Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Distracted driving law hard to enforce, officials say
By Tom Stankard
Local law enforcement officers say more drivers are being distracted by their gadgets - creating dangerous situations on the road.
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon said drivers can be distracted by anything from eating to checking social media on a cellphone. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
COLDWATER - It was a game Coldwater had seemingly tucked into its back pocket on several occasions.
Instead the Cavaliers needed to break up a last-second pass play to preserve a 35-28 victory over Kenton on Friday night at Cavalier Stadium.
Faced with a three-touchdown second half deficit, Kenton combined some big plays with some big Coldwater mistakes to make things interesting. [More]
Obituaries on August 26th, 2017
Patricia Loretta (Eilts) Kessen, age 68, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the [More]
Local pictures on August 26th, 2017
Subscriber stories on August 26th, 2017
Story line would come from events leading up to Indian war
FORT RECOVERY - A book depicting the events leading up to the Battle of Wabash during the Northwest Indian War, an important part of the history of Fort Recovery, may be adapted into a TV show.
WAPAKONETA - A 20-year-old Celina man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to fleeing and eluding, a third-degree felony.
VERSAILLES - Celina football coach Brennen Bader thought his team had a great week of practice heading into Friday's opener with Versailles.
It appeared that the Tigers had a better week.
MARIA STEIN - Chaminade Julienne is experienced, talented and fast. On paper, the Eagles posed a tough opening matchup for the Marion Local Flyers.
On the field, though, they were no match at all.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Cade Wendel's eight-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Braun completed Fort Recovery's dramatic 27-21 overtime victory over Lehman on Friday night in Fort Recovery.
MINSTER - Most fans remember that Minster ended last season in the Division VII state championship game.
Few recall that the Wildcats needed a late game blocked extra point and overtime in order to survive last year's opening game against the Fort Loramie Redskins.