Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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The opening round of the playoffs saw two team's seasons come to a close and another two squads move on to the quarterfinals.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ashland, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Greenwood, are actively striving to establish 24 hours every week of Eucharistic Adoration by January 2027.
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Wahoo Neumann swept Battle Creek to secure a state volleyball berth Saturday. District finals also delivered upsets by Norfolk Catholic, Yutan, Stanton and Clarkson.
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