Wednesday, August 17th, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Election officials on Tuesday morning discussed security measures and efforts to counter potential voter fraud at the polls during the November general election.
Last month, board of elections members talked about asking the sheriff to assign deputies to the polls because of the heated, divisive nature of presidential campaigns. [More]
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - District students performed well on the 2015-2016 state tests, elementary principal Diane Kramer said at Tuesday's school board meeting.
Students in grades 3-8 were tested in science, math, English and social studies. In each case, the students scored well above the state average, she said. Especially of note, the math scores for all of the grade levels ranged from 85 percent to 94 percent passage rate. In comparison, the state average ranged from 51 percent to 69 percent. [More]
Obituaries on August 17th, 2016
Cyril C. Albers age 76 of Celina formerly of Osgood, Ohio passed away at 2:10 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Center. [More]
Edith S. Maurer, 90, formerly of New Knoxville, died 12:15 A.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Ronnie Lee Thomas, 74 of Arlington passed away on August 15, 2016.
He was bor [More]
Jacob "Jack" Rodriguez, 62, Celina, died on August 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medi [More]
Lisa Renee (Piper) Ragon, age 58 of Tipp City, OH, formerly of Celina, OH passe [More]
Joseph M. Cheadle, 55, Ansonia, died on Aug. 14, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Herbert Sanning, 60, Walland, Tenn., and formerly of the area, died on Aug. 16, [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 17th, 2016
By WILLIAM KINCAID and JARED MAUCH
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Numerous local issues but no state initiatives are slated to appear on the presidential election ballot on Nov. 8 in Mercer and Auglaize counties pending final approval by the secretary of state.
CELINA - For many fairgoers, Tuesday's Mercer County Fair offered their first glimpse into the world of rodeo.
The cowboys and cowgirls of Broken Horn Rodeo out of Ripley brought the traditional Southern and Southwestern custom to Mercer County.
Minster
MINSTER - New residential and business utility customers soon may be required to pay a deposit for service.
Village council members on Tuesday hear
ROCKFORD - Village council members will await the results of sheriff's sales of two lots before acting on a third.
The two lots have buildings tha
CELINA - Clothing can be expensive and finding quality work apparel can cost a lot of money and take a lot of time to locate.
A new store in Celina offers an end to the hassle of buying quality work clothing.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team lost a tough non-conference dual match 199-263 to Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday at Celina Lynx.
Razz-Eye View
While working on the fall sports previews, sometimes one gets tunnel vision when trying to keep tabs on all things non-high school-related events in the area.