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Celina captures first state championship
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Two years ago, the Celina girls bowling team just missed making the championship round in its first-ever state tournament appearance.
Last year, they were a win away from reaching the championship match.
This year, the Bulldogs were determined to win - and came through big. [More]
Obituaries on March 9th, 2026
Mark Alan Siefring, age 75, of Coldwater, died on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Lima. [More]
William "Bill" Alfred Berger, age 89, formerly of St. Rt. 705, Osgood, passed a [More]
Mike Hoelscher, 89, Celina, died March 6, 2026, at his home.
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St. Henry beat Fayetteville-Perry for first regional title
SPRINGFIELD - It's hard to make history, especially after a key player goes down.
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District Wrestling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Eight local wrestlers earned trips to this weekend's state wrestling tournament after qualifying by finishing in the top four in their weight divisions over the weekend in district competition.
VAN WERT - No matter how good a team's defense is, it still takes scoring more points than their opponent.
The Minster offense struggled on Saturday in the Division VII district boys basketball final, shooting 28.6% from the field against Kalida, including just 7-of-27 from the 3-point line.
The first meeting this season between the Marion Local and Fort Recovery boys basketball teams seems like ancient times.
In fact, round one was Dec
Leaders met at Marion Community meeting
MARIA STEIN - State Sen. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, said she's more than willing to discuss ways to cut taxes yet opposes an effort afoot to abolish property taxes by amending the state constitution that she believes would usurp local control, among other things.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman said one of the greatest experiences he's had was forming a community task force to guide the direction of a new school building project.