Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
a_d
Find Date:
Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
Missing man found in shallow grave
By William Kincaid
DARKE COUNTY - A homicide investigation is underway in Darke County after the body of a 30-year-old-man reported missing was found in a shallow grave in Brown Township.
Authorities now seek two people connected to the case, Dean M. Baker, 35, and Ashlee Fletcher, 37, both of Greenville, according to a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark E. Whittaker. [More]
Celina beats Newton for first win
By Tom Haines
CELINA - Coming off a season-opening loss to Bryan, Celina boys soccer coach Ryan Jenkins wanted to see improvement all-around.
He got his wish Tuesday, as Zach Greber scored three goals and the defense kept pressure off sophomore keeper Brady Steinbrunner to help him post his first varsity shutout in a 3-0 win over Newton at the soccer stadium. [More]
Obituaries on August 24th, 2022
Paul Olberding
Paul "Obie" George Olberding, age 81, of Fort Loramie, passed away peacefully o [More]
Eric Nelson
Eric V. Nelson, 82, died July 24, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Center, Deca [More]
Local pictures on August 24th, 2022
Subscriber stories on August 24th, 2022
Mercer Health District gets official accreditation
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District has achieved a long sought national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), according to a news release Tuesday.
Phase 2 of project to start soon
By SANDY SCHWIETERMAN and WILLIAM KINCAID
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A major wetland restoration project designed to reduce nutrient pollution fueling algal blooms in Grand Lake will soon enter phase two once a contractor is selected.
Man allegedly exposed himself
CELINA - An Indiana man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly exposing himself to a High Voltage Boutique employee.
Nathan J. Wilberg, 49, Walkerton,
County's joblessness numbers at state low
Mercer County re-mained No. 1 in the state for lowest joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties.
Mercer County's unemployment rate improved from 2.9% in June to 2.7% in July, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Off and running
Dameron, Heitkamp win County races
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
The 2022 cross country season got underway with all six Mercer County schools converging in Coldwater for the county cross country meet.
Riders sweep Indians
By JEFF CUSTER
Standard Correspondent
ST. MARYS - Fort Recovery traveled to St. Marys Tuesday for its first volleyball match of the season. Coming into the match, the Roughriders were 1-2, with all their competition against MAC schools in Saturday's Cavalier Spikeoff Invitational.
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d