Saturday, September 28th, 2013
By Amy Kronenberger
NEPTUNE - After 143 years, the Neptune Church of God is ceasing Sunday morning services and may close due to a dwindling congregation.
Church members recently voted to seek a different direction for the church at 7979 U.S. 33. The final worship service is 10 a.m. Sunday; everyone is welcome to attend. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - Parkway's offense aired it out early and often against Fort Recovery and the Panthers' defense shut down the Indians after a frenzied first quarter to pick up their third win of the season with a a 43-14 triumph at Panther Stadium.
The game had the makings of a shootout as Parkway went ahead of the Indians 18-14 at the end of the first quarter after Austin Dennison hit Brant Barna for a 65-yard touchdown pass. [More]
Obituaries on September 28th, 2013
Cindy Bonifas, 58, St. Marys, died Sept. 27, 2013, at her residence.
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Keith Patrick Fullenkamp, 37, South Weber, Utah, formerly of St. Henry, passed [More]
Local pictures on September 28th, 2013
Subscriber stories on September 28th, 2013
Wapak converts a fourth-and-32 play on winning drive
WAPAKONETA - Celina's football team was one defensive play away from being able to celebrate their fifth straight win to open the season.
That one
COLDWATER - Sometimes at the end of a game, a brief look at the statistics will lead you to believe the score must have been close.
The final stat
ST. MARYS - The Bath Wildcats took advantage of some big plays by its defense and special teams to defeat the St. Marys Roughriders 27-21 in Western Buckeye League play on Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's Jacy Goettemoeller scored three touchdowns to help the Flyers improve to 5-0 on the season with a 28-0 shutout over rival Versailles on Homecoming night at Booster Stadium.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Will Batt threw for three touchdowns and Defiance's defense shut down the Ottawa-Glandorf offense for a 20-0 shutout victory in Western Buckeye League action on Friday at Titan Stadium in Ottawa.