a_d
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

New Bremen grocery will close this month

By Christine Henderson
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Howell's IGA grocery store in the Amsterdam Center, New Bremen, is closing after 60 years.

NEW BREMEN - Howell's IGA will close by the end of the month, owner Tom Howell confirmed Tuesday.
He would not comment further.
Wally Wagner Jr., owner of of Wagner's IGA, said he is looking into taking over the Howell's location. No contract has been signed, and it is "too early" to state his plans, Wagner said.
Wagner's IGA is a third-generation family grocery with locations in Minster and Fort Loramie.
Howell's IGA is also in the third generation of the family-owned business. The grocery opened in 1953 and moved in 2005 to the Amsterdam Center, 444 S. Washington St. The 40,000-square-foot store includes a state liquor store, complete line of groceries, deli and bakery.
a_d
Archive of January 16th, 2013
Buy this E-Edition
Additional online stories on this date
Carrier delivers aid to customer
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. [More]
Redskins defeat Indians in state-ranked matchup
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. [More]
Subscriber and paid stories on this date
Flu wallops area early
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.
Auglaize officials planning for worst
WAPAKONETA - How quickly can 46,000 people be immunized?
Possibly in 48 hours, according to Auglaize County Emergency Response Coordinator Don Jump
School not signing as voting site
Celina
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.
Board seeks funds for future equipment
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.
New council member sworn in
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.
Local man makes second attempt to forever preserve his property
CHICKASAW - A rural property owner again is seeking approval to permanently preserve his land from future development.
Chris Niekamp of Chickasaw i
Bulldogs erase deficit in second half
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.
Panthers fall at home to Bearcats
Local Roundup
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.
Shop sells consigned merchandise
CELINA - A new consignment store is selling used furniture, household goods and clothing in downtown Celina.
Come Buy Again, 116 W. Fayette St., is