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Thursday, November 11th, 2021
Anchors Aweigh
Celina native takes command of destroyer
By William Kincaid
Cmdr. Matthew Hays, a Celina native and decorated officer, has ascended through the ranks of the U.S. Navy, assuming command of
the USS Milius on Sept. 17 in Yokosuka, Japan.
Hays, as commanding officer, serves as both captain and senior officer of the warship and its roughly 330 sailors, he said in an email. He is ultimately responsible for personnel, training, material condition and operational performance at sea. [More]
Obituaries on November 11th, 2021
Larry Hickman
Larry Hickman, 77, of St. Marys Twp. in Auglaize Co., OH died at 11:40 a.m. Monday November 8, 2021 at his residence. [More]
Martha Sidenbender
Martha Jane (Shaffer) Sidenbender, 85, of Rockford passed away on November 6, 2021 at Vancrest Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Steven Lange
Steven V. Lange, age 64, of Coldwater, Ohio died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 11th, 2021
Mercer County reports 108 virus cases, 1 new death
CELINA - One new death and 108 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mercer County in the past week, raising the county's cumulative number of deaths to 99 and the number of cases to 5,372, according to a Mercer County Health District news release on Wednesday.
SWCD hires new H2Ohio coordinator
CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors welcomed the newest addition to the SWCD staff during Wednesday's board meeting.
St. Marys 5-year forecast called most positive
ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday night approved a five-year forecast which superintendent Bill Ruane called one of the most positive forecasts the district has seen in years.
Cavs' Harlamert signs with Tiffin
COLDWATER - Annelise Harlamert could do a little bit of everything on the volleyball court: hit, block, serve, assist and defend.
That all-around
DIVISION VI REGION 24
Coldwater vs. Mechanicsburg
Alexander Stadium, Piqua Saturday, 7 p.m.
The teams met for the first time last season in the regional final in the regional final at Cavalier Stadium. Myles Blasingame ran for three touchdowns as the Cavaliers scored 35 unanswered points en route to a 35-14 victory.
DIVISION VII REGION 28
St. Henry vs. Tri-Village
Bath Wildcat Stadium Saturday, 7 p.m.
The Redskin and Patriots meet for the first time. St. Henry plays its first playoff game at Bath since defeating Patrick Henry 13-0 in the 2004 Di
DIVISION VII REGION 28
Marion Local vs. Riverside
Sidney Memorial Stadium Saturday, 7 p.m.
The Flyers and Pirates meet for the fourth time. Marion has won all three previous meetings, the last coming last season with a 48-8 win in the regional semifinals at Booster Stadium.
DIVISION III REGION 12
St. Marys vs. Hamilton Badin
Miami Hospital SportsPlex, Trotwood Friday, 7 p.m.
The Roughriders and Rams will face off for the first time.
About the Roughriders: St. Marys took an early lead and held off Chaminade Julienne 2
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Players of the Week
Offense
Marcel Blasingame, ATH Coldwater
99 yards total offense and rushing, receiving and punt return touchdowns in Coldwater's 49-7 win over Deer Park.
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