Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
Obituaries on March 27th, 2013
Jerry Wayne Stanley, 69, Rockford, died suddenly March 26, 2013, in Ringgold, Ga. [More]
Anna A. Fleck, 61, Celina, died March 26, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Richard G. Journay, 85, New Weston, died March 26, 2013, at The Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Eileen M. Stienecker, 88, St. Marys, died at 9:30 p.m. March 23, 2013, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
Stories on March 27th, 2013
27 counts filed over deaths of Grubes, burglary of home
CELINA - An 18-year-old Union City man faces 27 charges in connection with the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube.
Trevin M. Sanders [More]
CELINA - One of two people charged in connection with the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube appeared Tuesday afternoon in Celina Municipal Court. [More]
By MARGIE WUEBKER and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
FORT RECOVERY - Everyone is talking about the arrests of two men connected to the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube - except the Grube family.
Funds were to help lower income tax rate
ST. MARYS - Gov. John Kasich's proposal to increase the tax rate on large-scale oil and gas drilling likely will not make it through the legislature, three state representatives said Tuesday morning.
ST. MARYS - Political opposition to fossil fuels is a threat to the abundant, affordable and reliable sources of electricity consumed by businesses and residents alike, according to some industry officials and politicians.
NEW BREMEN - Mike Hibner, newly hired parks superintendent, told village council members Tuesday night he is learning the ropes while waiting for spring weather to break.
CELINA - School board members are looking into refinancing the district's 1996, $17 million bond that paid for the intermediate school, additions to the middle and high schools and renovations to the Franklin building in Montezuma.
Coldwater
COLDWATER - School board members on Tuesday evening began their first wholesale review of Ohio School Board Association policies since 2003.
Discussed at the meeting were sections pertaining to foundations and basic commitments and school board governance and operations.
CELINA - A local company was awarded contracts totaling more than $800,000 to complete three local bridge projects.
Mercer County Commissioners on
Two more people have been arrested on drug charges following a Grand Lake Task Force investigation that led to the apprehension of 12 suspects last week.
GRAND LAKE - After a winter in the pool for their respective high schools, a group of local swimmers will get a chance to swim in national competition next week.
Consultant advises regional effort to grow existing businesses
CELINA - To increase business growth, communities need to focus on regional collaboration and existing business development, according to a speaker at the Mercer County Community Development Department's spring forum on Tuesday.
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