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Tuesday | The Daily Standard

Sites of prehistoric people located in county

Of the 11,000 or so pre-historic sites in Ohio, several of them are reported to be in Mercer County, according to one of the first histories of Mercer County, published by Rockford Press in the 1950s.

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Related Topix: Rockford, OH, Celina, OH, Mendon, OH, Fort Recovery, OH

Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Daily Standard

East Jefferson residents to be connected to Celina sewer system

An extensive $2.5 million infrastructure project could connect all remaining East Jefferson Township residents to the city of Celina's wastewater system.

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Related Topix: Celina, OH

Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Daily Standard

Area residents can learn about forming St. Marys River Watershed group

Residents from Rockford, Mendon and surrounding areas are invited to a public meeting Monday evening to discuss forming a locally-led St.

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Related Topix: Rockford, OH, Mendon, OH, Willshire, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Ohio

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Daily Standard

Falling tree limb kills Coldwater farmer

A 76-year-old Coldwater man was killed Sunday morning as he cleared brush and trees from a wooded area near his home.

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Related Topix: Coldwater, OH, Rockford, OH, St. Henry, OH, Agriculture, Science

Tue Nov 17, 2009

WHIO - Ohio

Mercer County standoff ends peacefully

MERCER COUNTY, Ohio - Police say a SWAT team was called to the home of a military veteran Monday night after receiving a call indicating the man wanted to commit "death by officer." The SWAT tram responded to the residence, just outside of Rockford, and eventually managed to convince the veteran to surrender without incident.

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The Daily Standard

POW relives war memories, horror

Andy Hemmelgarn carefully opens the fragile letter he sent his family more than 64 years ago.

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Related Topix: St. Henry, OH, Europe, World News, Germany,

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Daily Standard

Former sitter charged with perjury

The former baby sitter of the St. Henry infant who died July 6, 2008, of blunt force trauma to the head, has been arrested, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: St. Henry, OH, Montgomery County, OH, Dayton, OH, Coldwater, OH

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Daily Standard

Two Celina teenagers injured in four-wheeler accident

Two area youths were injured Thursday afternoon when their four-wheeler was struck by a car near the intersection of Mud Pike and Fleetfoot Road west of Celina.

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Related Topix: Celina, OH, Coldwater, OH, Fort Recovery, OH

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Daily Standard

Newly acquired letter seeks Auglaize County formation

The county historical society recently purchased a 1846 stampless letter that accompanied a petition "praying for the erection of the new county of Auglaize." "About six weeks ago I got an e-mail telling me there was a 1846 stampless letter on eBay about the forming of Auglaize County," said Rachel Barber, administrator for the Auglaize County ...

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Related Topix: Auglaize County, OH, Wapakoneta, OH, Shelby County, OH, St. Marys, OH, Dayton Metro

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Evening Leader

Dozens Turn Out For H1N1 Clinic

Monday, 09 November 2009 Staff photo/Katie Yantis: Kelsey Smith, 15, receives the H1N1 vaccination from Auglaize County Health Department Nurse Denise Brown Sunday afternoon in New Bremen.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Auglaize County, OH, New Bremen, OH, Shelby County, OH

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Evening Leader

Oral Arguments Scheduled In Schwieterman Appeal

Friday November 6, 2009 Facebook Helps Women Reconnect Staff photo/Katie Yantis: Mary Brown, top left, Kim Koening, Kristy Baucher, bottom left, Shelli Adams and Molli Frey pose for a photograph following a recent interview.

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Related Topix: St. Marys, OH, Celina, OH, Chickasaw, OH, Lima Metro

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Examiner.com

H1N1 possible cause of deputy's death

Eaton, Ohio - Residents of Preble County and members of the law enforcement family are mourning the loss of one of their protectors today.

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Related Topix: Preble County, OH, Eaton, OH, Ansonia, OH, Rossburg, OH

Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Daily Standard

Domestic violence up locally

Editor's note: The name of this domestic violence survivor has been changed to protect her identity.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Celina, OH, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Daily Standard

Citizen of the Year chosen

Dennis Hecht was named Citizen of the Year 2009 at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce banquet Thursday night.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Daily Standard

"Nixle" helps sheriff's dept. alert public

The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is now participating in a service that allows the agency to distribute important information to the public via the Internet, e-mail and cell phones.

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Related Topix: Auglaize County, OH, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Weather

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Daily Standard

Program helps adults spot drugs

Increasing drug activity in the community led Coldwater Police Chief Randy Waltmire and others to bring members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office to the village this week for a special Operation Street Smart presentation.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Franklin County, OH, Powell, OH, Home Gardening, Home

Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Daily Standard

H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Grand Lake area

Mercer County has confirmed its third case of H1N1 flu and officials are awaiting test results on four others.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Auglaize County, OH, Celina, OH, Medicine, Influenza, Education Etc.

Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Daily Standard

Drawing to be held for trapping rights in Mercer Wildlife Area

There will be a special drawing at noon Oct. 31 at the Mercer Wildlife Area office on state Route 703 to determine who can trap in the state wildlife area Nov.

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Related Topix: Montezuma, OH

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Daily Standard

Celina Police hunt armed robber who fled Dollar store

Celina Police continue to investigate an armed robbery Sunday afternoon at the Dollar General store, 1905 Havemann Road.

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Related Topix: Celina, OH

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Daily Standard

Lots sought for recycling center

A local company is seeking several county-owned lots in Franklin Township to start a business where materials can be sorted for recycling.

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Related Topix: Celina, OH, US News, Federal Aviation Administration, Montezuma, OH, Chickasaw, OH, Environmental Law, Law

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