semifinals at Booster Stadium.

The Roughriders and Rams will face off for the first time.

About the Roughriders: St. Marys took an early lead and held off Chaminade Julienne 2

Players of the Week

Offense

Marcel Blasingame, ATH Coldwater

99 yards total offense and rushing, receiving and punt return touchdowns in Coldwater's 49-7 win over Deer Park.