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Friday, September 25th, 2009 Stories in The Daily Standard

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New growth for historic Appleseed tree site

ROCKFORD - The 235th birthday of America's earliest forester and environmentalist - the wandering Johnny Appleseed - was celebrated in Rockford on Thursday afternoon with a special tree planting. Two genetically authentic Johnn . . .

Panthers hang tough but Flyers earn win

ROCKFORD - For three sets on Thursday night, the Parkway Panthers had the top-ranked Marion Local Flyers on the ropes, but the two-time defending state champions dug deep and hung on for a hard-earned Midwest Athletic Conference . . .

Commissioners move to accept funds for community projects

Mercer County commissioners this week approved a contract to accept nearly $150,000 in federal funds for projects in Celina and several area communities. The "formula" funding is one of several types of grants administered thro . . .

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• Electric rates may increase

• Attorneys want their evidence heard

• Mercer County seeks best deals for jail furniture

• Celina firm nets pact to revitalize Rockford

• Another easy league victory for Bulldogs

• Minster boy's golf finishes MAC schedule at 9-0

• Defiance wins WBL team title; Paulus is medalist

• Versailles holds onto tie for first

• Whitt makes his way up the racing ranks

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