Local business owners are baffled by the lack of information and tons of misinformation circulating about Obamacare.

Why are my health insurance rates going up? Will I face penalties? Those questions and many others were posed by company presidents who spoke recently to The Daily Standard. [More]

ST. MARYS - The first bald eagle nest in Auglaize County has been confirmed.

Volunteer eagle spotter Jill Bowers, St. Marys, said she learned of the nest late last week from Auglaize County Wildlife Officer Matt Hoehn. It's in a tree along the St. Marys River near state Route 66A.

NEW BREMEN - Bennett Staton is a young man on a mission - to land an appointment to a military academy and eventually earn his wings.

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A 46-year-old Celina man could face 20 years in prison as a result of a negotiated agreement in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

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CELINA - It's rare that a team can issue a dozen walks and still come away with a mark on the positive side of the ledger.

Celina's pitchers strug [More]

COLDWATER - The offensive depth of Celina's softball team was on display when the Bulldogs visited Coldwater on Friday.

All nine positions in the Bulldogs' batting order produced at least one hit and scored at least one run in a 14-0 five-winning win over the Cavaliers.

ST. MARYS - Blake Spangler came off the bench and delivered a huge pinch-hit to help spark Coldwater's offense and the Cavaliers rolled to an 11-0 win over St. Marys on Friday at K.C. Geiger Park.

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Celina's boys tennis team opened Western Buckeye League play on Friday and the Bulldogs shut out Kenton for the second straight day with a 5-0 win at the Booster Club Tennis Complex. The teams also met yesterday in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association team tournament.