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Friday, July 1st, 2022
Coldwater man dies in Indiana van-semi collision
By Leslie Gartrell
BRYANT, Ind. - A 40-year-old Coldwater man died early Thursday morning after his vehicle collided with a semitrailer in Jay County, Indiana.
Joshua Highley was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to a news release and crash report from the Jay County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were notified of the crash at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:30 a.m., per the crash report. [More]
Rockin' in the free world
By William Kincaid
A slew of free, family-friendly events in Mercer County will help usher in the Fourth of July holiday with an explosive mix of fireworks and world class rock cover bands, along with plenty of food and drink options.
Red, White and Blue Celebration
Tonight, the second annual Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Coldwater Memorial Park Amphitheater, compliments of Community Sports and Therapy Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2022
Vincent Gross
Vincent Joseph Gross, age 88, of Coldwater, died June 29, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Richard Seger
Richard LeRoy Seger, 84 of Minster, passed away at 11:20 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Ruth Cross
Ruth Ann Cross (Faller) age 87 of Plum passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2022. [More]
Joshua Highley
Joshua "Josh" D. Highley, 40, Coldwater, died in Jay County, Indiana, on June 3 [More]
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ODNR lifts beach advisory
ST. MARYS - Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has lifted the recreational public health advisory at Sunset Beach.
Cavs in; Redskins survive
Coldwater sends Celina to elimination bracket
COLDWATER -  Coldwater held off Celina for a 7-3 victory in the winners' bracket to secure a spot at the District 4 tournament in Minster next week,
Wildcats win wild game over Cardinals in extras
MINSTER - After the way it started on Thursday, Minster was lucky to be hanging around for extra innings.
The Wildcats spotted New Bremen a 4-1 le
Mariners struggle as Jazz get run-rule win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Richmond scored early and often on Grand Lake and handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss in a 14-3 run-rule victory in seven innings in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play at McBride Stadium in Indiana.
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Coldwater vs Celina ACME baseball

St. Henry vs Fort Recovery ACME baseball

Minster vs New Bremen ACME baseball

St. Henry vs Marion Local ACME baseball
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Official: Upgrades urged at Amtrak crash site, but no action
NASA: Give us back our moon dust and cockroaches
Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla
AP PHOTOS: Israel's separation barrier, 20 years on
Today in History: July 1, Medicare program takes effect
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
Let's all go to the lobby
Renovation of St. Marys Theater making progress
By Leslie Gartrell
ST. MARYS - Substantial progress has been made in revitalizing the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House, according to officials with an associated non-profit.
Organizers from the Friends of the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House led a tour of the building on West Spring Street with U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, State Rep. Craig Riedel, R-Defiance, and other community members. State Rep. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, also joined later in the day. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2022
Vincent Schoenherr
Vincent Albert Schoenherr, 91, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Evelyn Clutter
Evelyn D. Clutter, age 91, of Celina, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
David Roebuck
David P. Roebuck, age 61, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence. [More]
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Jordan: 1/6 hearings are a 'sham'
ST. MARYS - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, on Wednesday said he believes the nation recognizes the public hearings on the U.S. Capitol insurrection amount to one-sided political nonsense.
Group suggests caregiver resources
CELINA - For individuals who take care of children who are not their own, it can be difficult to navigate the world of kinship and adoption and find necessary resources.
Triplex deemed total loss in fire
MENDON - A two-story wood triplex was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon.
Mendon Fire Chief Darrell Etgen said the fire
Road to close for repairs
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart plans to temporarily close Shelley Road between Frysinger Road and U.S. 127 in Dublin Township for a culvert repair.
Staying Alive
Redskins, Indians win in losers' bracket to set up matchup tonight
COLDWATER - St. Henry took advantage of Marion Local mistakes and built a big lead early on, while Fort Recovery needed a late burst to beat Parkway on Thursday in the losers' bracket of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional tournament at Veterans Field.
Area Roundup
Cardinals advance to sectional final
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nolan Kuenning's fielder's choice in the bottom of the first scored Rogan Muether for the only run of the game as New Bremen held off Anna 1-0 in the Auglaize-Shelby ACME Baseball sectional loser's bracket final on Wednesday night in Anna.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
Mercer Fair ready for fun
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer County Fair organizers are encourage community members to submit their best entries to the fair's open show competitions Aug. 12-18.
Fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp at a media preview event on Tuesday said the open show competitions are time-honored events that remain an important part of the fair today. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2022
Dylan Ball
Dylan Andrew Ball, 22 years old, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 27th 2022 at his residence in Continental, Ohio. [More]
Kathy Fair
Kathy Ann Fair, 57, of Rockford passed away at 12:55 PM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Tranquility of Rockford. [More]
Vincent Schoenherr
Vincent Albert Schoenherr, 91, of Fort Recovery, died June 28, 2022, at Luthera [More]
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ODNR: West Beach now officially Sunset Beach
By WILLIAM KINCAID
and SANDY SCHWIETERMAN
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike has been rechristened to reflect its picturesque features and alleviate confusion about its location, local officials said.
5 people arrested on drug-related charges
CELINA - Five people were arrested on drug related charges on Monday night as part of a joint effort by multiple law enforcement agencies comprising the Heroin Interdiction Team (HIT).
Coldwater school awarded 2 grants
COLDWATER - The district has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $100,000, school board members learned at Tuesday night's regular meeting.
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Dogs, Cavs moving on
Celina and Coldwater head to winner's bracket final
COLDWATER - Celina and Coldwater earned wins on the second day of the ACME Mercer County sectional tournament at Veterans Field on Tuesday, setting up a meeting in the winner's bracket final on Thursday.
Area Roundup
Minster earns district berth
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster punched its ticket to the ACME District 4 tournament next week after defeating New Bremen 10-0 in five innings at the Auglaize-Shelby Counties sectional at Anna.
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
Former coach sentenced for sexual messages to girl, 14
By Leslie Gartrell
WAPAKONETA - Former New Knoxville basketball coach Cole Fischbach was sentenced to more than five months in jail with work release after he was found guilty on two charges related to sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old student.
Fischbach, 27, was sentenced by Auglaize County Common Pleas Court Judge Frederick Pepple to 180 days in the Auglaize County Correctional Center for each first-degree misdemeanor charge of disseminating material harmful to juveniles. [More]
Obituaries on June 28th, 2022
Sharon Hilleary
Sharon R. Hilleary, 77, of Urbana, Ohio passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital. [More]
Kenneth Ernst
Kenneth J. Ernst, 68, Fort Loramie, died June 26, 2022, at his residence.
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St. Marys council swears in member
ST. MARYS - City council members swore in new councilman Erik Mauter during their brief Monday evening meeting.
Mauter was appointed by the St. Mar
Pride official thanks council
CELINA - Some city officials were thanked for supporting the Small Town Pride (STP) event held on Saturday while a councilman was called out for a comment he purportedly made on social media about one of the activities.
Council makes way to buy equipment
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard first reading of legislation to purchase a Caterpillar wheel loader for $127,500.
The purchase includes a trade in for the village's John Deere backhoe loader.
Bulldogs, Redskins advance
Mercer ACME sectional winners' bracket starts tonight
COLDWATER - Celina and St. Henry won their opening games in the ACME baseball Mercer County sectional tournament at Veterans Field on Monday, moving into the winners' bracket of the double-elimination tournament.
Area Roundup
Mariners swept by Steam
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake was swept by Cincinnati in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheader on Monday afternoon at Hayden Field at Xavier University.
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