Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Fort Recovery, St. Marys reach final eight; Burden state individual champion
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After several lean seasons, the Coldwater girls came close to winning another state bowling title.
Competing in their first Division II state tournament since 2021, the Cavaliers reached the championship match, losing in three straight games to Napoleon on Saturday afternoon at HP Lanes in Columbus. The runner-up finish is the fourth in program history, having finished runner-up in 2020 before winning the program's fifth title a year later. [More]
Obituaries on March 2nd, 2026
Stanley Robert Schlater, age 71, of Willowdell Road, Versailles, passed away of [More]
Irene Howe, 97, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 1:50 P.M. Friday, February 27, 202 [More]
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CELINA - Drawn to the area for its vast farmland, Mercer County's earliest settlers came from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and even Germany, bringing their strong religious faith with them.
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NORTHWOOD - Celina got out to a strong start, but the 3-pointers of Brooklyn Armstead just wore the Bulldogs down.
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WAPAKONETA - Some relentless ball pressure defense forced 22 Lincolnview turnovers and propelled St. Henry to a Division VI district title Saturday afternoon at Wapakoneta High School.
LIMA - After starting the season 5-3, people might have forgotten just how good Minster was.
There's no questioning it now. The Wildcats rolled in a 54-30 win over Riverdale in the Division VI District Championship at Lima Senior.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys wrestling team will send eight to this weekend's Division II district tournament in Norwalk after a strong day at the sectional at Defiance High School. St. Marys will send six to Norwalk.