October 2024


YES, that check is real!
BBB receives consumer calls regularly, asking if a check they’ve received in the mail is valid. Many times, the answer is “No” … but here’s a time where we can say “Yes”!

Ottoville shuts down Continental to secure district finals berth
KALIDA — The #1-seeded Ottoville Big Green (15-3-1) advanced to the district finals with a dominant 2-0 victory over the #3-seeded Continental Pirates (9-82) on Wednesday night at Kalida in district semifinal action.

St. John’s succumbs to New Knoxville in District Finals
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The New Knoxville Lady Rangers volleyballers advanced by sweeping St. John’s 25-16, 25-19, 25-20 in Division VII District-final action Wednesday evening at Shawnee High School’s Lappin Gymnasium.

Ottoville defeats Kalida 2-0 in thrilling District Final to secure fourth straight trip to Regionals
KALIDA — In a highly anticipated district final showdown on Saturday, the #1 seeded Ottoville Big Green (16-3-1) triumphed over the #2 seeded Kalida Wildcats (11-6-3) with a score of 2-0, securing their place in regionals for the fourth consecutive year. Garrett Trentman opened the scoring with a penalty kick, followed by Brandon Calvelage’s free kick that sealed the victory.

New Bremen edges Blue Jays in MAC grid tussle
DELPHOS — The New Bremen football unit edged St. John’s 17-7 in a Midwest Athletic Conference tussle Friday night on Champions Field at Stadium Park.
Spencerville wins Battle of Route 66
DELPHOS — Spencerville’s gridiron team defeated its backyard archival Jefferson 54-7 Thursday night to close Northwest Conference action Thursday night at Champions Field.

Lady Vikings hold off Ottoville in District Finals volleyball
FINDLAY — During the regular season Ottoville and Leipsic played a five set Putnam County League match to help decide the league title.