GRAND LAKE - Alum application was scrapped at two of five sites on Grand Lake this week because the water was too shallow, but treated areas produced positive results, officials say.

The treatment is part of a 60-day pilot study being conducted by the state of Ohio to determine if alum (aluminum sulfate) can help rid Grand Lake of toxic blue-green algae. Alum binds phosphorous and makes it sink to the lake's bottom, taking away the algae's food source. [More]

VERSAILLES - The Coldwater Cavaliers stayed alive in the Midwest Athletic Conference football race chase as they went on the road on Friday night and used a great defensive effort to knock off the number-two state ranked team in Division V.

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MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats secured their first win of the season on their Homecoming night, a 27-20 triumph over the rival New Bremen Cardinals.

It was also the first win in the career of Minster coach Nate Moore, and many members of the student body gathered in the end zone after the game chanting "We want Moore! We want Moore!"

The jubilant Wildcat coach obliged the fans by sprinting through their tunnel, giving high fives to all on his way to join his victorious team. [More]