Freeze Warning issued April 7 at 1:27PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are likely.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
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Freeze Warning issued April 7 at 1:27PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are likely.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Early voting opens
Auglaize judgeship, levies, county offices all on ballot
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Today marks the first day of early voting for the May 5 primary election in which the fate of a few consequential issues, such as a children's services levy, will be determined.
"We encourage voters to make a plan, whether it's in-pers [More]
Sliding by
Sixth-inning rally lifts St. Marys past New Bremen
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - Errors giveth and they taketh away.
New Bremen capitalized on some early St. Marys miscues to build a three-run lead, but the Roughriders plated three unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth to rally for a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals Monday evening at K.C. Geiger Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 7th, 2026
LaDonna Kogge
LaDonna Jean Kogge, 97, of St. Marys, OH passed away 1:45 p.m. Saturday March 28, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, in the presence of her loving family. [More]
Robert Post
Robert "Bob" August Post, age 80, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2026. [More]
Nancy Puthoff
Nancy M. Puthoff, age 62, of St. Henry, died at her home on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the 100th anniversary of her mother's birth. [More]
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Tri Star to offer public safety, law enforcement program
CELINA - Roughly 40 area high school students have signed up to enroll in Tri Star Career Compact's newest offering - a Law and Public Safety program
Fort officials to reassess pool work
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors on Monday night learned the village will not receive additional grant funding for a much-needed pool renovation.
However, they did previously receive an extension on other funding, which will allow for more time to adjust their project plans.
Homan no-hits Lehman
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery's Caden Homan struck out 11 batters in pitching a no-hitter in a 4-0 win over Lehman in non-conference baseball action at the LeFevre Family Baseball-Softball Complex on Monday.
Homers lift Flyers past Roughriders
MARIA STEIN - It took little time for Marion Local to get the bats warmed up, and once they did the Flyers picked up key hits en route to a 6-2 win over St. Marys at The Airstrip in some non-conference softball.
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St. Marys vs New Bremen baseball

Marion Local vs St. Marys softball

Parkway vs Wapakoneta softball

Celina vs Parkway baseball
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Today In History
Today in History: April 7, Rwandan genocide begins
Today in History: April 6, United States enters World War I
Today in History: April 5, FDR establishes Civilian Conservation Corps
Monday, April 6th, 2026
1 killed in 1-car crash on SR 219
From staff reports
CELINA - A 41-year-old Celina woman died Saturday night after reportedly driving her vehicle off of a roadway and into a tree.
In a news release, Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman said central dispatch received a call at 9:50 p.m. Saturday about a single-vehicle accident that occurred at State Route 219 at Hillside Court in Franklin Township. [More]
Obituaries on April 6th, 2026
Dolly Thien
Dolly Thien, 94, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. [More]
Robert Fetters
Robert L. "Bob" Fetters, 90, of Mendon, Ohio died Friday April 3, 2026 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. [More]
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LIA notes recent rains raise Grand Lake water level
CELINA - Grand Lake is starting to look like its old self again after recent rains filled the 13,500-acre erstwhile reservoir 2.75 inches above normal, the Lake Improvement Association learned at its monthly meeting.
2026 Regatta Even Bigger
Hydroplane drivers expect even more racers on the lake
CELINA - After breathing new life into the storied Governor's Cup Regatta on Grand Lake in 2025, event organizers are preparing to outdo themselves with a blockbuster summer sequel featuring more than 60 marquee drivers competing in the American Power Boat Association's Eastern Championship.
Parkway shuts out Wapak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bryn Schoenleben pitched a three-hitter as Parkway improved to 5-0 on the softball season with a 10-0 five-inning win over Wapakoneta on Saturday in Rockford.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
The Daily Standard's Girls Basketball Dream Team
By Gary R. Rasberry
  Consistency was a major factor in this year's Daily Standard Girls Basketball Dream Team top honors.
Parkway junior Megan Hughes provided a consistent scoring and rebounding effort in helping the Panthers win 20 games this season, making her the choice for Player of the Year. [More]
Obituaries on April 4th, 2026
Dolores Robbins
Dolores A. Robbins, age 96, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Celina Manor. [More]
Dennis Fett
Dennis J. Fett, age 80, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Elizabeth Jutte
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Hemmelgarn) Jutte, age 87, of St. Henry passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Dennis Heitkamp
Dennis L. Heitkamp, age 81, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at 4:50 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Carl Stuck
Carl L. Stuck, age 76, of Versailles passed away March 6, 2026.
Funeral ser [More]
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Mother Goose comes to Coldwater
Head Start classroom gets a virtual treat
COLDWATER - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, who made a name for herself fronting college-rock favorites 10,000 Maniacs before launching a successful solo musical career, is bringing her "Cabinet of Wonder" educational program to Coldwater Exempted Village Schools next Wednesday.
Wildcats beat Roughriders
Compiled By JOE SCHATZ
jschatz@dailystandard.com
Reece Albers' cycle helped Minster put up crooked numbers in the first two innings and never look back in a 10-0 win over St. Marys at KC Geiger Park Friday evening.
Senate candidate Brown makes fundraising stop in Celina
CELINA - Former three-term U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, looking to take back his seat in November from Sen. Jon Husted, addressed a full-house during a fundraising reception at the Junior Fair Building on Thursday night.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Easter Surprise
Dye eggs the natural way
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, Peter Cottontail teamed up with The Daily Standard to dye eggs the natural way with food scraps.
Spending an afternoon working on a spring craft can serve as the perfect respite from the busy tasks the holiday may demand, including baking treats, preparing Easter dinner, visiting with family or attending faith services, assembling children's baskets and hunting for eggs. [More]
Late-game heroics
Parkway plates seven in sixth to get past Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - It took a bit of time for Parkway to answer Celina's opening runs.
When the Panthers finally did, they put the game away.
A seven-run sixth inning pushed Parkway ahead to remain unbeaten on the softball season with a 9-2 win over the Bulldogs in a battle of last season's Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League champions at Jim Hoess Field on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2026
Rosalie Hughes
Rosalie A. (Fleming) Hughes, 85, of Rockford, Ohio died March 21, 2026 at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. [More]
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Portland Walmart evacuated over threat
Bomb threat one of swatting incidents
PORTLAND, Ind. - Numerous law enforcement agencies descended on the Walmart store in Portland, Indiana, Thursday following a reported bomb threat.
Judge hears case for juror misconduct in Grove trial
Judge doesn't set date for ruling
CELINA - A visiting judge heard testimony in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Thursday morning as to whether or not juror misconduct prejudiced a sex offender's right to a fair trial last summer.
Judge reduces Wendel bond to own recognizance
CELINA - A 59-year-old Celina man facing life in prison for alleged financial crimes had his bond lowered this week following a request from his attorney for the purpose of accumulating funds needed for eventual restitution.
Celina man faces sentencing for multiple child rapes
CELINA - A 41-year-old Celina man pleaded guilty this month in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to seven counts of rape, consequently admitting that he engaged in forced sexual conduct with three girls aged 3-8 from 2012 to 2014.
Celina defeats Parkway
CELINA - Early runs might have had the fans at Montgomery Field looking for a shootout, but Celina's pitching did enough while the offense picked up key hits late to give Celina a 5-1 win over Parkway Thursday night.
Flyers win with walk-off
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Emma Everman's one-out double in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Kalyn Thobe for the lone run of the game as Marion Local defeated Wapakoneta 1-0 on Thursday at the Airstrip in Maria Stein.
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