Friday, March 29th, 2013
Students, teachers not too concerned over technology's impact on spelling
By Eric Adams
Whether the perpetual evolution of word processing and communication technology is a detriment to grammar and mechanics is debatable.
Chuck Smith, a 20-year member and current chair of the Celina High School English department, recently expressed that spell check, while a useful tool, should not be relied on too heavily. [More]
Obituaries on March 29th, 2013
Shirley Louise Stammen, 76, Florida and formerly of Vandalia, passed away March 25, 2013, in Florida. [More]
Gloria J. Barnett, 71, formerly of Spencerville and Celina, died March 27, 2013 [More]
Jerry Wayne Stanley, 69, Rockford, died suddenly March 23, 2013, in Ringgold, Ga. [More]
Bruce A. Van Dine, 54, St. Marys, died at 1 p.m. March 26, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Bonnie R. Pyle, 84, Fort Recovery, died March 28, 2013, at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City. [More]
George E. Raudabaugh, 55, Dublin, died March 27, 2013, at Kobacker House.
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Leo Helentjaris, 89, Celina, died March 28, 2013.
Services are pending at Cis [More]
Julia M. Link, 79, St. Henry, died March 29, 2013, at Mercer County Community H [More]
Local pictures on March 29th, 2013
Subscriber stories on March 29th, 2013
Mercer County 911 Administrator Monte Diegel will begin a 90-day leave beginning Sunday.
The request, reportedly made by Diegel for personal reasons, was approved in early March by Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Interim director plans board training
CELINA - The board of directors of a local anti-poverty organization continues to project a positive, optimistic front as they carry on in limbo, awaiting the results of a state audit.
NK's Horstman tabbed top local player
New Knoxville's Haley Horstman led her team to a Midwest Athletic Conference championship and Celina head coach Brian Stetler guided the Bulldogs to one of the best seasons in school history to claim 2012-13 Daily Standard Player and Coach of the Year honors.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team finally returned to action on Thursday and earned a doubleheader split against NCAA Division II Urbana University.