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Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Healing on hooves
Celina teen with apraxia benefits from riding
By Sydney Albert
When William Wenning was a baby, medical experts told his parents he would never be able to walk or talk. Fifteen years later, William is capable of both and more, thanks to his own hard work, the support of his family and his equine partners.
A spectator watching William Wenning ride his horse, Suzie, might never guess the challenges he's faced, or what it means that he's able to ride at all. [More]
Obituaries on March 6th, 2021
Brian Brunswick
Brian M. Brunswick, age 33, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Jimmy Craft
Jimmy O. Craft, age 64, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence. [More]
Ernest Hunt
Ernest "E.J." Hunt, 48, of Coldwater, Ohio, died 5:10 A.M. Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence, following a year long battle with brain cancer. [More]
Randal Caywood
Randal Lee Caywood, 61, Rockford, died March 4, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Debbie Fishbaugh
Debra "Debbie" J. Fishbaugh, age 65, of Celina, passed away at 9:36 pm on March 4, 2021 at her residence in Celina. [More]
Steve Sutter
Steve F. Sutter, age 66, of Celina, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. [More]
Daniel Lehman
Daniel Judson Lehman, age 50, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence. [More]
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Mass vaccination clinics set in Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine also on Friday announced 15 regional long-term mass vaccination clinics will open throughout Ohio in the next few weeks, including a location in Lima.
Rockford police probe alleged stabbing
ROCKFORD - Rockford police are investigating an alleged stabbing.
Police chief Paul May on Friday night said officers are investigating an alleged stabbing that involved a fight or dispute.
Still Flying High
Cardinals shut down Redskins for district title
WAPAKONETA - After last-minute heroics delivered the last two games, the New Bremen boys basketball team found its stride a bit earlier Friday night.
Sites to play at Wilmington
ROCKFORD - After having her junior season halted due to the pandemic, McKayla Sites is ready to play softball this spring.
The Parkway senior already locked up her college choice, committing to Wilmington College on Friday at Parkway High School.
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Car Parade welcoming home Colten Mustard

New Bremen vs St. Henry boys basketball

Coldwater vs Ottawa-Glandorf boys basketball

Minster vs Fort Loramie girls basketball
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Friday, March 5th, 2021
DeWine closer to nixing virus orders
Decision depends on infection rate
By Leslie Gartrell
  CELINA - Saying victory against COVID-19 is within reach, Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced all health orders will be rescinded once the state's infection rate drops to 50 cases per 100,000 people for two weeks.
Mercer County Health District officials also provided updated vaccine registration information for a March 10 clinic. [More]
End of the Line
Fourth-quarter struggles doom Minster in semis
By Tom Haines
VANDALIA - For three quarters, Minster was in control. But Fort Loramie never went away.
The Wildcats watched an early 10-point lead disappear and finally broke down in the fourth quarter as the Redskins came away with a 47-36 win in the Division IV regional semifinals at the Vandalia-Butler Student Activities Center. [More]
Obituaries on March 5th, 2021
Leo Kunk
Leo Joseph Kunk, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 26, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. [More]
Dennis Severs
Dennis R. Severs, age 55, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2021 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
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Celina FFA reboots
Chapter revived after decades, despite virus challenges
CELINA - Celina students are adapting to a revived FFA program despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
Celina City Schools of
Armstrong to stay in jail as case progresses
TOLEDO - A 51-year-old former Parkway school board member and Rockford mayor charged with coercion and enticement and receipt and distribution of child pornography remains incarcerated as his case moves through U.S. District Court's Northern District of Ohio.
County elections board reorganizes
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Thursday reorganized key roles, electing a new chairperson and switching the roles of its two directors.
Wolf breaks Minster record
VANDALIA - With 1:23 left in the first half, Ivy Wolf stepped to the line with a chance to set a school record.
Already the Minster record-holder f
Cavs fall to Titans in tough OT battle
LIMA - It seemed like Coldwater did everything right to come away with a win on Thursday night.
So did Ottawa-Glandorf.
The Cavaliers overcame a
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Thursday, March 4th, 2021
Rerouting Lake Shore Drive
Mayor: Project won't happen without grants
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Nearly four years ago, mayor Jeff Hazel revealed to Grand Lake Rotarians a dream of relocating Lake Shore Drive behind the inlet commonly called the hot water hole.
Benefits of such a move, officials have argued, would be better public access to the waterfront and improved safety. [More]
Obituaries on March 4th, 2021
Robert Kohlhorst
Robert P. Kohlhorst, 96, of St. Marys, OH died 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence. [More]
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Ballots OK'd for Auglaize special election
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Elections has approved ballots for the May 4 special election. No candidate races will be contested, but four tax issues will appear on local ballots.
County awards project contracts
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners awarded contracts for continued erosion control work along Beaver Creek and materials for bridge replacements, projects that will be overseen by county engineer Jim Wiechart.
5 Auglaize County virus cases reported
New Mercer virus info to be released today
WAPAKONETA - Five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported on Wednesday raised Auglaize County's cumulative case total to 3,400.
Auglaize County He
Moving on
St. Marys survives second half pressure to advance
SPENCERVILLE - The score from Wednesday's Division II boys basketball district semifinal may read 58-43 in favor of St. Marys, but it was anything but a breeze for the Roughrider fans in attendance at Spencerville High School.
Postseason area honors announced
Area basketball players earned postseason honors from the District 8 Basketball Coaches Association.
Minster's Ivy Wolf was named the Division IV P
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
STEM, theater meet
Students make tipping glass, magic cake and chalkboard
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - Some Coldwater Middle School students are using their own brand of magic to bring the otherworldly events of "Matilda Jr., the Musical" to life.
Matilda is a young girl, who is eager to learn and make friends at school while dealing with a dysfunctional family and a child-hating principal. Yet Matilda is gifted - and not just academically. Her budding telekinetic powers help her teach a few lessons to the bullies in her life. [More]
Can you top this?
St. Henry wins in 2OT; Busse beats buzzer to help New Bremen beat Minster
By Tom Haines
WAPAKONETA - If the excitement of a double-overtime contest in the opening game of the Division IV boys basketball district semifinals wasn't enough, how about a buzzer-beater?
Reece Busse's 3-pointer as time expired gave New Bremen a 40-39 win over second-seeded Minster in Tuesday's nightcap at Wapakoneta High School. [More]
Obituaries on March 3rd, 2021
Marilyn Schmitmeyer
Marilyn E. Schmitmeyer age 84 of Minster, Ohio died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Steven 'Bo' Shannon
Steven "Bo" Shannon, 73, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 6:30 P.M. Monday, Mar [More]
Joan Roettger
Joan Roettger, 70, of New Knoxville, OH died Tuesday February 22, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Gary 'Doc' Farley
Gary L. "Doc" Farley, age 75, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at [More]
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Governor announces vaccine eligibility for those 60, older
Child care workers, first responders among those on list
CELINA - Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday announced eligibility standards for Phase 1C of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Beginning March 4, indiv
Minster may buy excess solar electricity
MINSTER - Village council members on Tuesday considered a plan to buy excess electricity generated in the future by solar panels owned by residents or businesses.
New water-filtration process almost ready to go online
CELINA - A new filtration process set to go online in May at the city water treatment plant on U.S. 127 is expected to result in substantial savings.
Rockford considers rezoning site
ROCKFORD - Council members will consider rezoning a former plumbing business on South Street for residential use, with the owner planning to rework the interior into apartments.
Staff finalists for AP awards
The Daily Standard newspaper and five of its staff members have been named finalists for 10 awards in nine categories in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editor's 2020 newspaper contest.
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