Monday, November 28th, 2022
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - The first 1 1/2 quarters of the Marion Local-Columbus Grove saw a knockdown battle of defense.
But once the Flyers got some offense going, they refused to yield.
The Flyers advanced to the program's 16th state championship football game after shutting out the Bulldogs 27-0 in the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday night at Spartan Stadium in Lima. The shutout is the state-record 11th of the season for the Flyers, who have outscored opponents 410-10 the last 10 games. [More]
Obituaries on November 28th, 2022
Michael Stephen Vann, 62, of Rockford passed away at 2:23 AM on November 26, 2022 at his home. [More]
Vivian D. Clune, age 90, of St. Henry, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 28th, 2022
Subscriber stories on November 28th, 2022
CELINA - Many industrial parks throughout Mercer County are maxed out and a general lack of available, developable land is a fly in the ointment in otherwise positive local happenings, according to area department heads and elected officeholders.
CELINA - The company formerly known as Dayton Power & Light will make its largest investment in decades in the area as part of a broad initiative to modernize the energy grid, local officials said.
CELINA - A Celina man was hospitalized and his girlfriend was arrested after she allegedly stabbed him on Thanksgiving Day, according to a Celina Police Department news release published on Sunday.
New Bremen beats LCC to get back to state championship
WAPAKONETA - After falling behind 21-6 midway through the second quarter, New Bremen faced an uphill battle to advance to the Division VII state title game.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys basketball team slumped in the second quarter on the way to a 66-39 loss to Versailles in the season opener at the Fieldhouse.