Fort Loramie family on cutting edge of draft horse industry
By Abigail Miller
FORT LORAMIE - It's been nearly a century since the Barhorst family of Fort Loramie imported their first Belgian stallion.
Since then, the family has created a multi-generational legacy within the draft horse industry by constantly improving their herd and winning countless awards at various fairs across the country. [More]
ST. HENRY - Trivia buffs will have to comb through the records to find the last time a St. Marys football team was held below 80 yards rushing.
Let's just say, it doesn't happen very often.
St. Henry took advantage of a couple scoring opportunities in the first half and then played keep-away in the second half, blanking the Roughriders 17-0 Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in the first-ever meeting between the two schools. [More]
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Philothea Road between Wessel and Tangeman roads in Butler Township will be closed for up to five weeks starting Tuesday for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
CELINA - Celina's offense struggled and Versailles made the Bulldogs pay on a few big plays, sending them to a 26-0 season-opening loss at H.B. Hole Field.
MINSTER - Last year, Fort Loramie was a more experienced squad than Minster, and it showed as it defeated Minster twice, 39-27 and 35-19.
This year Minster starts with more experienced team, and the Wildcats achieved a 41-28 victory at Memorial Field on Friday in a game punctuated by big plays.
Baylen Blockberger put Coldwater ahead with a 49-yard touchdown pass to AJ Harlamert late in the second quarter and the Cavaliers started off the football season with a 29-12 win over Kenton at Cavalier Stadium.
