Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Fort veterans plaza dedication set for Sept. 11
By Ed Gebert
FORT RECOVERY - One of the most celebrated monuments in the area has a new addition.
Monument Park now is joined by the Fort Recovery Veterans Plaza, paying tribute to local veterans of the past, present and future. The 35-foot-by-70-foot plaza is complete and will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Patriots' Day, Sept. 11. [More]
Razz-Eye View
By Gary R. Rasberry
Seeing Dan Otten running was as common as hearing the birds chirp in the morning.
It didn't matter - winter, spring, summer and fall; heat or cold; dry weather or rain - Otten would be out running.
Last year, while making my way to Tiffin's Frost-Kalnow Stadium for the Celina girls soccer team's state semifinal match, I knew I was close to the facility when I spotted Otten running down a sidewalk for a quick jog before the match. [More]
Obituaries on September 1st, 2016
Mary Etta Eyink, age 90, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on September 1st, 2016
Subscriber stories on September 1st, 2016
WAPAKONETA - A new smartphone application allows Auglaize County voters to access their voting information with the touch of a finger.
Voters can d
FORT RECOVERY - The football's state championship run literally has paid off for the athletic department budget.
Athletic director Kurt Rammel repo
James Hoskins was involved in May 3 standoff with police
WAPAKONETA - The sentencing of a Minster man involved in a four-hour standoff with law enforcement officials in early May has been delayed after the judge asked for more information.
CELINA - Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner is joining other Ohio county auditors in checking gas pumps for illegal credit-card skimmers this week.
Grapner planned to speak this morning during a news conference at the Eastown Party Town Shell gas station about the statewide effort.
HUBER HEIGHTS - Gov't Mule on Aug. 20 at The Rose Music Center without a doubt gave credence to its bold claim of being "legendary rock torchbearers.
College Notes
One Wolf is on the John Mackey Award watch list. The other is a walk-on tight end who has worked his way up the depth chart.
The Wolf brothers fro
Curtain Call
As the Minster Wildcats light the fuse to the home portion of their 2016 football schedule this week when they host the Lehman Cavaliers, former Wild
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry won a non-conference boys golf tri-match on Wednesday afternoon at Deerfield. The Redskins finished with a score of 162. Host Parkway shot 185 and Ottoville finished with 196.
Two sets of Bulldogs on opposite sides of the spectrum will meet Friday night at Kraft Stadium in Allen County to open Western Buckeye League play.
Computer Points In Review
High school football season is finally underway, and with it begins the 10-week long pursuit of the playoffs.
Though much still has to happen befo
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
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FORT RECOVERY
Last meeting: Fort Recovery, 34-6. Running back Kyle Schroer went over the 100-yard mark and scored three times as the Indians lit up the scoreboard for 27 points in the second quarter en route to victory.