Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
By Daily Standard Staff
By MARGIE WUEBKER and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Voters in the Minster and St. Henry school districts approved levies at the polls Tuesday.
Minster, which has been dealing with financial problems for two years, now has an income tax - the first in the school's history - after voters endorsed the 1/2 percent measure by a vote of 1,037 in favor and 856 opposed (55.75 percent to 44.25 percent). [More]
Mercer County auditor - Mercer County commissioner - Auglaize County commissioner
By Daily Standard Staff
By TIMOTHY COX
and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Mercer County Auditor Mark Giesige claimed a narrow victory over Republican challenger David Kaiser in voting Tuesday.
Mercer County Republican Commissioner Jim Zehringer won re-election, easily topping Democratic challenger Jeff Schwieterman. In the Auglaize County commissioner race, Republican Doug Spencer won over Democrat Ted Vorhees. [More]
Mercer and Auglaize counties
By Timothy Cox
Voter turnout was heavier than expected in both Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Mercer County Election officials dealt with a technical glitch with some of the county's touch screen voting machines early in the day, but otherwise reported smooth sailing. A first-time statewide requirement for voters to show identification also did not slow down voting, Mercer County Elections Director Denise Fullenkamp said. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2006
Clem A. Enneking, 86, 12 Crestwood Drive, Minster, died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 7, 20 [More]
Coldwater native Leroy A. Garman, 77, of Wapakoneta, died Nov. 6, 2006, at University Medical Center of Ohio, Toledo. [More]
Betty A. Krick, 57, 5304 U.S. 127, Celina, died at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2006, at her residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Justin J. Murtz, 93, of Newburgh, Ind., died at 5:52 p.m. Nov. 5, 2006, at Angel River Health & Rehabilitation Center, Newburgh. [More]
Esther V. Schuh, 90, 418 Fremont St., Fort Recovery, died at 10:54 a.m. Nov. 7, 2006, at Jay County Hospital, Portland, Ind. [More]
Anthony Wayne Spitler, 39, 5880 Younger Road, Celina, died Nov. 6, 2006, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2006
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2006
77th and 78th Ohio House races
By TIMOTHY COX
and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Republicans remain at the helm in both the 77th and 78th Ohio House districts.
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U.S. House races
By SHELLEY GRIESHOP, TIMOTHY COX and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Despite a tide of Democratic sentiment that swept the party into power in the state and in Congress, Republicans Jim Jordan, Paul Gillmor and John Boehner won election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Villages - Liquor sales
Local levies in Mendon, Burkettsville and Fort Recovery easily passed Tuesday night, in addition to a liquor permit in the East Jefferson South precinct near Celina.
A device that separates manure solids and discharges clean water is still too expensive for most livestock farmers, but the company that manufactures it is just years away from making it economical.
MINSTER - The assessment process for the Hanover Street reconstruction project will go forward as a result of action taken by village councilors Tuesday night.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board of education discussed a Safe Schools Plan currently under consideration.
Superintendent Carl Metzger reported Tuesday night that a safety committee has been formed to address various goals.
CHICKASAW - Village council started reviewing a proposed five-year Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) franchise agreement during its regular meeting Tuesday.
New store specializes in a wide variety of products and crafts
Searching for batteries, party streamers or Christmas crafts?
There's a good chance Discount Depot in Celina may have these items and more.
Celina couple Adrian and Linda Noll and their son, Greg, recently opened a discount general store at 116 W. Fayette St.