Defiance, St. Henry punch tickets to ACME title game

KALIDA — Championship Monday is set. Defiance and St. Henry earned their way into the 2025 ACME Baseball State Championship game after a pair of strong semifinal performances Sunday at Kalida’s Holy Name Ballpark.

Assisting Tim and Liz with church preparation

It is a dreary Monday morning with light rain. We do need this rain. The breeze feels good coming in the windows. We appreciate it even more after a few weeks of hot, humid weather.

Bon Secours Mercy Health Among 2025 Best Employers for Health & Well-being

LIMA — Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is proud to be named one of 53 employers honored with the Business Group on Health’s Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being. This national recognition celebrates organizations that go above and beyond to create innovative, comprehensive programs that support the whole person.

Nashville Crush to take the stage Sunday

Nashville Crush will take the Hanser Pavilion stage Sunday evening for the first Delphos Rotary Club’s Music in the Park Concert in July. Nashville Crush is a homegrown band with roots stemming from Putnam County. They have been performing for 17 years and have made a name for themselves as one of the best live bands around. The band is a perfect balance of country and rock music provided by some of the best musicians and vocalists in the business. They are a party on stage no matter where they go: a true local favorite. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. with concessions available starting at 5:30 p.m. (CherryRoad Media file photo)

Offense, drama and heroics highlight ACME Quarterfinal Saturday

KALIDA — The 2025 ACME Baseball State Tournament opened with a bang on Saturday at St. Michael’s Holy Name Ballpark in Kalida, featuring four quarterfinal matchups that delivered everything from late-night thrillers to dominant pitching performances.