CELINA - A united front of elected Mercer County officials - two judges and the sheriff - this week made the case to county commissioners for securing the courthouse and eventually limiting access to one door. [More]

From the age of 4, Christian Fry, St. Marys, was on a football field.

Now 11, he started playing center in flag football when he was 4 and eventually joined a second flag football team. When he turned 8, he started playing defensive line in tackle football.

VAN WERT COUNTY - A 28-year-old St. Marys woman was arrested Friday morning in Van Wert County after leading law enforcement officials on a high speed pursuit through Mercer and Van Wert counties.

CELINA - It was one of those nights where Celina coach Adam Johns had to ponder what else his team could have done to come out of the Fieldhouse with the victory. His Bulldogs played a stellar defensive contest against Wapakoneta that would have resulted in a win nine times out of 10. [More]

FORT RECOVERY - For the first 14 minutes, Fort Recovery was in control. But it couldn't keep Versailles in check forever.

The Tigers made a short r

MINSTER - Coldwater dialed up pressure on a young Minster team, and it paid dividends in the second half.

The Cavaliers (3-14, 3-4 MAC) converted Minster turnovers into fourth-quarter momentum and then hung on for a 55-51 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Friday night at Wildcat Gymnasium.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Versailles claimed a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference boys bowling title after defeating regular season champion Coldwater in the championship match of the conference tournament held at McBo's Lanes in Versailles on Friday.