CELINA - Sexual transmitted infection (STI) rates have risen significantly throughout Ohio and the U.S. since 2017.

Specifically, syphilis rates, f

CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors welcomed a new face and is seeking another to fill a vacancy.

At the monthly meeting Friday, the board welcomed new administrative assistant Michele Behm. She replaces Cheryl Vian.

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Ottawa-Glandorf had a dominating day in sweeping the boys and girls team titles at the 2024 Western Buckeye League track and field championships held at Bath High School.

ROCKFORD - If there is any no-hit softball game that can be considered quiet, Parkway provided one on Friday.

The Panthers used their three pitchers with efficency and scored runs the same way in getting a 10-0 win over Bluffton in the Division III sectional final in Rockford.

ST. MARYS - Napoleon made the most of its scoring opportunities while St. Marys couldn't come up with a clutch hit.

Behind 15 strikeouts by pitcher Arianna Kiessling, the Wildcats were able to hold off the Roughriders 3-1 in the Division II sectional final Friday evening at K.C. Geiger Park.

NEW BREMEN - Hardin Northern could barely hit New Bremen pitcher Alayna Ross Friday night.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals were hitting on all cylinders offensively.

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Fort Recovery scored three runs in the sixth to break a tie and added five in the seventh to pull away for a 10-2 win over Wayne Trace in the Division III sectional softball final in Haviland.