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Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
Teen faces murder charges
27 counts filed over deaths of Grubes, burglary of home
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - An 18-year-old Union City man faces 27 charges in connection with the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube.
Trevin M. Sanders has been incarcerated at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City since the fall for an unrelated crime. He will be brought to Mercer County in the coming days. [More]
$3.5M bond set for man tied to murders
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - One of two people charged in connection with the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube appeared Tuesday afternoon in Celina Municipal Court.
Bryant L. Rhoades, 22, was arrested Tuesday morning at his home near Union City in rural Darke County. He faces a charge of obstructing official business, a third-degree felony. The offense, normally a misdemeanor, was classified as a felony due to its connection with a murder. [More]
Obituaries on March 27th, 2013
Jerry Stanley
Jerry Wayne Stanley, 69, Rockford, died suddenly March 26, 2013, in Ringgold, Ga. [More]
Anna Fleck
Anna A. Fleck, 61, Celina, died March 26, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Richard Journay
Richard G. Journay, 85, New Weston, died March 26, 2013, at The Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Eileen Stienecker
Eileen M. Stienecker, 88, St. Marys, died at 9:30 p.m. March 23, 2013, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
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Community relieved; victims' family awaits conviction
By MARGIE WUEBKER and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
FORT RECOVERY - Everyone is talking about the arrests of two men connected to the November 2011 murders of Robert and Colleen Grube - except the Grube family.
Legislators don't expect drilling tax approval
Funds were to help lower income tax rate
ST. MARYS - Gov. John Kasich's proposal to increase the tax rate on large-scale oil and gas drilling likely will not make it through the legislature, three state representatives said Tuesday morning.
Leaders discuss obstacles to burning fossil fuels
ST. MARYS - Political opposition to fossil fuels is a threat to the abundant, affordable and reliable sources of electricity consumed by businesses and residents alike, according to some industry officials and politicians.
Hibner enthusiastic about duties as new park superintendent
NEW BREMEN - Mike Hibner, newly hired parks superintendent, told village council members Tuesday night he is learning the ropes while waiting for spring weather to break.
School board may refinance bond
CELINA - School board members are looking into refinancing the district's 1996, $17 million bond that paid for the intermediate school, additions to the middle and high schools and renovations to the Franklin building in Montezuma.
BOE begins policy review
Coldwater
COLDWATER - School board members on Tuesday evening began their first wholesale review of Ohio School Board Association policies since 2003.
Discussed at the meeting were sections pertaining to foundations and basic commitments and school board governance and operations.
Celina company lands three bridge projects
CELINA - A local company was awarded contracts totaling more than $800,000 to complete three local bridge projects.
Mercer County Commissioners on
Task force makes arrests
Two more people have been arrested on drug charges following a Grand Lake Task Force investigation that led to the apprehension of 12 suspects last week.
YMCA swimmers ready for national splash
GRAND LAKE - After a winter in the pool for their respective high schools, a group of local swimmers will get a chance to swim in national competition next week.
Work with what you've got
Consultant advises regional effort to grow existing businesses
CELINA - To increase business growth, communities need to focus on regional collaboration and existing business development, according to a speaker at the Mercer County Community Development Department's spring forum on Tuesday.
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