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, June 25th, 2014
Obituaries on June 25th, 2014
Jacqueline "Jackie" Axe-Hamby, 73, Morris, Ill., and formerly of St. Marys and Lima, died at 4:58 a.m. June 23, 2014, at Morris Hospital, Morris. [More]
Ina Fay Cisco, 87, Celina, died June 21, 2014, at her residence.
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Carl L. Harting, 92, Philothea, died June 23, 2014, at his home.
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Maurice J. "Moe" Feltz, 89, Harbor Point in Celina, died 3:03 a.m. June 21, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
John W. Huelsmeyer, 73, Coldwater, died June 21, 2014, in Bellefontaine. He was born May 23, 1941, in Ohio. [More]
Stories on June 25th, 2014
Three bids for project come in under $1.03M estimate
CELINA - Three area contractors have shown interest in a million dollar road project along Grand Lake's west shore.
Bids submitted for the $1,036,8
Coldwater
COLDWATER - Teachers and administrators are skeptical of the new Common Core Standards but are confident they will adjust.
Several staff members during a Coldwater schools board of education meeting Tuesday night gave insight on changes brought with the new standards.
New Bremen park revamp estimated at $765,000
NEW BREMEN - Council members Tuesday night approved spending up to $76,500 for engineering and design costs for the proposed Lions Park improvement project. [More]
Legislation would enable city to issue permits for shooting unwanted pests
CELINA - Anyone wishing to shoot nuisance animals such as geese within city limits must obtain permission from city council - as well as state or federal authorities - if pending legislation passes.
CELINA - City officials are anticipating a $7.5 million general fund budget next year, an increase of about $500,000 from 2014.
City auditor Betty
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County was awarded a $245,120 federal grant to help fund an improvement project on a busy stretch of St. Johns Road in Marion Township.
MENDON - Bids submitted for work on multiple streets in the village were near or above the estimated base cost of $430,000.
Three bids were opened
Daily Standard staff reports
Mercer County continued to boast the lowest unemployment rate in the state in May, according to data released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Dayton-based fast-food restaurant has 20 employees
CELINA - Longtime restaurateurs Jim and Beth Miller are hoping customers are hot for the couple's newest foray in the food business.
Hot Head Burritos, a Dayton-based food chain, opened this week at 1947 Havemann Road near Dunham's Sports.
Rockford native to appear on Discovery Channel reality series
For a kid from the small town of Rockford, Rob Rutledge has done some rather big things with his career.
Rutledge, nicknamed "Dusty," was a footba [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Tristan Mercadel's strong showing last week earned him accolades from the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. On Tuesday the Grand Lake outfielder was named the GLSCL Player of the Week.
Local pictures on June 25th, 2014