CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's Office personnel have sent a DNA profile extracted from human bones discovered a year ago outside of Celina to a private company to obtain a more detailed profile of the homicide victim. [More]

The number of traffic fatalities across the Grand Lake area in 2016 was lower than in the previous year.

Mercer County Sheriff's deputies investigated three crashes that caused three deaths. In the past five years, Mercer County has seen an average of about six fatal accidents per year.

MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday approved the 2017 budget, totaling $552,518.

In the general fund, $45,112 was appropriated, The fund covers $4,175 for salaries, including $750 for the mayor, $1,575 for council members and $1,850 for the clerk-treasurer.

CELINA - An area group has turned to a popular internet site to promote interest in the arts.

The Lake Area Arts Group has launched a series of YouTube videos to showcase the artistic talents of people with local ties.

By COLIN FOSTER and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com

Fort Recovery hopes to be in the Midwest Athletic Conference title conversation as the season wears on.