Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 11:31AM EDT until October 16 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
31° 31° widespread frost Wed 55° Wed 55° widespread frost 33° 33° frost Thu 61° Thu 61° widespread frost
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Friday, October 11th, 2024
The Leaves They Are a Changin'
There are a lot of green leaves, but color is coming
By Abigail Miller
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]
Three townships, three property tax levies
By Daily Standard Staff
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]
Liquor permit on Nov. ballot
By Abigail Miller
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]
Running the table
Coldwater beats Minster to win MAC outright, improve to 22-0
By Gary R. Rasberry
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]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2024
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2024
Chickasaw wants permanent ban on sale of cannabis
CHICKASAW- Village councilors took the first step this week to make permanent a current one-year moratorium on the sale of cannabis products in Chickasaw.
Man, 53, injured in two-vehicle accident
BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - A 53-year-old Willshire man was sent to Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater with minor injuries following a two-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon in Blackcreek Township.
Bridge work set
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP - A stretch of Cranberry Road in Granville Township is expected to be closed for several weeks for a bridge replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Bulldogs shut out Wapak
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs huffed and puffed and then they blew the house down.
After having several early shot attempts denied, Celina exploded
Celina doubles end season
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina doubles team of Isabelle Thobe and Elise Muether saw their season end on Thursday in the opening round of the Division II girls tennis district tournament in Port Clinton.
Redskins get sweep in victory over Indians
FORT RECOVERY - St. Henry fought off a scrappy Fort Recovery squad to cap the regular season with a 25-18, 25-14, 25-23 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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