CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey told county commissioners about numerous purchases he'd like to make in the near future, chief among them a nearly $1 million software package.

ST. MARYS - Organizing the performance schedule for the 1,200-seat Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert can be daunting.

Upon learning of Tom Petty's death this week, social media users - both ordinary and famous folks - posted tributes to the man who had touched their lives in some way over the years.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The Celina girls golf team wrapped up their season with an eighth-place finish at the Division I sectional tournament at Sycamore Springs.

Minster is trying to regain its groove after having been defeated three consecutive weeks.

Coldwater, on the other hand, has found its groove after having suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since 1996.

Conference play continues to take its toll on area teams, as the number of schools in a playoff qualifying spot (that is, in the top eight of their region) shrank again this week.

Celina at Wapakoneta

Last year: Wapakoneta, 42-21. The Redskins' ground game had its way against the Bulldogs as Wapak rushed for 379 yards on 46 totes in the win.

Players of the Week

Offense

  

  Brett Schwieterman, QB Celina

  13-of-17 for 252 yards and two TDs in Bulldogs' 42-14 win over Defiance.