Monday, February 15th, 2016
By Daily Standard Staff
By KATHY THOMPSON
and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com

    COLDWATER - A former village employee died in a house fire Saturday night, Coldwater fire chief Brent Forsthoefel said Sunday.
     Firefighters found Thomas L. Klosterman, 77, in the basement of his home in the 4000 block of state Route 219, Coldwater. He was taken to Mercer County Community Hospital, where he later died due to smoke inhalation, Forsthoefel said. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
CELINA - Chances are no one left the Celina Fieldhouse Saturday night thinking Lima Central Catholic was overrated.
Defending Division III State Champs, and currently ranked No. 1, the 19-1 Thunderbirds were impressive in dismantling Celina 77-46.
Despite an eight-day layoff since its last game, a 62-44 win over previously unbeaten and Division IV top-ranked Lincolnview, LCC started strong and put the Bulldogs on their heels early. [More]
Obituaries on February 15th, 2016
William F. Franck, 72, Portland, Indiana, died February 14, 2016 at his residence. [More]
Mildred M. Griesdorn, age 83, of Coldwater, died on Saturday February 13 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Earl Ray Stevens, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his father's home in Portland. [More]
Alex M. Anspach, 57, Celina, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. [More]
Thomas L. Klosterman, age 77, of Coldwater, died on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on February 15th, 2016
Subscriber stories on February 15th, 2016
Shooting
CELINA - Six Celina adults involved in Thursday's drug deal that ended with gunfire in Fort Recovery have been arraigned in Celina Municipal Court with future court dates to begin Friday.
Mendon woman wild about diminutive loveable equines, other critters
MENDON - Known to some as the "Donkey Mom," one Mendon resident has turned her enthusiasm for donkeys into a lifestyle.
Linda Kramer, 72, has owned
Beekeeping class attracts large turnout
CELINA – The Richardson Bretz Memorial Building on Saturday was abuzz with the art of beekeeping.
The Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association hosted its second annual Beginning Beekeeping Class, with more than 40 people in attendance.
MARIA STEIN - It was a typical Russia-Marion Local boys basketball game, involving physical play, a wild finish and probably left some players with a few floor burns.
FORT RECOVERY - The defense of Fort Recovery set the tone early against St. Marys and held up through a furious Roughrider comeback attempt in the Indians' 62-56 win in Saturday night non-conference boys basketball play on Senior Night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Sectional Swimming Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area swimming teams began the postseason on Saturday with sectional tournament competition at Ayersville and Lima.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater struggled in the middle two quarters against Wapakoneta and eventually fell to the Redskins 67-58 on Saturday night in Wapakoneta.
Sectional Bowling Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater dominated in the regulation game format of the Division II girls sectional bowling tournament and came away with the team title on Saturday at Community Lanes in Minster.