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Monday, May 16th, 2011
Schrader's quick start paves way for victory
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - Prior to Saturday night's United Midwest Promoter (UMP) DirtCar Modified main event at Eldora Speedway, veteran driver Ken Schrader figured he would have to grab an early lead from his fourth starting position.
Schrader did just that, going to the outside groove at the drop of the green flag, sweeping around front-row starters Scotty Williams and track points leader Jesse Bitterling and into the top spot by the exit of turn two on the first lap. [More]
Obituaries on May 16th, 2011
Barbara Lachey
Barbara Ann Lachey, 70, Minster, died at 5:15 a.m. May 14, 2011, at her home. [More]
Louis Schmidt
Louis Joseph "Joe" Schmidt, 82, Anna, died the evening of May 14, 2011 at his residence. [More]
Kenneth Seitz
Kenneth M. Seitz, 44, Maria Stein, died at 2:53 a.m. May 14, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Joseph Diller
Joseph Diller, 70, St. Anthony, died May 15, 2011, in Columbus.
Arrangements [More]
Roger Smith
Roger Smith, 85, Coldwater, died May 16, 2011.
Arrangements are pending at Ci [More]
Wilma Abels
Wilma C. Abels, 71, Celina, died at 12:08 a.m. May 14, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Local pictures on May 16th, 2011
Subscriber stories on May 16th, 2011
Heroin usage rising in Mercer County
Law enforcement officers throughout Mercer County want to get the word out - serious drugs such as heroin are here and so is the time for action.
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Seniors graduate Sunday
Parkway
ROCKFORD - Parkway High School seniors will top off their high school careers with graduation on Sunday. Commencement ceremonies begin at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
Staff wins at AP contest
Daily Standard photographer Mark Pummell was recognized as one of the best photojournalists in Ohio, and Nancy Allen was honored for headline writing at Sunday's annual Associated Press Society of Ohio newspaper competition in Columbus.
Cavs still alive in MAC title race after knocking off Flyers
COLDWATER - The wet weather on Saturday afternoon wasn't enough to dampen Senior Day for five Coldwater seniors.
Coldwater's Ethan Bettinger shut d
Brenneman, Celina duo advance to district play
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys' Joe Bremmenan captured the Division II sectional singles tennis championship after the beginning of posts
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