Monday, February 20th, 2023
Like a magnet, black poodle attracts children
By Leslie Gartrell
COLDWATER - Although he's only been a part of Coldwater Local Schools' staff for three weeks, Rusty is already one of the most popular employees among students.
Aside from his charm and friendly demeanor, the 13-week-old therapy dog's soft fur coat and calming presence has made him a welcome addition, superintendent Doug Mader said. [More]
Minster, St. Henry capture sectional crowns
By Dave Stilwell
  SPENCERVILLE - The Midwest Athletic Conference went 2-0 against the Northwest Central Conference with a couple running-clock victories in girls Division IV sectional finals Saturday at Spencerville.
St. Henry opened up a 22-5 first-quarter lead on its way to a 55-34 victory over Lima Perry, giving the Redskins their first sectional title since 2003. [More]
Obituaries on February 20th, 2023
Wayne Roger Wilt, age 86, of Anna, passed away of natural causes early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Gladys M. Stroh, 100, of St. Marys, died 9:25 A.M. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys Nursing Home. [More]
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MINSTER - A missing Minster teenager was safely found this weekend after he had been missing for about a week, according to Minster Police Sgt. Brian Drexler.
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - Marion Local and New Bremen won their girls basketball sectional finals on Saturday, ensuring an all-Midwest Athletic Conference bracket for the Wapakoneta district in Division IV.
MIDDLE POINT - Saturday's Division III girls basketball sectional final between Coldwater and Delphos Jefferson came down to who had the ball for the last shot.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The field for the 2023 Division II state swimming and diving championships was set over the weekend with the addition of at-large bids for swimming based on the fastest times around the state.
BLUFFTON - Fresh off winning their first-ever Northern Buckeye Conference girls basketball title, Fostoria Lady Red fans showed up to Saturday's Division II sectional final with St. Marys wearing shirts that read "Championship vibes only."
But the Roughriders were sending off upset vibes only.
All-Western Buckeye League Basketball
Ottawa-Glandorf's Colin White and Elida's Addisyn Freeman received top honors as the Western Buckeye League announced its all-league basketball honors on Sunday.