CELINA - Fall's sunset hues are in no rush to emerge this year, but patches of red, orange and yellow leaves are starting to pop up here and there, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Tree leaves are changing in color more sporadically this fall due to a prolonged drought. However, recent rains brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene have alleviated some of the drought damage. [More]

  By WILLIAM KINCAID and ERIN GARDNER
newsroom@dailystandard.com

MERCER COUNTY - Voters in three townships will see five-year property tax renewal levies on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
Center Township

Center Township voters will decide on a five-year, 0.35-mill property tax renewal levy that funds parks and recreation. [More]

ST. MARYS- St. Marys voters in the third ward will decide on a D-6 liquor permit for the Friends of the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

The opera house currently has a D-5h liquor permit, which only allows sales of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor Monday-Saturday. This new liquor permit would allow for the addition of Sunday sales. [More]

COLDWATER - Given the talent of the member schools, winning a Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball title is impressive.

Doing so by running the table by going undefeated? Even more impressive.

Winning the title by playing just one set over the minimum? Absolutely astonishing. [More]