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Friday, December 19th, 2008
Sheriff to retire/rehire
By Margie Wuebker
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey will retire effective Dec. 31 and then commence a new term on Jan. 5 in a move similar to retire/rehire programs in other sectors.
Grey contacted The Daily Standard on Thursday to formally announce his intentions, which will allow him to collect retirement benefits while being paid his full salary. [More]
Crown appeals lawsuit
By Margie Wuebker
Officials at Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen will appeal a recent Maine Supreme Court ruling and seek a new trial in a case stemming from a 2003 industrial accident that claimed the life of a Maine resident operating a Crown-manufactured truck. [More]
Celina impressive in 4-0 sweep at St. Marys
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Celina rebounded from opening the Western Buckeye League season last week with a loss to Bath by going 4-0 at the WBL duals round-robin at St. Marys' McBroom Gymnasium on Thursday.
The MatDogs were joined by Defiance, Van Wert, Kenton and the host Roughriders. [More]
Obituaries on December 19th, 2008
Max Evans
Max E. Evans, 77, of Spencerville, died at 3:14 a.m. Dec. 18, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
J. Maxine Magoon
J. Maxine Magoon, 89, formerly of Findlay, died at 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 2008, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 19th, 2008
Subscriber stories on December 19th, 2008
Voters likely to face May levy
ST. HENRY - School officials are scrambling to find ways to cut costs while briefly discussing putting a levy on the ballot in May.
The district's
Council compromises on lifeguard wages
A compromise on lifeguard wages for next summer was made by Celina City Council members this week, ending months of ongoing debate.
Councilor Angie
Commissioners put rabies treatment claim on hold
Mercer County commissioners tabled a decision on payment for a child's rabies treatment until the family's finances are evaluated and their insurance company re-analyzes their coverage.
Council OKs 3 percent wage increase for village workers
Christmas arrived a little early for Minster village employees with the announcement of a 3 percent wage increase.
Village councilors met in specia
Local cancer survivor now helps others with the disease
ST. MARYS - Shirley Clark, a two-time cancer survivor, now volunteers at the Grand Lake Regional Cancer Center in Celina.
The Mercer County native
Christmas wishes
Area clergy express their wishes for the holiday season
It's Christmas week and most of us are wishing for something.
Kids want toys, their parents want clothing, gadgets - or perhaps just some peace and
Offense sputters for the Bulldogs
To say that the Celina girls basketball team struggled offensively on Thursday night would be a major understatement.
Wapakoneta's defense smothered Celina for four quarters on the way to a 45-25 win in Western Buckeye League action at the Fieldhouse.
Great start propels Cardinals to victory
COLDWATER - The New Bremen Cardinals could not have started out much better in Thursday night's Midwest Athletic Conference tilt against the homestanding Coldwater Cavaliers.
St. John's defense shuts down Minster
MINSTER - The St. John's Blue Jays used a stifling defense and big performances from its four letterwinners to defeat the Minster Wildcats 44-37 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Thursday night at the Minster Middle School.
Flyers, Indians pick up MAC wins
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local jumped out to a 20-11 first-quarter lead and never looked back as the Flyers handed New Knoxville its fourth straight loss on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Ranger Gymnasium.
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