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Thursday, December 28th, 2023
Super Low Unemployment: How low can it go?
By Leslie Klosterman
Mercer County once again had the lowest joblessness in Ohio in November, extending the county's streak of holding the first place title among Ohio's 88 counties.
November's unemployment rate was 1.9% in Mercer County, the lowest it's been since April. November's rate is also a large decrease from 2.5% in October, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. [More]
Redskins outlast Flyers
St. Henry wins opening of Battle of 119 basketball series
By Daily Standard Staff
By GARY R. RASBERRY and ROBB HEMMELGARN
sports@dailystandard.com
MARIA STEIN - The Battle of 119 basketball challenge got out to a roaring start as the Hangar in Maria Stein hosted the first round-robin matchup between St. Henry and Marion Local. [More]
Obituaries on December 28th, 2023
Irvin Baldauf
Irvin R. Baldauf, 81, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Stanley Goettemoeller
Stanley G. Goettemoeller, 99, Cassella, died Dec. 27, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 28th, 2023
New Bremen OKs $27M budget, discusses cannabis
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Wednesday evening approved final reading of the 2024 budget at about $27 million.
Fiscal officer Amy Speelman said the budget is estimated at $27 million, compared to $24.7 million this year and $27.3 million in 2022.
105 year old reminisces on experiences
COLDWATER - Marcella Hemmelgarn has covered a lot of ground in a century.
The soon-to-be 105-year-old Sharpsburg native, now living at Briarwood Vi
Councilors talk about traffic light repair work
MONTEZUMA - Village councilors on Wednesday night discussed the recent inspection and maintenance of Montezuma's lone traffic light at State Route 219 and Canal Street.
Fort Recovery council re-elects mayor, 2 councilors
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors held a special meeting on Wednesday morning to amend 2023 appropriations and re-appoint the mayor and two councilors.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Famous county individuals, continued
This is the second in a series of Mercer County personalities who have won national acclaim in their chosen professions.
Last week, we told of baritone soloist Harry Sylvester and astronomer William C. Hussey.
Threes lift Cards past Dogs
CELINA - New Bremen's zone defense baffled Celina on Wednesday night.
You could say New Bremen's shooters were in the zone, too.
Aaron Thieman (1
Bulldogs capture Parkway invite
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina wrestling team bounced back from a tough loss to St. Marys last Thursday to win the Parkway Holiday Tournament on Wednesday at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
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