Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:33PM EST until January 31 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:33PM EST until January 31 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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Hi-Tech Wire will add 45K sq. ft. to Ash St. facility
By Abigail Miller
ST. HENRY - A local manufacturing company is about to undergo its largest expansion yet, adding 45,000 square feet to its plant and creating five to 10 jobs.
Hi-Tech Wire and Manufacturing announced in a social media post on Thursday that it will soon expand its Ash Street location in St. Henry by 45,000 square feet. The addition will bring its total facility size to 170,000 square feet. [More]
St. Henry rallies to beat Marion Local, stay unbeaten
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - Winning 16 games in a row is tough, especially when you find yourself losing multiple times against a fierce rival. However, not every team is St. Henry, who used a second half surge to get past Marion Local 54-48 at Redskin gymnasium Thursday night to improve to 16-0 on the year. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2026
Ronda Kay Koontz, age 84, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Gardens of Celina. [More]
Delores "Dee" Weadock, 78, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 1:52 A.M. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Norma Jean Gehle, age 72 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan [More]
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CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners signed off Thursday on the first agricultural drainage tile replacement project of 2026, which attracted the interest of seven contractors.
A Versailles man was transported to the hospital by CareFlight Thursday after a two-vehicle accident just outside Versailles.
According to a report
ROCKFORD - Down 14 with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Parkway started digging out like a foot of snow fell in Panther Gymnasium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen was in the lead at the end of the third quarter and held off Minster over the final eight minutes to pick up a 32-31 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at the Nest.
CELINA - The Celina Pep Band was rockin' out Thursday at the Fieldhouse.
In the fourth quarter, the Celina girls basketball team finally found a rhythm.
Access Engineering Solutions/Garmann Miller
Two planners of public infrastructure join forces
CELINA - Although civil engineering firm Access Engineering Solutions will be fully absorbed as part of Garmann Miller by the end of 2026, both companies remain committed to serve their clients and be support pillars for communities.
Peoples Bank Co.
Coldwater-based Peoples Bank has grown to 7 locations
COLDWATER - A community bank with deep local ties continues to organically expand without mergers, having established seven branches and three stand-alone ATMs across two counties in its 120 years of existence.
The Willow
Service, quality and family keep restaurant a local fave
CELINA - Your order is ready: A mouthwatering double-decker cheeseburger, a side of crispy, golden French fries and a frosty mug of root beer poured out of a wooden barrel, topped off with a slice of cherry pie.
McSports
Coldwater apparel shop outfits teams, fans and businesses
COLDWATER - Whether it's a one-off job of adding a name to a stocking, ordering team shirts for an entire school or upgrading uniforms for a corporate staff, a Coldwater screen printing and apparel shop handles it all.
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Today In History
America 250 offers deal for movie fans
From staff reports
  CELINA - A yearlong, statewide movie marathon is set to kick off next month, with events scheduled throughout the year in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Ohio Goes to the Movies, an America 250-Ohio Signature Event, will launch its yearlong series of free movie screenings next month in venues from Dayton to Wooster. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2026
Michael "Farmer" Lee Knatz, 68, of Washington Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH died 9:24 p.m. on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at his residence. [More]
Rebecca Jo (Carpenter) Adams (86) is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, having passed to her eternal home on (January 26, 2026). [More]
Carlton "Ram" Rhoades, age 83, of Fort Recovery, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. [More]
Linus G. Lefeld, age 81, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Cathy A. "Caat" Taylor, 71, Celina, died Jan. 27, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 29th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 29th, 2026
CELINA - Mercer Health CEO Jon Dingledine painted a picture of a challenging environment for rural health care systems in 2026 but insisted that Mercer Health is committed to remaining agile and flexible to meet the demands of local communities.
The Hoops
The area teams have had a few days of additional rest after the weekend's snow, followed by poor road conditions and chilling cold that postponed everything on Monday and Tuesday.
Toledo outscored Kent State 18-12 in the final quarter to pick up a 59-53 victory in Mid-American Conference women's basketball play on Wednesday night at Savage Arena in Toledo.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A new mutual aid agreement struck between the City of Celina and four villages in Mercer County will enable police officers to cross jurisdictional boundaries to protect the public and save lives.
At this week's regular meeting, Celina City Council approved legislation authorizing Mayor Jeff Hazel and Police Chief Tom Wale to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Rockford, St. Henry, Fort Recovery and Coldwater police departments. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2026
Roberta "Bobbi" G. Daugherty, age 73, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2026
MINSTER - Minster Board of Education members at a special meeting Tuesday approved the addition of a five-year renewal of their permanent improvement levy to district voters' ballots in May.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's village council approved two ordinances and advanced another during its regular meeting Monday, including steps toward acquiring land for future residential development and changes to the village pay scale.
Alumni Notes
Mikesell returns to help Heidelberg stay in top division
MLP Academics Heidelberg is hoping the return of Ryan Mikesell to the team he had success with last season will allow the team to stay in the top level of German pro basketball.
By Abigail Miller
  ST. MARYS - St. Marys officials welcomed their newest patrol officer on Monday, who came to the department fresh off an Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy graduation.
Memorial High School graduate Julius M. Fisher was sworn into office at the start of city council's Monday night meeting by Mayor Joe Hurlburt Jr. [More]
Obituaries on January 27th, 2026
Charles Dues, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 in Coldwater. [More]
Mary Ann Bollenbacher, age 81, of Celina, passed away January 13, 2026, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Mary (Bertke) Black, age 69, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home in Coldwater. [More]
Robert L. Diller, 84, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away peacefully on January [More]
Jerry "Chewy" H. Schmitz, age 82, of Fort Recovery, passed away at his home on [More]
Betty A. Faller (93) peacefully entered eternal rest on January 24, 2026, surro [More]
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Strong winds, drifting snow keep roads dicey
By WILLIAM KINCAID and JERRY MARTIN
newsroom@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Mercer County remained on a Level 2 snow emergency throughout the day Monday as blowing and drifting snow continued to make it difficult for plows to keep roads clear and safe.
COLDWATER - Coldwater village council members on Monday reviewed bids for the
Terrace Avenue and Cedar Street improvements project.
Village admini
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce director Stephen D. Dackin last week announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts and county boards of developmental disabilities statewide.
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