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Saturday, October 12th, 2013
Limited storage nixes opportunity for lower salt costs
By William Kincaid
Mercer County missed an opportunity to buy road salt for the winter season at a lower price through the state's bidding process due to limited storage capacity.
The county next year may accept the state salt deal through the Ohio Department of Transportation after a new, $4.5 million engineer facility is constructed. The proposed complex will significantly increase the county's present storage capacity of 500 tons to meet the state required minimum purchase. [More]
Coldwater rushes past Anna
Midwest Athletic Conference Football Roundup
By Daily Standard Staff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater's football team hit the ground running as the Cavs rushed for over 200 yards and five touchdowns in a 43-7 victory over Anna on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Cavalier Stadium.
The Cavaliers' win sets up a battle for sole possession of first place in the MAC standings next Friday at Booster Stadium as Coldwater takes on Marion Local in Maria Stein. [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2013
Bessie Fahncke
Bessie Snyder Fahncke, 94, Celina, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Oct. 10, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Terrence Johnson
Terrence L. Johnson, M.D., 65, Van Wert, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 10, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Norman Binkley
Norman Binkley, 64, Wapakoneta, died Oct. 11, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health Sys [More]
Barbara Hassloch
Barbara Mayme "Grandma Babydoll" Hassloch, 95, Celina, passed away at 12:52 a.m. Oct. 11, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Irene Shinabery
Irene Shinabery, 88, formerly of St. Marys, died at 5:25 a.m. Oct. 11, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on October 12th, 2013
Subscriber stories on October 12th, 2013
Slusser's hearing delayed
CELINA - A public hearing to resolve former police chief Dave Slusser's appeal against the city administration over his firing has been delayed until Dec. 16.
Ex-teacher gets one year added to prison sentence
Summers receives 21-year sentence for having sex with student
A Darke County judge on Friday lengthened former high school teacher and girls basketball coach Christopher A. Summers's prison time to 21 years for having sex with a student.
Bulldogs blow out Cougars
Celina scores TDs on its first five possessions
VAN WERT - Celina's offense was clicking on all cylinders on Friday night against Van Wert.
The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first five possessions en route to a 55-19 victory over the Cougars in Western Buckeye League play at Eggerss Stadium.
Flyers remain undefeated
ST. HENRY - Marion Local got the offense rolling in the second quarter and never looked back.
The Flyers scored the final 35 points of the game as the top-ranked team in Division VII defeated St. Henry 35-7 on Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Strong start propels Minster to victory
MINSTER - A repeated point of emphasis for Minster coach Geron Stokes this season has been that his team needs to have a better start to their games.
His team came through this week by scoring the first 27 points of the game en route to a 41-19 Homecoming win over the Parkway Panthers.
Cardinals unable to stop Campbell
NEW BREMEN - The Versailles Tigers scored three touchdowns in a span of seven minutes late in the first half to key a 31-0 Midwest Athletic Conference football win over the New Bremen Cardinals on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
Defiance scores late TD to keep 'Riders winless
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Will Batt's 18-yard touchdown run with 1:35 to play in the game helped Defiance rally from a 16-0 deficit and the Bulldogs defeated St. Marys 27-23 in Western Buckeye League action on Friday night at Baughman Stadium.
Koesters fires a 78 on first day at state golf
Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters started her 2013 Division II girls state golf tournament with a strong showing after firing a 78 on Friday at the Gray Course at The Ohio State University.
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