Friday, July 28th, 2017
Obituaries on July 28th, 2017
F. Eileen Bollenbacher, age 87, of Rockford passed away on July 26, 2017 at 11:32 PM at Coldwater Hospital. [More]
Cyril "Hoot" Evers, age 90 of St. Henry, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Judy K. Schroer, 73, of St. Marys, went into the loving arms of our Lord on July 26, 2017, while at her residence, after an extended illness. [More]
Stories on July 28th, 2017
Grey tells commissioners technology needed in drug fight
CELINA - As more drugs are entering the Mercer County jail, now is the time to consider following the suit of other state correctional facilities by acquiring a body scanner, sheriff Jeff Grey told county commissioners on Thursday afternoon. [More]
CELINA - Solar panels do not yet provide as much energy in Ohio as other sources do, but they are becoming a common supplemental source of energy, and the industry is growing, according to a jobs report.
Almost a dozen nests in Mercer, Auglaize counties
Bald eagles are soaring in larger numbers across the area and state with at least 11 nests in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The majestic national bird has become a common sight in the area, local bird watcher Jill Bowers reported.
By SYDNEY ALBERT and ED GEBERT
newsdept@dailystandard.com
CELINA - All rides should be open for the Celina Lake Festival and local fairs, and no extra inspections are anticipated, organizers said.
CELINA - Mercer County Grey Sheriff Jeff Grey has added his voice to a growing chorus of county officials seeking additional building space, in this case due to security concerns.
Ohio State Highway Patrol, St. Marys Police and the Auglaize County Sheriff's personnel will hold a drunken-driving checkpoint from 8 p.m.-midnight tonight on State Route 703 in Auglaize County.
Mariners earn postseason spot with win over Graders
CELINA - Joe Aeilts was named Player of the Game for the Grand Lake Mariners on Thursday night.
He earned it.
Aeilts hit a three-run home run i
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