Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Nature's wonders shared calendar with cybercrime
From staff reports
  It's possible no one is sorry to see 2024 go. Sadly, our area is not immune to international cyber crime. Natural disasters were in the news again - but so was an amazing natural phenomenon that brought us thousands of tourists. Another person was arrested on Jan. 6 charges. And a beautiful new school replaced a beloved old one. [More]
By Daily Standard Staff
  As has been the case year in and year out in the Grand Lake area, the local sports scene has been prolific and productive.
From the start of 2024 until the waning days of the year, area athletes have shined at the highest levels.
The task of compiling a list of the top 10 local sports stories for the year is a bit more difficult this year. Some years have been a struggle to get 10 stories, with several years not reaching that level. But in 2024, there were some challenges for some spots. [More]
Obituaries on December 26th, 2024
Rose E. Lawrence, 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024. [More]
Marilyn C. Lauth, 87, of Saint Marys, died 1:25 P.M. Monday, December 23, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Dennis "Doc" C. Bergman, age 80, Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Decem [More]
Local pictures on December 26th, 2024
Subscriber stories on December 26th, 2024
Mercer County's unemployment rose in November, making it the third lowest unemployment rate in the state.
Ohio's unemployment rate was unchanged in November at 4.3%, with area counties seeing increases in joblessness in November.
Accused of bilking people of $1M+
CELINA - A former Celina business owner previously charged with nearly 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1 million pleaded not guilty last week to an additional 26 felony counts.
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