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Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Obituaries on January 19th, 2013
Larry D. Bertke, 69, of Coldwater, died Jan. 18, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on January 19th, 2013
MONTEZUMA - A study on how important public airports are to communities could decide the fate of the local airstrip.
Information gathered in the ne [More]
Mismanagement of fed weatherization funding suspected
CELINA - Possible mismanagement of a federally funded program by the local anti-poverty organization Sources Community Network Services has triggered a state investigation, according to interim director and board president Tammy Barger.
WAPAKONETA - Negotiations between the administration and union members at Auglaize Acres have reached a stalemate after a deal reducing employees' hours couldn't be reached.
ST. MARYS - Two longtime city council members have decided to not seek re-election.
At-large councilman Ron Ginter, 82, and Ward 3 councilman Bill Slemmons, 77, announced they will retire when their terms expire at the end of this year.
The Daily Standard View
Mercer County Board of Elections members this week discussed a responsible approach to long-term financial planning, and they should be granted permission from county commissioners to institute the measure.
Bulldogs extend winning streak to seven straight over Roughriders
CELINA - Braden Billger, Matt Buschur and Ryan Hoyng made sure Celina's boys basketball team extended its recent run of dominance in the Grand Lake rivalry against St. Marys.
COLDWATER - Hot shooting and strong defense led Coldwater to its first Midwest Athletic Conference win of the season as the Cavaliers rolled to a convincing 72-24 victory over Parkway on Friday night at The Palce.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry boys basketball team used a great defensive effort on Friday night to stymy rival Marion Local for a 55-37 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Redskin Gymnasium.
MINSTER - There is nothing like a good old-fashioned neighborly slugfest on a cold January night.
The New Bremen Cardinals and the Minster Wildcats [More]
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wade Gelhaus' jumper as the horn sounded in overtime allowed Fort Recovery to leave Darke County with a 61-60 win over Versailles on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bath jumped out to a big lead and held Van Wert at bay for the rest of the game as the Wildcats remain unbeaten in Western Buckeye League play after a 61-49 win over the Cougars on Friday night at the Cougar Den.
Local pictures on January 19th, 2013