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Friday, July 28th, 2017
Sheriff wants body scanner
Grey tells commissioners technology needed in drug fight
By William Kincaid
CELINA - As more drugs are entering the Mercer County jail, now is the time to consider following the suit of other state correctional facilities by acquiring a body scanner, sheriff Jeff Grey told county commissioners on Thursday afternoon.
However, body scanners are expensive and won't completely stanch the flow of illicit substances into the jail due to the ingenuity of crafty criminals, Grey said. [More]
Obituaries on July 28th, 2017
F. Eileen Bollenbacher
F. Eileen Bollenbacher, age 87, of Rockford passed away on July 26, 2017 at 11:32 PM at Coldwater Hospital. [More]
Cyril Evers
Cyril "Hoot" Evers, age 90 of St. Henry, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Judy Schroer
Judy K. Schroer, 73, of St. Marys, went into the loving arms of our Lord on July 26, 2017, while at her residence, after an extended illness. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 28th, 2017
Solar becoming more common, industry growing
CELINA - Solar panels do not yet provide as much energy in Ohio as other sources do, but they are becoming a common supplemental source of energy, and the industry is growing, according to a jobs report.
Area's eagle population keeps soaring
Almost a dozen nests in Mercer, Auglaize counties
Bald eagles are soaring in larger numbers across the area and state with at least 11 nests in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The majestic national bird has become a common sight in the area, local bird watcher Jill Bowers reported.
Local officials say festival, fair rides will be open
By SYDNEY ALBERT and ED GEBERT
newsdept@dailystandard.com
CELINA - All rides should be open for the Celina Lake Festival and local fairs, and no extra inspections are anticipated, organizers said.
Sheriff requests different spot for courthouse deputy
CELINA - Mercer County Grey Sheriff Jeff Grey has added his voice to a growing chorus of county officials seeking additional building space, in this case due to security concerns.
Drunken-driving checkpoint planned on State Route 703
Ohio State Highway Patrol, St. Marys Police and the Auglaize County Sheriff's personnel will hold a drunken-driving checkpoint from 8 p.m.-midnight tonight on State Route 703 in Auglaize County.
Playoff bound
Mariners earn postseason spot with win over Graders
CELINA - Joe Aeilts was named Player of the Game for the Grand Lake Mariners on Thursday night.
He earned it.
Aeilts hit a three-run home run i
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