Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
By Leslie Gartrell
Nothing says fall - or Thanksgiving - quite like pumpkin pie.
The seasonal treat features warm, aromatic spices paired with seasonal pumpkin and a classic, flaky pie crust.
Pumpkin pie can be as easy or as complicated as each baker would like, said Mary Heinrichs, owner of Calico Cafe in Coldwater, and Donna Andrews, lead baker at Pullman Bay Restaurant in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2021
Carolyn S. Bambauer, 87, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 8:48 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence. [More]
Richard "Dick" E. Geist, age 83, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 11:46 am at his daughters residence in Lima on November 4, 2021. [More]
Philip V. Monnin, 82, of New Bremen, passed away on November 14, 2021 after a three-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2021
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2021
Auglaize cases up; 2 deaths reported
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County health officials are urging residents to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID-19 as the holidays approach.
"A lot of people think COVID is over, but it's still here," said Auglaize County Health Commissioner Oliver Fisher on Tuesday.
ROCKFORD - The village has been awarded $850,000 in grant funding for the construction of a new water tower, though village administrator Aaron Temple said the distribution date for the funds is unknown.
By WILLIAM KINCAID and SALBERT@DAILYSTANDARD.COM
newsroom@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Boards of elections in Mercer and Auglaize counties completed the official canvas of the the Nov. 2 general election, yielding the official election results.
A third New Bremen Cardinal is headed to Tiffin University.
Kaylee Freund, New Bremen's leading hitter, signed a letter of intent to play for the Dragons on Friday after a stellar high school career that included three state championship match appearances and first-team all-Ohio honors.
2021 Division IV Volleyball State Champions
Roster:
#  Player  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
1  Lauren Wingler  L  5-3  So.
3  Carson Henschen  OH/MH  6-1  Sr.
4  Avery Henschen  MH  5-10  Sr.
5  Keianna Wellman  MH  5-7  So.
2021 Division IV Volleyball State Runner-up
Roster:
#  Name  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
0  Lauren Beyke  DS  5-6  Sr.
1  Chloe Gels  OH  5-10  So.
2  Lauren Robinette  DS  5-5  Sr.
3  Grace Lange  L  5-6  Sr.
4  Avery Schmitz  OH  5-8  So.