Monday, November 9th, 2020
By Tom Haines
OBETZ - The Minster girls team came up just short of a fifth straight state championship, as West Liberty-Salem came away with the Division III crown by 28 points at Fortress Obetz on Saturday.
Led by Ella Boate, Minster's first five runners came in with sixth, 11th, 23rd, and 30th-place finishes, but fell victim to a crowded field as WL-S prevailed 55-83. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
ST. MARYS - Given the opportunity to make history on Saturday afternoon, the St. Marys girls soccer team locked horns with the undefeated Madison Rams in the Division II regional championship at Roughrider Field.
Despite nearly flawless weather and a hero's effort throughout regulation play, St. Marys' dream faded in the closing minutes, as they fell to 17-4-1 on the year with a season-ending 3-1 loss to the Rams. [More]
Obituaries on November 9th, 2020
Earnest Lee "Ernie" Felver, 81, of Rockford, Ohio, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Ralph J. Koesters, age 83, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robert G. Wourms, age 85, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Marilyn J. Feldwisch, 92, formerly of rural St. Marys, died Nov. 6, 2020, at Ot [More]
Lawrence P. Tebbe, 94, of Wapakoneta, died 11:45 a.m., Thurs. Nov. 5, 2020, at The Acres of Wapakoneta. [More]
Eric Imwalle, age 69, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. [More]
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Camp, bike or hike the area's best spots
As warm weather fades into the cool, crisp temperatures of fall, area residents can still enjoy some outdoor activities before the true cold of winter sets in.
COLDWATER - Giggles now ring from the old Ben's Store in the Coldwater Mall.
Inside, preschoolers are wiggling their way into learning.
Giggles &
New Bremen defeats Russia to reach fourth-straight final four
CLAYTON - This weekend has proven that there is no better time to be a Cardinal.
The New Bremen volleyball team took center stage at Northmont's Thunderdome Saturday afternoon looking for a Division IV regional title against the Russia Raiders.
COLDWATER - Mechanicsburg looked to slow down the Coldwater running game.
So the Cavaliers punished them with passing.
Myles Blasingame threw fo