Earlier this year, professional women's volleyball came to Ohio.

The Columbus Fury, part of the new Pro Volleyball Federation, made its debut against the Grand Rapids Rise on Jan. 25 and played its first home game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 21.

WAPAKONETA-New York Times bestselling author James R. Hansen spoke to a group of aviation enthusiasts, history buffs and intrigued locals recently about aviation icons Charles Lindbergh and Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.

CELINA - A Celina man pleaded guilty to firearm theft charges, and a bench warrant was issued for a St. Henry woman who failed to appear for prostitution-related charges Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Because of the absence of historical data and accessible files preceding the advent of the 20th century, the facts and essence of many Mercer County happenings are difficult to correlate into authentic stories.

ROSSBURG - Not that he needed to, but Jonathan Davenport sent a statement to the rest of the field at this weekend's World 100 at Eldora Speedway; he is still the guy to beat.

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina lost to Bath in Western Buckeye League boys golf action at Celina Lynx on Wednesday.

The Bulldogs' Nick Steinbrunner was match medalist with a 40. Jackson Ly carded a 53 and Matt Browder shot a 63.

  After putting 578 miles and roughly 11 hours on the buses for round trips in the opening two weeks of the football season, Marion Local will play on the home field this week.

  Week Two has come and gone. Several teams staked early claims for dominance of the Western Buckeye League with wins in the opening week of conference play.

  The Midwest Athletic Conference gets its season underway this week with while the Western Buckeye League will go into round two of league play.

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Impact Players

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Charlie Werling, RB, St. Henry

22 carries for 196 yards and five touchdown in the Redskins' 42-14 win over Archbold.