a_d
Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
Acres of Troubled Waters
County hopes to buy 117 acres of farmland
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County officials have come up with a $2 million plan to mitigate flooding near St. Anthony Road in Butler Township - and potentially avoid or delay a lawsuit.
"We got involved to try to make some lemonade out of lemons and go after some grant money to proactively make improvements out there that are both water quality and the perception of risk to flooding. We can minimize that," county community development director Jared Ebbing said Tuesday. [More]
Sudhoff throws no-hitter for Cavs
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Two straight starts, two straight gems for Luke Sudhoff.
A week after winning a 1-0 one-hitter over Fort Loramie, the Coldwater sophomore went one better in pitching a no-hitter as the Cavaliers improved to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action with an 11-1 win over Marion Local in five innings at Veterans Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 14th, 2021
Paul Tobe
Paul F. Tobe, age 90, of Coldwater died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on April 14th, 2021
Subscriber and paid stories on April 14th, 2021
Officials: Local COVID-19 cases on the rise
CELINA - Local health officials on Thursday urged caution as daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
A new death also was reported in Auglaize County
Deal gives county time to avert, delay possible lawsuit
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement that would give them time to try to address flooding issues along St. Anthony Road in Butler Township, potentially averting or pushing back a lawsuit on the behalf of several affected landowners.
Group to add sand to West Beach
Goal: To make area safe for swimming
CELINA - Work to haul in a new sand base for the West Beach was approved Monday, with officials aiming to have the beach ready for swimmers by Memorial Day.
Coldwater district aims for levy
COLDWATER - Board of education members aim to place a 2.5-mill continuing permanent improvement levy on the Aug. 3 special election ballot, which would help raise money for costly but necessary maintenance projects.
St. Henry sets season pool prices
ST. HENRY - Village council members during their Monday night meeting passed an ordinance establishing ticket prices for the swimming pool for this summer.
Auglaize board of health adds new member
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County board of health members welcomed a new board member and said goodbye to their longtime director of nursing during their Tuesday morning meeting.
Missed Opportunities
CELINA - Getting on base was no problem for the Celina baseball team on Tuesday. Getting them home proved more difficult.
The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base and couldn't overcome an early deficit in a Western Buckeye League game against Shawnee, falling 7-4 at Montgomery Field.
Area Roundup
Indians pound 15 hits, hand Panthers first loss
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery had two home runs to lead the Indians a 11-4 win over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action on Tuesday in Rockford.The loss was the first of the season for the Panthers.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
Photo Albums
Freaky Friday dress rehearsal Coldwater High School

Celina High School performs The Little Mermaid

Celina vs Shawnee baseball

Coldwater vs Marion Local baseball
All Photo Albums
a_d
World Pictures
World News
St. Vincent seeks water, funds as volcano keeps erupting
Ancient coins may solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
Archeologists unearth an ancient pharaonic city in Egypt
Arizona neighborhoods fight hunger with free pantry movement
Today in History
Video News
Snowfall time-lapse

National Guard assists with food distribution

Time Change
All Videos
E-Edition
For all the day's news, subscribe to The Daily Standard E-Edition. The E-Edition is included for free with every paper subscription plan.
Community Pictures
Tweets from Daily Standard Sports
a_d
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
Residents express concern over possible rezoning
By Georgia Rindler
COLDWATER- About 25 residents attended a zoning meeting prior to Monday night's Coldwater council meeting to voice concerns over a requested zoning change that would allow building apartments in the East Pointe subdivision.
Village council members at their regular council meeting gave first reading of an ordinance to re-zone several lots in the subdivision. [More]
Roughriders come back to beat Redskins
By Tom Haines
ST. MARYS - Before it sent a single batter to the plate, St. Marys was staring up at a 5-0 deficit.
That didn't faze the Roughriders.
Pitcher Andrew Ibrahim bore down and didn't give up another hit before giving way to Dylan Trogdlon in the fourth, and the two of them kept St. Henry from pulling away as the Roughriders came back to earn a 13-6 win in a battle of area baseball teams at K.C. Geiger Park on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on April 13th, 2021
Max Dull
Max Leroy Dull, 94, of Willshire died at 3:08 p.m., Saturday at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Donald Niemeyer
Donald Niemeyer, 95, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 4:05 A.M. Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford, Ohio. [More]
Dereck Gray
Dereck A. Gray, age 50, of Celina, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. [More]
Local pictures on April 13th, 2021
Subscriber and paid stories on April 13th, 2021
Lower electric rates could be in future
CELINA - Celina residents and business owners may see their electric rates decrease by June 1.
City councilors at Monday night's utility committee meeting discussed lowering the rates with representatives from Findlay-based energy consultant Sawvel and Associates Inc.
St. Marys changes street work plan
ST. MARYS - The city has amended its 2021 street program after contractors expressed concerns over part of a sanitary sewer project included in the program.
Marion Local to resurface track
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board members on Monday night awarded a $217,979 contract to Vasco Sports Contractors of Massillon to resurface the high school track.
Marion Local accepts 3 retirements
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board members handled a number of personnel matters at Monday night's meeting, including accepting three retirement resignations.
Village's grant request rejected
NEW BREMEN - The village's $70,500 grant application for an estimated $105,200 swimming pool repair project was rejected, village council members learned at their meeting on Monday.
Indians rally late
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery scored four times in the top of the seventh inning to rally and defeat St. Marys 9-8 in area softball action on Monday at K.C. Geiger Park.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
Monday, April 12th, 2021
Celina fighter wins TV match
By Tom Haines
Entering her first mixed martial arts fight in over two years, Celina's Diamond Long was ready to go from the moment she and Sarah Cook touched gloves.
"What I mainly remember is, she was staring me down a lot," Long said. "She was tense, and I was just in the moment."
Two minutes and 26 seconds later, Long had Cook in a chokehold and Cook tapped out, giving Long a win Saturday in Premier MMA Championship 16 at the Hits Entertainment Complex in Covington, Kentucky. [More]
Obituaries on April 12th, 2021
Daniel Briner
Daniel L. Briner, age 83 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence in Celina. [More]
Robert Lewis
Robert Dale Lewis went home to Jesus on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at age 89.
B [More]
Winona Brown
Winona Brown, 90, formerly of New Knoxville, died at 4:30 p.m. April 10, 2021, [More]
Douglas Kruger
Douglas Scott Kruger, age 67 of Celina and formerly of Middlefield, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. [More]
Willard Rankin
Willard O. "Bill" Rankin, age 96, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Springfield, Ohio. [More]
Linda Baumer
Linda S. Baumer age 69 of Minster, Ohio died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on April 12th, 2021
Subscriber and paid stories on April 12th, 2021
Canine Care Package
Therapy dog back to work after year off due to COVID
ST. MARYS - Julie Metz and her therapy dog Natalie have returned to the halls of St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima after a year away due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Expert: Fish species could be restored
CELINA - Grand Lake has lost several fish species that were once historically documented, but biology professor and research coordinator Stephen Jacquemin of Wright State University-Lake Campus said some species could possibly be restored.
Vote '21
'Ambulance' levy on May ballot
Voters in Gibson, Granville, Marion and Recovery townships and the villages of Burkettsville, Chickasaw, Fort Recovery and St. Henry will vote on a new tax levy for the Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District at the May 4 special election.
Raiders down Skins
ST. HENRY - Through three innings, the St. Henry baseball team was locked in a pitchers' duel. After the top of the fourth, the Redskins were looking up at a 6-0 deficit and wondering what happened.
Weekend Roundup
Bulldogs sweep New Haven
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina snapped back from Friday's loss to Van Wert with a sweep of New Haven (Indiana) at Montgomery Field on Saturday to move its record above .500 at 5-4.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
Saturday, April 10th, 2021
Title sweep
Celina take team titles at own Relays
By Tom Haines
CELINA - The Celina track team earned a sweep of the team titles at their own Celina Relays meet on Friday night at the Varsity Track in Celina.
The Bulldog boys beat out runner-up Coldwater by 45 points and the Celina girls edged the Cavaliers 99-96. [More]
Obituaries on April 10th, 2021
Olen Bollenbacher
Olen E. Bollenbacher, 85, of Decatur and formerly of Geneva, IN and Celina, OH [More]
Local pictures on April 10th, 2021
Subscriber and paid stories on April 10th, 2021
'Tis the (allergy) season
Spring: A time of renewal but misery for some
CELINA - Many look forward to spring when temperatures warm, their yards turn green again and flowers and trees bloom.
But people with seasonal allergies may find this season of rebirth and renewal downright miserable.
Celina building issue up for vote
CELINA - School officials are taking another crack at getting a building project issue approved at the May 4 special election.
A roughly $75.9 mill
Nutrient technician posts will be funded
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Agriculture will allocate $120,000 during the next two fiscal years to fund two nutrient management technicians, Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members learned at their Friday meeting.
Cougars edge Bulldogs
CELINA - The hope for another comeback win for Celina fell short on Friday at Montgomery Field.
The Bulldogs managed to get a run back from a 2-0 deficit against Van Wert, but the Cougars hung on for the 2-1 victory in Western Buckeye League baseball action.
Roundup
Defiance rallies to beat Riders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance plated four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 2-2 tie and defeated St. Marys 6-2 in Western Buckeye League baseball action on Friday in Defiance.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
More days in the news archive
Public Notices
Stay informed with Public Notices in print and online. In the past 30 days there have been 38 public notices. Including:
• 10 Notice
• 7 Bids
• 7 Zoning
• 3 Public Sale
• 2 Planning Commission
• 2 Ohio Department of Agriculture
• 2 Meeting
• 2 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
• 1 Drawing of Jurors
• 1 Financial Report
• 1 Name Change