Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 8:52PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 degrees may result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 8:52PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 degrees may result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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King is brother to councilman, brother-in-law to State Rep. King
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Ten counts of illegal voting, a fourth degree felony, were dropped against Benjamin King, bringing the case to a close in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
However, King is still appealing Mercer County Board of Elections' decision to revoke his voter registration at a Celina address, alleging it was made based on inaccurate information. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
  ST. HENRY - Crestview and St. Henry advanced to the all-top 10 Division VI district volleyball semifinals next week at Van Wert with victories Wednesday night at the St. Henry Middle School Gymnasium.
The Redskins, ranked second in the state, dominated Spencerville 25-10, 25-6, 25-6 in the opener. Ninth-ranked Crestview held off Parkway 25-27, 25-12, 25-12, 25-23 in the nightcap. [More]
Obituaries on October 17th, 2024
Barbara A. (Dirksen) Gels, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Norbert J. Homan age 67 of New Bremen, Ohio, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at The James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Grace C. Garner, age 94, of Portland passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024 in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland. [More]
Larry L. Wolf, age 84, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Celina Manor. [More]
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It's the official taste of autumn
CELINA - Although the Great Pumpkin never appeared before Charlie Brown, it could have if he brought a homemade pumpkin pie as a piece offering.
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Convicted for role in son-in-law's death
TOLEDO - A Wapakoneta woman convicted of being an accessory to the death of her son-in-law is attempting to appeal her 10-year prison sentence in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
CELINA- A Rockford man who allegedly struck another person with a handgun was sentenced to up to five years in prison in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
CELINA - The use of propane gas to heat homes and appliances came to the forefront of many minds following reports of a fatal home explosion early Tuesday morning in Sidney.
CELINA- Four people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday on a variety of charges including making terroristic threats and pandering obscenity.
NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday made headway toward the district's renovations to the kitchen/office, the track and the athletic stadium.
Horse & Buggy Tales
On May 22, 1900, James Zura Riley and his party of gold seekers steered their river steamer D. Armstrong to Weare, Alaska, in the Yukon River where t
Coldwater, Marion roll to sectional victories
COLDWATER - Marion Local and Coldwater did what everyone expected Wednesday.
Now, the Flyers have a chance to do the unexpected.
Marion swept Lin
CELINA - Tiffin Columbian goalkeeper Adelyn Morgan did all she could to keep Celina off the scoreboard in the first half.
The Tornadoes played th
ST. MARYS - It took just two minutes and thirty seconds into their contest against Napoleon for St. Marys to establish its mark, and from there it was all pretty smooth sailing as they captured the Division IV girls' sectional soccer title with a 4-0 victory at Roughrider Field.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
For the second time in just over a week, Celina trailed Wapakoneta two sets to none, only to come back and win the next two sets to force a fifth set.
All Midwest Athletic Conference games are pivotal rivalry games, but the Minster-Marion Local matchup is one of the oldest.
Booster Stadium in M
  In this article we shall try to project what the possible playoff matchups for each WBL and MAC team may be. Next week we shall try to include most of the teams in each of our main regions so it is easier to see how an upset or two may change the projections.
BATTLE OF BULLDOGS
Celina travels to Fred J. Brown Stadium to face a Defiance squad that, like Celina in its 21-7 loss at Ottawa-Glandorf, suffered a tough loss last week.
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Charlie Werling, QB-RB, St. Henry
8-of-12 passing for 151 yards and two touchdowns and 11 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in the Redskins' 49-6 win over
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It's creepy and it's kooky, mysterious and spooky!
By Erin Gardner
ST. MARYS - With Halloween just a few weeks away, an area service committee is dusting off their bony decorative skeletons, fake blood and spine-tingling spooky music to create a haunted house attraction at the former armory.
"This Halloween, venture deep into the chilling basement of the historic Armory - a place where shadows come alive and dark secrets lurk," according to the event's overview. [More]
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Voters in Rockford, Dublin Township, Hopewell Township, Liberty Township and Blackcreek Township will decide the fate of a five-year, 1-mill renewal levy for the Rockford Carnegie Public Library on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The levy would generate $79,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $15 a year, according to ballot language. [More]
By Erin Gardner
Voters will decide the fate of a 10-year, 0.5-mill renewal tax levy for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The levy will collect $1.7 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $10 a year, according to ballot language. [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2024
Elizabeth J. Feltz, age 86, of St. Henry, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry, surrounded by family. [More]
Anna Marie Schmitz age 94, of Versailles passed away at 4:55 am Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Betty Ann Simons, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. [More]
Kimo K. Bechtol, 44, Fort Recovery, died on Oct. 13, 2024.
Funeral arrangeme [More]
Emily Kaye Henkle, 23, of Celina, OH (and formerly of Marysville, OH) died 5:57 [More]
Wayne L. Van Tilburg, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Walter John Steinbrunner, 83, of West Union, Ohio, died Friday, October 11 , 2024, at home. [More]
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CELINA - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's directive requiring all individuals delivering a ballot for a family member or a disabled voter to a board of elections to fill out a form attesting that they are authorized to do so.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday night approved an updated contract that outlines fees and requirements to rent out the park.
For three day
FORT RECOVERY - An 8-year-old girl is in stable condition and a 13-year-old boy in serious but stable condition following a one-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Fort Recovery man on Sunday afternoon, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Doug Timmerman.
COLDWATER - Two weeks after facing off in Western Ohio Soccer League play, Coldwater and Lima Central Catholic opened Division V girls soccer tournament play.
As we have just two weeks left in the high school football regular season, this article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games. On Thursday we present our first end of season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Fire Department (SMFD) plans to hire one new employee annually over the next few years to maintain sufficient personnel levels, city councilors learned on Monday night.
The city safety committee met on Oct. 7 to address concerns and goals for recruiting and retaining staff within the fire department, all of which were shared during Monday night's regular council meeting. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys golf team and Coldwater senior Tyler Overman wrapped up their season on the final day of the Division II state tournament on Monday at the North Course of Firestone Country Club in Akron.
The Roughriders, playing the state tournament for the first time since 2006, finished 12th overall with a two-day score of 710. After shooting a 353 during Sunday's first round, St. Marys fired a 357 on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2024
Elmer Joseph Klenke, age 100, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Robert E. Kunk "Booner," age 76 of St. Henry passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Fenwick Marina in Oak Harbor, Ohio. [More]
Clarence "Gene" Dickey, age 86, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Paul "Pete" Voscoe Haskett passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at his home in Naples, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. [More]
Susan R. Clune age 85 of Minster, Ohio, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her daughter's home in Maria Stein. [More]
Elizabeth J. Feltz, 86, St. Henry, died Oct. 14, 2024, at The Gardens at St. He [More]
Vera (Bey) Schmidt, age 86, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Council responds by tabling legislation
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night tabled legislation to rezone a 1-acre property from manufacturing to community shopping, which would clear the way for Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health to build an urgent care center.
MARIA STEIN - School board members awarded a $994,600 contract Monday night to Shinn Brothers Inc. of Celina to install a water line from the Chickasaw water treatment plant to the school property.
ST. HENRY-School board members accepted the resignation of district treasurer and chief financial officer Jennifer Bruns at Monday night's regular meeting.
COLDWATER -Village councilors at Monday's meeting unanimously passed final reading of an ordinance imposing new restrictions on peddlers.
Under the new rules, the validity of a solicitor ID card is drastically reduced from one year to 30 days.
NEW BREMEN - In a quick meeting, village councilors heard several readings of legislation authorizing street work totaling more than $1 million.
Co
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday night approved two resolutions related to ongoing improvements at north park and an easement at St. Henry Business Park.
All-MAC Volleyball
Coldwater senior Spencer Etzler became the fifth player to win Midwest Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons as the conference released its postseason honors list on Monday.
All-WBL Volleyball
Ottawa-Glandorf junior Sienna Fry was named the Western Buckeye League volleyball Player of the Year after helping the Titans to a league championship.
Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nelson Chapman's goal midway through the second half lifted Celina from a 0-1 halftime deficit to defeat Kalida 2-1
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying the fall like weather we are having.
It's two sided for me when this time of year happens. I'm really excited for the fall fishing bite that happens. Then, I get depressed knowing the lake is a few weeks from freezing.
All-WBL and All-WOSL Soccer
The Western Buckeye League and Western Ohio Soccer League announced its all-league honors for boys and girls soccer.
Shawnee's Luca Fusillo was nam
2 injured passengers, both minors, survive
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY- A 44-year-old Fort Recovery man was killed and his two minor passengers were airlifted with serious injuries following a one-vehicle accident on Sunday afternoon in Gibson Township.
At about 3:04 p.m., Kimo Bechtol was driving a 2014 Dodge Ram Truck northbound on State Route 49 when he went left of center, struck a guardrail and went down into an embankment near Fox Road, according to county sheriff's office chief deputy Doug Timmerman. [More]
Celina church brings relief to Helene victims
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- About 523 miles northwest of Asheville, North Carolina, Celina First Church of God pastor Craig Flack and his congregation are hoping to make an impact with disaster relief for Hurricane Helene survivors.
As of Friday afternoon, the church has raised over $60,000 for victims of the storm that tore through the Southeastern United States a little over two weeks ago. [More]
Celina boys and girls in finish top three at WBL; Minster girls win MAC
By Daily Standard Staff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Robb Hemmelgarn
Good weather made for some solid running as the Western Buckeye League and Midwest Athletic Conference held their league cross country championships on Saturday.
For Celina, it was a good effort at Faurot Park in Lima that resulted in top-three finishes for both the boys and girls. [More]
Obituaries on October 14th, 2024
Robert E. Kunk "Booner," age 76 of St. Henry passed away on Friday, October 11, [More]
Elmer Joseph Klenke, age 100, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sat [More]
Vera (Bey) Schmidt, age 86, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at [More]
Susan R. Clune age 85 of Minster, Ohio, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her [More]
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Division III Boys State Golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster wrapped its boys golf season on Saturday by finishing eighth at the Division III state tournament at NorthStar Golf Course in Sunbury.
Division II Boys State Golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys stands in 11th place after the first round of the Division II boys golf state tournament being played on the North Course at Firestone Country Club in Akron.
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