Feds to check county's voting system for online weaknesses
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday morning moved to accept federal services to further safeguard the local voting systems.
The decision to accept U.S. Department of Homeland Security services was made in part at the recommendation of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, board chairman Phil Long noted at the board's regular meeting. Also, other county officials gave their OK to proceed with the analysis, director Laura Bruns said. [More]
MINSTER - With athletic success comes greater financial cost, school board members learned on Monday.
Athletic director Josh Clune informed members that funds in the self-supporting athletic program are very low. The department's major revenue source is ticket sales. However, the cost to support teams as they continue into postseason tournaments and playoffs is weighing heavily on the budget. [More]
ST. HENRY - Council members are counting down the days until the village's new pool opens to the public.
An open house is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Friday. Village administrator Ron Gelhaus said construction should be complete in time for a ribbon cutting and second open house on Monday, with the ceremony set to begin at 11 a.m. at 211 Parkview Drive. [More]
Minster gives up nine runs in top of seventh, score seven in bottom of seventh to win
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - "At the conclusion of the game, a couple kids grabbed me and asked 'What the hell just happened?' " Minster coach Mike Wiss said after the conclusion of Saturday's Division IV baseball district final against Crestview.
The kids weren't the only ones at Coldwater's Veterans Field with that question. [More]
MENDON - As warm weather returns and motorcyclists make their way back onto the roads, local enthusiast Bruce Rickard has three words for his fellow bikers: wear your helmet.
Last June, Rickard was saved by his helmet after a semitrailer backed in [More]
The Daily Standard Softball Dream Team has a familiar name as Player of the Year.
Her name is Haley Hawk.
The Parkway senior recently became a three-time Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year and has now been bestowed that same honor for a fourth straight season on the Daily Standard Dream Team. [More]
