Pending Ohio legislation to ban text messaging while driving isn't thrilling supporters or opponents.
Most agree that texting and driving don't mix. However, the law has too many exceptions, ignores dozens of other actions that impair motorists and would be tough to enforce, officials told The Daily Standard. [More]
CELINA - Tragedy was averted Tuesday afternoon when fire departments responded to the scene of a barn fire at property owned by David Linton, 7871 Oldtown Road, Celina.
A tank holding approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel exploded and was thrown a distance, according to Lt. Jon Schumm of the Celina Fire Department. [More]
Last year, Cody Reichard was part of an amazing run by the Miami RedHawks to the NCAA Division I Frozen Four.
Now, he's out to prove that the success isn't a one-time thing for the RedHawks.
Reichard, a former Celina High School student and current sophomore goaltender for the top-ranked Miami University RedHawks, will head to Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday to play in the national semifinals. [More]
CELINA - There is no official designated tornado shelter in Franklin Township, and one member of the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency advisory board is concerned.
MINSTER - Village council members Tuesday night declared the village a recovery zone in hopes of capturing more bond funding for a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment plant project scheduled to commence within a year.
ST. MARYS - Con-Ag Inc., 16672 County Road 66A, has developed a new product from recycled material and is the only business in the area offering it, said Teri Hirschfeld, company vice president.
CELINA - A night after getting shut out in nonconference play, the Celina boys tennis team rebounded on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Bath in Western Buckeye League action at the Booster Club Tennis Courts. The NetDogs go to 2-0 in WBL matches while the Wildcats drop to 0-2 in the WBL.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins used some two-out offensive magic and got a solid pitching performance from senior Michelle Stout to defeat the Minster Wildcats, 3-1, in nonconference softball action on Tuesday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Despite a strong outing from Darin Waterman, Celina opened Western Buckeye League baseball season with a loss, falling 3-2 to Bath up in Wildcat land on Tuesday. Bath and Celina sport matching 5-1 overall records.
