Health expert: Not too late for vaccine
Flu is widespread in Ohio, and one local health official recommends everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated as soon as possible.
"It's not too late," Deb Scheer, director of emergency preparedness at the Mercer County Celina City Health Department, said.
WAPAKONETA - How quickly can 46,000 people be immunized?
Possibly in 48 hours, according to Auglaize County Emergency Response Coordinator Don Jump
Celina girl to the rescue
CELINA - A Daily Standard delivery girl went above and beyond the call of duty to help an 81-year-old woman who had fallen in her home.
Emma Keeling, 12, on Friday was delivering papers along her usual route on Kensington Lane, Celina, when she found Mary Dixon lying on the floor of her home. [
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CELINA - School officials so far have not signed a contract with the Mercer County Board of Elections to allow a May primary election polling location at the Franklin building in Montezuma.
The Mercer County Board of Elections has no long-term financial plan to replace its electronic voting equipment, a concern its officials will take up with Mercer County Commissioners.
ROCKFORD - Village council members welcomed new member Peggy Blossom, who was sworn in Tuesday.
Blossom volunteered to fill the seat of Gary Hodge, who resigned last month. Hodge's term ends Dec. 31, 2015.
CHICKASAW - A rural property owner again is seeking approval to permanently preserve his land from future development.
Chris Niekamp of Chickasaw i
Celina wins eighth straight after outscoring Marion Local 37-22 in final two quarters
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs shook off a miserable second quarter with a potent second half and cruised to a 69-56 nonconference victory over the Marion Local Flyers on Tuesday night at the Fieldhouse.
FORT RECOVERY - Just when it looked like Fort Recovery was going to go into halftime with a lead against Fort Loramie, Darian Rose made sure that the Redskins held a one-point advantage at the intermission. [
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A third-quarter comeback could not make up for a tough second quarter as Parkway suffered a 65-60 loss to Spencerville in girls basketball action on Tuesday night at Panther Gymnasium.
NEW BREMEN - Howell's IGA will close by the end of the month, owner Tom Howell confirmed Tuesday.
He would not comment further.
CELINA - A new consignment store is selling used furniture, household goods and clothing in downtown Celina.
Come Buy Again, 116 W. Fayette St., is
