Thursday, November 15th, 2007
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Passing the levy last week was the first step toward a new school. What's next will come in seven phases beginning with a year of predesign and design, according to the project manager.
Fanning/Howey's Rod Wiford, project manager for the school construction/renovation project in St. Marys, gave school board members an outlook at Wednesday's board meeting of what to expect during the next few years. Construction of the 6-12 grade building is expected to begin in the spring of 2009. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
A Celina man convicted of attempted felonious assault is headed to prison for six years following a Wednesday morning appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Mark A. Springer, 42, 601 W. Wayne St., once again asked for assistance in overcoming an alcohol addiction, noting time behind bars would not solve his problem. He reportedly shaved his head and beard in preparation for the appearance. [More]
Obituaries on November 15th, 2007
Gary VanTilburg, 66, 1209 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 4:37 p.m. Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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By TIMOTHY COX and PAT ROYSE
newsdept@dailystandard.com
The Mercer County Board of Elections has closed the case of some local voters who received the wrong ballots on Election Day.
Coldwater students conducting fundraiser to help cheerleader of opposing team at regional championship game
COLDWATER - Fans can expect nail-biting action and a stadium-size helping of compassion at Saturday's regional championship football game between Coldwater and Clinton Massie high schools.
NEW BREMEN - The historic canal corridor has been the scene of much activity during past months and that activity shows little if any sign of slowing in the future.
ST. MARYS - Helping others prepare for the worst is the duty of the new disaster preparedness coordinator for hospitals in the Grand Lake area.
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The search for a missing Darke County woman believed to have entered Greenville Creek on Tuesday was temporarily called off due to swift-moving and high water conditions. Volunteer searchers have been asked to stay away, for now, due to the dangerous conditions.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After a couple of weeks of dominating the competition in the postseason, Marion Local should get its biggest challenge of the playoffs in facing a team that is as athletic and dominating as the Flyers have been this season.
Considering his background, golf was going to play a part in where Paul VanDeventer would continue his education at the collegiate level.
The Celin
2007 All-Northwest District First Team Selections and Coaches of the Year
Several players and coaches from the area received high honors at The Associated Press All-Northwest District football selection meeting this week.