Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
Teaching financial literacy can lead to better budgeting
By Leslie Klosterman
Many parents during the holiday season would rather spend time spoiling their children than worrying about finances.
But the holidays present numerous approachable, teachable moments when it comes to financial well-being, according to Viktoria Jurkovic, consumer affairs manager at the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Financial Institutions. [More]
By Daily Standard Staff
  Coldwater placed three players on the first team in Division V as the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced its postseason honors for Division IV and V on Tuesday.
Senior AJ Harlamert was a first team selection at wide receiver while Midwest Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year Cody Depweg earned first team linebacker honors. Junior defensive back Mason Welsch earned the other first team honor for the Cavaliers. [More]
Obituaries on December 6th, 2023
Vernon L. Paul, age 79, of New Bremen, died suddenly in the evening hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence. [More]
John W. Foster, 87, of Rockford, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday morning, De [More]
Local pictures on December 6th, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 6th, 2023
MINSTER - Village councilors on Monday night named veteran Minster police officer Eric Morris as the new police chief.
Morris, 36, was selected from a field of three finalists. He was sworn in by village administrator Don Harrod.
COLDWATER - A chemical engineer moonlighting as a singer-songwriter, 24-year-old Adam Stall has a lot going on musically at the moment, both as a solo artist and with his band Turtle Island.
Defense helps Marion find rhythm after slow start
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local was slow out of the gate Tuesday, but thoroughly stifled Van Wert over the second and third quarters to seize control.
The Flyers went on a 28-2 run over 15:59 of game time on the way to a 49-26 win over Van Wert in a girls basketball game at the Hangar.
NEW BREMEN - For the first three quarters, New Bremen's defense held up enough to either lead or stay a couple points behind Covington.
But the Buc
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Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster rallied late to defeat Arcanum 53-48 in non-conference girls basketball action on Tuesday in Darke County.