Cell phones have become a lifeline for people in emergency situations but their potential remains limited locally as authorities await technology updates.

911 systems in both Mercer and Auglaize counties do not have the equipment or software mapping programs needed to use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, which can track cell phones and their owners - within feet in some cases - in emergencies. [More]

Daily Standard reporter Betty Lawrence won second place as Best Columnist in the 2006 Associated Press newspaper contest. Awards were distributed Sunday during a banquet in Columbus.

The Daily Standard competed in Division II for newspapers with a daily circulation of 8,000 to 12,999. [More]

MENDON - No one seems interested in filling the zoning inspector position that Mike Bowling wants to give up.

Bowling recently informed Mendon Village Council members that he would like to step down from the position, but no potential successors have emerged. [More]

With the Western Buckeye League meet just over two weeks away, Celina hosted a pair of other top teams in the league for a trimeet.

The Celina women came away from the meet with a convincing win with 94 points while St. Marys was a distant second with 47 with Shawnee with 34. [More]