Friday, November 23rd, 2018
By Nancy Allen
About 2,000 cows have been moved into MVP dairy, a planned 4,200-head dairy northwest of Neptune, company spokesman Kyle VanTilburg said this week.
The remaining cows should be moved into the facility in about two more weeks, he said.
The 82-acre operation, planned along Hasis Road south of U.S. 33, is a partnership between VanTilburg Farms of Celina and McCarty Dairy LLC of Colby, Kansas. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
Over the past seven-plus decades, Minster football has regularly been blessed with outstanding talent on the gridiron.
In the late 1950s, Jim Overman made his mark as one of the true athletic greats in the history of Minster High School. Overman affixed himself into the Minster offense under head coach Paul Maltinsky when he earned a starting backfield spot prior to the 1956 campaign. [More]
Obituaries on November 23rd, 2018
Candace Christopher, age 71, of Coldwater (formerly of Dayton), passed away on [More]
Local pictures on November 23rd, 2018
Subscriber stories on November 23rd, 2018
Area residents are being urged to shop locally on Small Business Saturday after finishing their Black Friday shopping.
The nationwide movement enco
WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man was sentenced to 15 years to life on Wednesday after being found guilty of one count of rape involving a child younger than 10 years old.
CELINA - A county health official has been told to inform the operators of a Coldwater business to start the process of obtaining a wholesale license or face the consequences.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners plan to increase the base maintenance assessment for two ditches that flow through the county, a move that would generate additional revenue for ditch upkeep and potentially lead to higher costs for affected property owners.
FORT RECOVERY - District athletic director Kurt Rammel has submitted his resignation to school board members.
"It has been an honor and privilege t
CELINA - Mercer County Senior Fair Board members at Tuesday's meeting approved a 3 percent wage and benefits increase for all employees. Members approved the increase after emerging form a 50-minute executive session.
Four Minster softball players sign to play college ball
MINSTER - The Minster softball program's success, including the Midwest Athletic Conference title last season, has allowed for several seniors to commit to playing the sport on the college level.
Defending champion Marion Local meets Seneca East in state semis
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local plays a little football on Thanksgiving Day and then they feast.
This has become the yearly tradition for the Flyer football program.
St. Marys making first state semis appearance since 2004
One team stands between St. Marys and the program's first state championship game since 2004.
Undefeated Wyoming takes on the Roughriders in a Division IV state semifinal at Piqua's Alexander Stadium/Purk Field on Saturday.
The Daily Standard's Weekly High School Football Preview Section
Impact Players of the Week
Offense
Nick Tangeman, Wide Receiver Marion Local
Nine catches for 169 yards and 2 TDs in th
  OHSAA Football State Semifinal Pairings. Home team listed first. Pairings include state rank and record.
Division I - Games at 7 p.m. tonight
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