The Daily Standard

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 Edition of The Daily Standard

Online Local News Stories

Cost of murder cases stalls hiring of ag educator

CELINA - The prospect of paying exorbitant attorney fees for indigent murder suspects is preventing the county from hiring a full-time OSU Extension ag educator. Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday said they'd like to fill t . . .

Area people send help

WAPAKONETA - A humanitarian effort that started Tuesday in an embroidery shop rapidly spread to a local farmer, truck driver, and many residents eager to give aid in the aftermath of Monday's devastating tornado. Judy DuBois, o . . .

Parkway's offense rolls with two outs

ELIDA - Just when it appeared that Parkway's softball team was about to leave runners stranded on second and third in the first inning, the timely two-out hit came along. Then another, and another... The Panthers collected ni . . .

Print Edition Only News Stories

• Replacement levy sought for disabled

• Work on dog shelter to begin

• Mayor looking for volunteers for boards

• Minster plans graduation ceremony for 51 seniors

• City buys trailer for concession needs

• Commissioners seek bigger piece of pie

• Group lauds Marion FFA

• Bicycle event along cross-tipped route

• Flyers follow Puthoff's game plan

• Local girls track teams in top five after first day

• Bulldogs have seven All-WBL performers

Local Obituaries

Martha Decker

Martha Ruth (Ruck) Decker, 77, passed away May 10, 2013, in Bowling Green. She was born Aug. 16, 1935, in Wapakoneta, to Orville and Florence Ruck. She married Norm Decker June 9, 1956. She is survived by her two sons, Doak . . .

Ted Stott

Ted Stott, 87, Celina, passed away May 21, 2013. Services are pending at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. . . .

James Wasson

James Edward "Jim" Wasson, 73, Celina, passed away at his residence on May 17, 2013. He was born to John and Josephine Ann Brandt Wasson. He is survived by his longtime friends, Art and Janet Bernard of St. Henry. He had th . . .

Jerry Krogman

Jerry W. "Krogie" Krogman, 66, St. Marys, died at 2:20 p.m. May 21, 2013. Arrangements are pending at Cisco Funeral Home in St. Marys. . . .

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