Friday, January 20th, 2023
County economy proves to be strong
By Daily Standard Staff
By WILLIAM KINCAID and BOB TOMASZEWSKI
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Mercer County's economy remained resilient in the face of inflation in 2022 as aggregate sales tax collections came in at $11.23 million, breaking a record for the 12th consecutive year. [More]
Stellar shooting leads Parkway past Coldwater
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - It's tough to beat a team that opens the night hitting seven of 10 3-pointers.
Parkway rarely missed in the first half against Coldwater and maintained control through the second half to remain unbeaten in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action with a 64-39 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night at the Palace. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2023
Candise Elaine Snyder, age 73, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy. [More]
Jean L. Now, 80 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home in Celina. [More]
Mary E. Sautman age 90 of Minster, Ohio died at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
Frank Ross Jr., 80, Rockford, died Jan. 15, 2023, at Divine Nursing and Rehab a [More]
Linda L. (Grunden) Marshal, 81 of Celina, Ohio peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2023
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2023
CHICKASAW - Village councilors agreed to stay in the running for $150,000 in federal COVID funds from Mercer County to pay most of the cost of installing a second water line to loop the village's entire water system.
CELINA - Celina City Schools plans to add three College Credit Plus courses that will be taught on-site at the high school starting in August 2023.
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Doug Timmerman on Thursday announced he will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in 2025.
WAPAKONETA - In a special board meeting Thursday, Auglaize County Board of Elections has hired a new deputy director, Lucas Scott.
Board members sp
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's outside shooting secured an early advantage, and its defense carried it the rest of the way.
The Redskins took a 10-point
CELINA - Celina hung with Bath for a little while Thursday night.
But the Bulldogs weren't still hanging around at halftime.
Bath used an 8-0 run
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The St. Marys girls basketball team traded blows with Shawnee through the first three quarters and pulled away in the fourth for a 44-33 Western Buckeye League win on the road Thursday night.
COLDWATER - While some brides love to shop 'til they drop ahead of their big day, other brides prefer to DIY their wedding from decorations to desserts. However, one local bride is taking DIY to a new level.