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Tuesday, May 6th, 2014
By Doug Drexler
Proposed changes to state programs that allow high school students to earn college credit could lessen costs to parents, financially burden schools and water-down higher education classes, some local superintendents fear.
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By Robb Hemmelgarn
NEW BREMEN - Although Minster softball coach Scott Robinson has had plenty to be thrilled about this season, the Wildcats' 9-1 triumph over the Cardinals may have been the sweetest of his teams' 18 wins to this point, as the Wildcats clinched themselves at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship. [More]
Obituaries on May 6th, 2014
Michael Lin Pearson, 55, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:35 p.m. May 2, 2014, at his residence. [More]
Raymond Vore, 85, Ridgeville, Ind., passed away May 3, 2014, at his home.
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Martha Jane Kirchenbauer, 87, Celina, died at 7:14 p.m. May 4, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Timothy James Sloan, 55, Celina, passed away May 4, 2014, at his residence.
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Arlinda L. Mihm, 66, St. Marys, died at 8:22 a.m. May 5, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Daniel C. Pease, 71, Coldwater, died May 5, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Barbara A. Zumbroegel, 80, St. Marys, died at 6:30 p.m. May 3, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Connie Sawmiller, 57, St. Marys, died May 5, 2014, at her residence.
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Sylvia Engel, 88, St. Marys, died May 5, 2014, at St. Marys Living Center.
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Local pictures on May 6th, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 6th, 2014
Guardians of Grand Lake seek more ag regulations
CELINA - Guardians of Grand Lake St. Marys want the state to take full responsibility for the lake's toxic condition and seeks more regulations for the agricultural community.
WAPAKONETA - An 18-year-old Maria Stein man accused of threatening two men with weapons during a home invasion in February has been found competent to stand trial.
FORT RECOVERY - Village administrator Randy Diller on Monday discussed the possibility of $30,000 in improvements to the sanitary sewer system's two treatment lagoons located east of First Street near the railroad tracks.
COLDWATER - A colorful diet of fruits and vegetables and a physically active lifestyle may be the key to preventing or delaying cancer.
Judy Broering, a registered dietician with Mercer Health, told people attending Monday night's Healthy Living Series program there are no guarantees, however.
FORT RECOVERY - The Center for Neurological Rehabilitation will soon mark its 30th anniversary of helping disabled people in a five-county area on June 11.
ROCKFORD - Coldwater helped Parkway put runs on the scoreboard in the third inning and the Panthers produced with their bats in the fourth.
Those two innings were the difference maker in the Panthers' 6-3 victory over the Cavaliers Monday in Midwest Athletic Conference play.
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs put themselves into an early hole that they could not dig out of as Wapakoneta defeated Celina 16-4 in Western Buckeye League softball action on Monday at Bill Feth Diamond.
After several months of working out and meeting with teams, Keith Wenning will finally get the chance to see if his effort has paid off.
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Highlights & Insights
By Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
The Daily Standard
The MAC and WBL will start their track and field championships next week less than 10 miles apart as Celina gets its turn in the cycle to host the WBL and Coldwater hosts the MAC.
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local scored a run in the bottom of the sixth to come back and beat St. Henry 6-5 in MAC softball action at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.
Honey bee producers should report bee losses to their local Farm Service Agency office to determine if they are eligible for assistance from USDA.