Saturday, January 11th, 2014
By Amy Kronenberger
Teaching methods in public schools are changing with the implementation this fall of Common Core State Standards.
Area school districts have spent three years preparing for the new standards that will be fully implemented by the 2014-2015 school year. Common Core in Ohio includes standards in math and language arts and has been adopted by 44 other states. It focuses student learning on critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the material, according to the Ohio Department of Education. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - In a low scoring, defensive struggle that featured seven lead changes and three ties in the fourth quarter, the outcome of the game came down to the free-throw line. 
Delphos St. John's excelled at the charity stripe and Minster struggled as the Blue Jays escaped Wildcat Gymnasium with a 45-42 victory. [More]
Obituaries on January 11th, 2014
Mary Jane Jones Hahn, 84, of Mendon, formerly of New Castle, Pa., crossed the g [More]
Thelma Fannon, 97, formerly of St. Marys, died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 9, 2014, at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on January 11th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 11th, 2014
Consideration given to using portion of funds for streets
CELINA - Ask many residents what problems they'd like to see the city solve and they're likely to agree on at least one issue: crumbling streets.
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MARIA STEIN - A 43-year-old Maria Stein man died after being pinned under the bucket of a skid loader Friday afternoon, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Steps will be taken in March to kick off a $2.3 million resurfacing project for Burkettsville-St. Henry Road and Frahm Pike.
Sealed bids for the ne
Celina shoots 69 percent from the field to top Defiance
DEFIANCE - Celina sure didn't play like a team that has struggled in recent years against Defiance.
Celina snapped a six-game losing streak against Defiance by shooting a staggering 69 percent from the floor in a 74-67 victory.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Marion Local used a third-quarter burst to overcome a sluggish first half and the Flyers remained unbeaten this season by defeating New Knoxville 44-33 in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen dominated the final three quarters en route to an 86-54 victory over Coldwater Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday night at The Palace.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys buried 11 three-pointers but the reigning Western Buckeye League Player of the Year helped lead Elida to a 77-59 win over the Roughriders.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater wrestling team picked up a sweep in a super triangular meet with Bellefontaine and Benjamin Logan on Friday night in Logan County.