Wednesday, January 6th, 2016
Bones found near Coldwater Creek south of Celina
By Daily Standard Staff
By WILLIAM KINCAID
and JARED MAUCH
news@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Local and state officials are investigating the discovery of bones on Sunday near Coldwater Creek at Grand Lake, about 1.5 miles south of the city.
The investigation may suggest the "possibility of a crime," Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey told the newspaper this morning. He confirmed the evidence found was bones but released no other details. [More]
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - A good team from Arcanum traveled to play Fort Recovery on Tuesday night.
The Trojans couldn't keep up with an Indian team that might be on the verge of greatness.
Grace Thien scored 15 points, Kendra Siefring added 14 and the Indians overwhelmed the now 6-6 Trojans in a 60-29 victory at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on January 6th, 2016
Darlene S. Siemer, 71, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday January 3, 2016 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Rita A. Westgerdes, age 86, of Coldwater, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on January 6th, 2016
Subscriber stories on January 6th, 2016
Homeowners cite pedestrian safety as reason for addition
MINSTER - Residents want the village to install sidewalks along a portion of state Route 119 to improve pedestrian safety.
Area resident Jeff Stamm
CELINA - The county has scheduled a household hazardous waste drop-off day for September but future events will depend on participation, officials said.
ROCKFORD - Mayor Amy Joseph at Tuesday night's meeting encouraged village council members to get more involved and energetic in various committees this year.
CELINA - A St. Marys boy has been released from Dayton Children's Hospital where he was taken after a train-car accident along Staeger Road on Monday evening.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Even with the effort his squad put together on Tuesday night, New Knoxville girls basketball coach Tim Hegemier thinks his team could do a little better.
ST. MARYS - Stephanie Evans went with what felt right when choosing a college to continue her soccer and educational endeavors.
What felt right was in the Keystone State.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina saw a six-point halftime lead evaporate in the third quarter as Findlay came away with a 45-38 win in non-conference girls basketball action in Hancock County on Tuesday.