University of Findlay, Bluffton University merger will not proceed

FINDLAY — University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted on Wed, Feb. 26, not to proceed with the joint application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for merger approval and to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on March 19, 2024. This decision comes after nearly a year of collaboration and preparation for the proposed merger.

Lady Green punch ticket to state with win over Kalida

ELIDA — The Ottoville Lady Green (25-2) are heading back to the state tournament for the first time since 2019, clinching their spot with a 43-24 victory over Putnam County League (PCL) rival Kalida (18-7) in the regional finals at the Elida Fieldhouse.

Blue Jays soar to Regionals for first time since 2017

LIMA — Behind a balanced offensive attack and a dominant second quarter, the top-seeded St. John’s Blue Jays (22-2) punched their ticket to the regional semifinals for the first time since 2017 with a 71-54 district final victory over the No. 2 seeded Minster Wildcats (16-9) on Saturday morning at Lima Senior.