Saturday, May 9th, 2020
By Daily Standard Staff
By WILLIAM KINCAID
and SYDNEY ALBERT
Mercer and Auglaize County's jails so far have avoided coronavirus infections.
Mercer County jail inmates have been spared so far, thanks in part to strict protocols enacted almost two months ago, sheriff Jeff Grey said. One law enforcement employee, though, had tested positive for the coronavirus but has since recovered and returned to duty. [More]
Motorists, farmers should take precautions at busy time
By Leslie Gartrell
Planting season has started for area farmers, which means tractors and other equipment will travel on local roads alongside everyday motorists.
As activity on farms increases, so does the number of slow-moving farm equipment. Motorists and farm equipment operators alike should be aware of their surroundings and take extra caution to protect themselves from accidents and injuries. [More]
Obituaries on May 9th, 2020
Raymond C. Kill, 76, of Saint Marys, died 11:30 A.M. Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Grande Lake Health Care Center, Saint Marys. [More]
Thomas G. "Tom" Olding, age 83, of Fort Recovery, passed away on May 8, 2020 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 9th, 2020
Mercer has 6 and Auglaize 4
CELINA - COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mercer County, as the six new cases reported on Friday increased the county's total to 65.
In Auglaize County, four new confirmed cases raise that county's total to 39.
CELINA - Domestic violence shelters in Mercer and Auglaize counties each will receive nearly $18,000 in funding from the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
MENDON - Most village streets should be in good shape once Wagner Paving of Laura completes a resurfacing project in late spring or early summer, Mercer County Community Development Director Jared Ebbing said.
Fort Recovery Public Library will offer limited curbside services to patrons beginning on Tuesday.
Patrons may begin placing requests by phone, email or the online catalog. Available items will be limited as statewide delivery services are still suspended.
Amazing Athletes
Maria Moeller was a general on the floor for Marion Local in the early 2000s.
She's now helping call the shots from the sideline.
Moeller was a
Amazing Athletes
Gary Jones was the go-to guy for the Marion Local boys basketball program in the late 1970s and early 80s.
"He's our money player," legendary Flyers coach Jack Albers said of Jones after a 1981 win over Hardin Northern in the district tournament.
The Grand Lake Mariners plan to give back to those who have supported them for 30-plus years. All season passes sold for the upcoming season, which is presently scheduled to begin in July, will also be valid for the 2021 season.
The following athletes were mentioned by voters for their amazing achievements while at Marion Local High School. An anonymous committee from the sch