Thursday, July 6th, 2017
By William Kincaid
When not carrying out their immediate duties, two local elected law enforcement officers are active in the Columbus-based Buckeye State Sheriff's Association, often offering input to state legislators before laws are enacted.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Auglaize County Sheriff Allen Solomon for many years have served on the nonprofit state organization of all 88 sheriffs, 2,500 sheriff's office employees and 18,000 private citizens. [More]
Big Brothers Big Sisters plans new effort
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - A program designed to improve children's outlooks on life by partnering them with adult role models has received two grants totaling $160,000.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize and Van Wert Counties Executive Director Molly Hay announced in a news release that the organization has received $160,000 through the state's Community Connectors Mentorship program. [More]
Obituaries on July 6th, 2017
Robert E. "Bob" Makley, 81, Saint Marys, died 2:18 A.M. Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Henry J. Selhorst, age 90, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on July 6th, 2017
Subscriber stories on July 6th, 2017
Celina
CELINA - Celina City Schools board members took the first step this morning to place a 1 percent replacement income tax levy on the November ballot.
CELINA - Attorneys have until Aug. 3 to file motions in preparation for a trial involving Cory Eischen, who is charged with aggravated murder in connection with the death of a 4-year-old.
CELINA - The trial of a Mercer County man charged with robbing the Celina Best Western Hotel in April has been delayed while a second defense attorney joins the case.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reminds motorists that the Ohio Revised Code requires all drivers to yield the right of way to public safety vehicles.
Public safety vehicles are fire, EMS and law enforcement vehicles using emergency flashing red or blue lights and sirens.
Cards, Cavs, Wildcats, Redskins to compete in tourney
By COLIN FOSTER and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com
New Bremen is making its first ACME District 4 tournament appearance in 10 years. Rounding out the field are three district regulars, Coldwater, St. Henry and Minster.
St. Henry will play host to the 2017 State Junior ACME Baseball tournament this weekend at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
The field of eight teams are made up of the winner and runner-up from the four regional tournaments held over the last week.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Doc Wilkerson pitched a complete-game three-hit shutout and Grand Lake improved to 11-9 with a 6-0 win over Xenia on Wednesday night in GLSCL action at Grady's Field at the Athletes in Action Complex.