CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters wants to buy a new fire rescue and recovery vessel containing enough open space for personnel to administer life support to numerous potential victims in an emergency on Grand Lake.
CELINA - U.S. House members have already passed legislation to beef up background checks on gun buyers, but the bill still awaits Senate action, Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said on Friday.
From staff reports
CELINA - A 29-year-old Celina woman was arrested just after midnight Friday and was being held at the Mercer County jail on drug charges.
Division II Boys State Bowling Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry soared to the top seed in qualifying at the Division II boys state bowling tournament on Friday, but its run to a state title was stopped by eventual state champion Mechanicsburg in the championship round semifinals.
Cavs, Indians capture sectional crowns
ELIDA - Fort Recovery claimed its third straight sectional title on Friday, defeating Van Buren 54-46 at the Fieldhouse in Elida.
And in the nightcap, the Coldwater Cavaliers captured their first sectional crown since 2014-15 with a 60-54 victory over Lima Central Catholic.
COLDWATER - St. Henry and Minster each demonstrated flashes of explosive offense in capturing Division IV sectional titles at the Palace in Coldwater on Friday night.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local pulled away from Temple Christian in the second half, highlighted by an 18-2 run in the fourth quarter, to win the Division IV Bath sectional final 63-33 on Friday night at Bath High School.
