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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Longtime Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey steps down after 44 years in law enforcement
By William Kincaid
CELINA - On the brink of ending a 44-year career in law enforcement, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said these final days in office are bittersweet.
He's certainly looking forward to retirement once his term ends on Jan. 5, excitedly pointing to the traveling he and his wife, Kay, plan to undertake and the time he'll be able to spend with his six grandchildren. [More]
Chilcoat, Rothe honored
By Daily Standard Staff
  Celina's Dalton Chilcoat and St. Marys' Camden Rothe earned first team honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its Divisions II and III All-Ohio teams on Wednesday.
Chilcoat, a third-team Division III All-Ohio defensive lineman last season, earned first team honors at the position this season after earning first team All-Western Buckeye League honors on both offense and defense this season. [More]
Local pictures on December 12th, 2024
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Parkway board hires new interim superintendent
ROCKFORD - Parkway Board of Education members on Wednesday approved the hire of a retired educator as the district's interim superintendent as it looks for a permanent superintendent following Jeanne Osterfeld's exit Dec. 31.
Chickasaw makes pot restrictions permanent
CHICKASAW - Councilors voted Wednesday night to make a one-year moratorium on the sale of cannabis products in Chickasaw a permanent ban.
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Fire depts. win grants for advanced wireless
Several local fire departments in Mercer and Darke counties are receiving funds to enhance their wireless communications technology from a state program.
Woman appears in court on election fraud charges
CELINA - Two people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, including one for charges related to election fraud.
Iola T. Taylor,
Cast iron lantern used in oil wells
The Mercer County Historical Society has a cast iron lamp, a heavy artifact that often requires two hands to lift it from the table it rests on. The
The Hoops
Dogs host Riders in WBL opener
The Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League boys basketball seasons get underway this Friday, albeit the MAC is a light schedule.  
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Alumni Notes
Winner off to a great start
The indoor track and field season is underway, and Ashland University sophomore Molly Winner is off to a great start.
The Marion Local graduate won
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