Monday, January 14th, 2008
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - If it were up to school Superintendent David Riel, there would be no valedictorians or salutatorians named every year.
During the Fort Recovery school board meeting last week Riel, high school Principal Dave Warvel and board members discussed the issue while talking about plans for staff development in January. [More]
By Daily Standard Staff
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the blizzard of 1978 - the greatest snowstorm on record to hit the Midwest.
The Daily Standard plans to recap the havoc Mother Nature played on the Grand Lake area in 1978 and is seeking input from readers. If you have interesting stories and vivid memories of the blizzard that you'd like to share, please send them our way. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Facing off against some solid teams, the Coldwater wrestling team had a big challenge in trying to go unbeaten during Saturday's Coldwater Duals Tournament in The Palace.
The Cavaliers came through, completing a clean sweep on the day, concluding with a solid 39-19 win over Western Buckeye League power Elida in the fifth round of the tournament. [More]
Obituaries on January 14th, 2008
Angela E. Bettinger, 78, 3778 state Route 118, Coldwater, died Jan. 10, 2008, at her home. [More]
Alice L. Plas, 87, formerly of St. Patrick, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2008, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. [More]
Paul R. "Slats" Howell, 92, Marion, died Jan. 11, 2008, at Delaware Court Health Care Center, Delaware. [More]
Local pictures on January 14th, 2008
Subscriber stories on January 14th, 2008
The Wabash River Conservancy District made bonus payments on nine separate filter strips along the river totaling 24 acres in 2007.
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Gasoline prices continue to stay around $3 per gallon locally despite earlier predictions that motorists would face at least $4 at the pumps during the holidays.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office honored some of its own during an annual breakfast meeting held Saturday morning at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
Lt. Martin Emerine was surprised as he received the employee of the year honors based on nominations from employees.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Randy Bruns
After a slight slump took his average under double digits, Derik Snyder came out with a vengeance on Saturday, helping Parkway down Temple Christian 66-57 on Saturday at Panther Gymnasium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina got its turn to host its annual Celina-Wapak Invitational on Saturday at the Mercer County Family Y outside Celina. The past several years, the Wapakoneta YMCA plays host to the event that brings in a number of area teams.