Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Rockford physician learns details at recent D.C summit
By Sydney Albert
ROCKFORD - When costs for generic drugs rise or shortages arise, many consumers point fingers at medical manufacturing companies, but a local physician says other players in the health-care industry boost the overall cost of health care by $200 billion a year and reduce supply options. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
It was an instant classic added to an epic reel of high school football games to unfold on the southeast corner of South and Front Streets in St. Marys over the years.
Although last Friday's two-point, gut-wrenching setback to the Wapakoneta Redskins was excruciating for Roughrider football fans, in the larger scheme of things the evening was more about the journey than the destination. [More]
Obituaries on November 1st, 2018
David Carl Diller, age 84, died peacefully Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Bluffton Mennonite Home surrounded by his family. [More]
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Senator seeks feedback on funds for addiction fight
CELINA - U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, said he's impressed with how area officials, despite limited resources, have assembled a solid continuum of care to help drug addicts turn around their lives.
ST. MARYS - School officials are working to dispel a false rumor circulating about a student's allegedly creating a "hit list" to threaten harm to other students
"After an investigation, it was found there was no hit list," district superintendent Bill Ruane said.
CELINA - Mercer County of Job and Family Services has been accepted into the expanded Ohio Sobriety Treatment And Reducing Trauma pilot program.
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CELINA - Eight people were arraigned in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday before Judge Jeffrey Ingraham.
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CELINA - A 41-year-old Piqua man was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 months in prison for taking part in a check-forging scheme.
Shawn Bradley Pierce was sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to 10 months for a felony forgery charge and 10 months for aggravated possession of drugs.
2018 State Cross Country Championships Preview
Coldwater girls, other area runners also in state field
You could ask Minster girls' cross country coach Jessie Magoto a million times if she expects her team to win state, and she would always give you the same answer: She simply expects her group to give their best effort.
The Marion Local Flyers did not take very long to put their first loss in nearly two seasons behind them. The postseason was coming up and there was no time to dwell.
In my time at The Daily Standard, I've covered many state championship football games.
I envision I'll be covering one, two or maybe even three more in a few short weeks.
DEER PARK AT COLDWATER
Cavalier Stadium
Friday, 7 p.m.
First-ever meeting between the schools.
About the Wildcats
Deer Park is making its fi
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Standings

Friday
Division VI Region 24
8 Deer Park (7-3) at 1 Coldwater (8-2)
7 Covington (7-3) at 2 LCC (8-1)
6 Spencerville (8-2) at 3 Mari