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Find Date:
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
Blaze claims house, no injuries
By Abigail Miller
FT. RECOVERY- A Fort Recovery home just south of the Mercer County line was decimated by flames midday on Friday.
The lone occupant at the time of the fire at 1166 Watkins Road escaped uninjured but a firefighter reportedly overheated and was treated on scene, according to Southwest Mercer Fire Chief Kim Day. [More]
Not slowing down
Marion scores 42 unanswered to fend off Minster
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - At first glance, the game between Marion Local and Minster was simple.
Minster scored the opening touchdown, then Marion Local reeled off 42 unanswered points for the 42-7 win in the Midwest Athletic Conference football opener for both teams at Memorial Field in Minster. [More]
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Man recalls pivotal life moments
COLDWATER - Though he spent most of his life in Wyandot County, Daniel Reed, on the cusp of 100, considers himself "a Coldwater guy."
At his Briar
New outdoor courts keep residents young
ST. MARYS - A cool breeze and clear skies greeted dozens of Otterbein SeniorLife St. Marys residents on Friday at a dedication of a new outdoor amenity space, part of an overall plan to create a retreat-style environment.
Man sentenced
CELINA- An Indiana man was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday afternoon.
Steven P. McDowell, 60, of Portland, Ind., was sentenced in Mercer
Big plays lift Cavaliers
COLDWATER - It pays to be efficient.
Fort Recovery had 11 plays on its opening drive before getting stalled on the Coldwater 15-yard line.
Coldwater took just 12 plays on its first three drives to tally 21 points.
Area Roundup
Bulldogs take down Cougars
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's defense held back a potent Van Wert defense and held on for a big 17-14 victory in Western Buckeye League football action at Eggerss Stadium in Van Wert.
Riders fall to 0-3
ST. MARYS - The search for solutions continues for the St. Marys football team.
The Roughriders fell to 0-3 with a 30-15 loss to Defiance on Friday
Cardinals roll past Panthers in MAC opener
NEW BREMEN - Parkway scored the first seven points Friday night.
New Bremen proceeded to score the next 36.
Recently-appointed quarterback Aaron
Rockets rush past Redskins
ST. HENRY - Jack Huelsman gave St. Henry a spark when he came in at quarterback in the third quarter, but a 21-point deficit proved too much to overcome.
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