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Students, teachers not too concerned over technology's impact on spelling
By Eric Adams
Whether the perpetual evolution of word processing and communication technology is a detriment to grammar and mechanics is debatable.
Chuck Smith, a 20-year member and current chair of the Celina High School English department, recently expressed that spell check, while a useful tool, should not be relied on too heavily. [More]
Obituaries on March 29th, 2013
Shirley Stammen
Shirley Louise Stammen, 76, Florida and formerly of Vandalia, passed away March 25, 2013, in Florida. [More]
Gloria Barnett
Gloria J. Barnett, 71, formerly of Spencerville and Celina, died March 27, 2013 [More]
Jerry Stanley
Jerry Wayne Stanley, 69, Rockford, died suddenly March 23, 2013, in Ringgold, Ga. [More]
Bruce Van Dine
Bruce A. Van Dine, 54, St. Marys, died at 1 p.m. March 26, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Bonnie Pyle
Bonnie R. Pyle, 84, Fort Recovery, died March 28, 2013, at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City. [More]
George Raudabaugh
George E. Raudabaugh, 55, Dublin, died March 27, 2013, at Kobacker House.
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Leo Helentjaris
Leo Helentjaris, 89, Celina, died March 28, 2013.
Services are pending at Cis [More]
Julia Link
Julia M. Link, 79, St. Henry, died March 29, 2013, at Mercer County Community H [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 29th, 2013
911 chief to take a break
Mercer County 911 Administrator Monte Diegel will begin a 90-day leave beginning Sunday.
The request, reportedly made by Diegel for personal reasons, was approved in early March by Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Sources working and waiting
Interim director plans board training
CELINA - The board of directors of a local anti-poverty organization continues to project a positive, optimistic front as they carry on in limbo, awaiting the results of a state audit.
2012-13 Girls Basketball Dream Team
NK's Horstman tabbed top local player
New Knoxville's Haley Horstman led her team to a Midwest Athletic Conference championship and Celina head coach Brian Stetler guided the Bulldogs to one of the best seasons in school history to claim 2012-13 Daily Standard Player and Coach of the Year honors.
Lakers split twinbill on the road at Urbana
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team finally returned to action on Thursday and earned a doubleheader split against NCAA Division II Urbana University.
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