CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors celebrated two local farmers for their commitment to advancing area conservation practices at their annual meeting Thursday night at Romer's.

COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine Thursday provided a series of updates on the state government's ongoing efforts to support Ohio families being affected by the suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

FAIRBORN - St. Henry is back in the Division VI State Final for the first time since 2021 after a four-set win over Independence; 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-18.

FAIRBORN - Winners find ways to win.

For undefeated Newark Catholic, that notion was proven correct against New Bremen. Despite winning the first two sets of the match, the Cardinals fell in a heartbreaker 26-24, 25-20, 17-25, 20-25, 7-15 at the Nutter Center at Wright State University. [More]

By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer

The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager.

Stammen, a Versailles High

St. Marys' Brady Triplett and Taylor Compton took high honors as the Western Buckeye League released its All-League football teams on Thursday.

Tri