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Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Rockford man charged in woman's death
Van Wert police search for suspect in separate murder
By Abigail Miller
  VAN WERT - A Rockford man on Thursday was indicted on charges stemming from the murder of a 43-year-old Van Wert woman in September, according to a news release from Van Wert Police Chief Doug Weigle.
In an unrelated case, Weigle also announced that Van Wert police are searching for Larry P. Andrus Jr., Van Wert, who is alleged to have contributed to the death of a 59-year-old Van Wert man. [More]
Redskins move on
St. Henry beats Marion Pleasant, to face Huron
By Tom Haines
BENTON RIDGE - St. Henry's serving flustered Marion Pleasant almost from the start, and the Redskins rode it all the way to the regional final.
The Redskins settled down after a few early errors and overcame some stumbles in the third set for a 25-12, 25-8, 25-17 victory in the Division III regional semifinals at Liberty-Benton High School on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on November 3rd, 2023
Russell Hagar
Russell Dale Hagar, 90, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
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Cargill unveils $225M expansion
Lt. Gov. Husted attends ceremony
SIDNEY - Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted commended Cargill officials as they debuted the new $225 million plant expansion during a celebration on Thursday.
Airport president to retire this year
About 40 planes are housed in 7 hangars
CELINA - After 10 years as Lakefield Airport board president, Gary Lefeld will retire at the end of this year, according to Mercer County commissioners.
No injuries in fire that destroys much of Rockford home
ROCKFORD - A two-story house at 302 W. Pearl Street was heavily damaged by fire on Thursday afternoon.
The lone occupant escaped unharmed, said Rockford Fire Chief Rob Belna. Belna did not know the male occupant's name when contacted by The Daily Standard.
M.A.V. promotes services, fundraising event Saturday
Though it goes by a new name, M.A.V. Youth Mentoring is still going strong with a vision to help all children reach success in life.
The mentoring program has been around for about 30 years, according to executive director Angie Nixon.
Cardinals move on
New Bremen beats Russia for Loramie rematch
CLAYTON - New Bremen volleyball coach Diana Kramer said her team is locked in.
Exhibit A was the Cardinals' 25-14, 25-11, 25-11 rout of Russia in the Division IV regional semifinal at Northmont High School's Thunderdome on Thursday night.
All-Western Buckeye League Football
Bulldogs earn top honors
Celina's Braylon Gabes and Kaden Murlin earned top individual honors as the Western Buckeye League football coaches selected their league teams on Wednesday evening.
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