Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
a_d
Find Date:
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
Growth boosts taxes
Higher collections signal economy is improving
By Doug Drexler
Increasing income tax collections indicate area businesses are adding to their payrolls through hiring or higher wages.
"It means people are working - and working within the county," said Jared Ebbing, Mercer County's economic development director.
Local officials say the increase indicates the area has survived the recent economic slowdown and is starting to see a better job market. [More]
Frye returns to St. Marys
Veteran coach excited for second stint with 'Riders
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Speculation has pumped through barber shops, card clubs and morning "coffee meetings" throughout St. Marys for the past couple of weeks and on Wednesday night, following school board approval, former Wapakoneta head coach Doug Frye was tabbed as the St. Marys football program's head man for the second time. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2014
Robert Fritz
Robert J. "Bob" Fritz, 89, of St. Marys, died at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 14, 2014, at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Stanley Gerboth
Stanley C. Gerboth, 86, Indianapolis, Ind., and formerly of Celina, passed away Jan. 14, 2014, at his residence. [More]
Ernest Hemmelgarn
Ernest A. "Ernie" Hemmelgarn, 90, Versailles, passed away at 6:11 p.m. Jan. 14, 2014, at the Sterling House in Greenville. [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2014
Sheriff attributes arrest to department's social site
By KATHY THOMPSON
and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office captured one of its most wanted fugitives as he left a Celina restaurant Wednesday afternoon.
St. Marys BOE rehires former football coach
ST. MARYS - More than 100 residents and students turned out Wednesday night for the rehiring of former head varsity football coach Doug Frye.
School board members voted four to one to rehire the former coach. Board member Bob Valentine voted against the decision.
Auglaize administrator resigns without notice
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Administrator Mike Hensley tendered his resignation to commissioners Tuesday without prior notice.
Commissioner John Bergman said Hensley submitted his resignation at 9 a.m. Tuesday and left the job.
St. Marys native Dicke named chamber director
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys native is the new director of the city's chamber of commerce.
Tim Dicke took over the position last week, replacing Rebecca Macwhinney, who resigned in October to accept a position with the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen.
New Bremen council OKs contract for substation project
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Tuesday night passed first reading of an ordinance to enter into a contract with DP&L for the construction of a remote substation switching unit at an estimated cost of $175,000.
Celina looking to keep pace in WBL title race
After opening the Western Buckeye League slate against three teams that were considered preseason contenders for the league championship, Celina appears to have a break in the schedule on Friday night when Wapakoneta visits the Fieldhouse.
Flyers, Redskins renew MAC rivalry
Midwest Athletic Conference Game of the Week
The Midwest Athletic Conference matchup between St. Henry and Marion Local is always interesting, regardless of records, and the Redskins and Flyers will face off again on Friday night at The Hangar.
New Bremen concerned with lack of participation in extra-curriculars
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen High School hosted a community meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the lack of participation in some of their extra-curricular activities, with the main focus on the football program.
Celina adding four to Athletic Hall of Fame
The Celina Athletic Hall of Fame will be adding four new members during the 21st annual induction ceremony being held between the jayvee and varsity boys basketball games against Linden McKinley on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d