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Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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Friday, January 16th, 2026

Slam dunk for the Cats

By Daily Standard Staff

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office took on the mighty Bobcats and Wildcats of Mercer County Special Olympics in front of a packed Fieldhouse during the 6th annual Mercer County Showdown Thursday evening.

The Wildcats were victorious, and the Bobcats were also able to walk away with a win in overtime. [More]

Panthers defeat Cardinals

By Dave Stilwell

NEW BREMEN - It wasn't exactly a free throw clinic, but it was good enough.

Parkway was 9-for-16 at the charity stripe in the fourth quarter, and was able to keep New Bremen at arms length in a 46-37 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]

Obituaries on January 16th, 2026

James Hume

James Robert Hume, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away at on Thursday, January [More]

Linda Stamm

Linda Lucretia Stamm, 78, formerly of St. Marys, died at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 6 at Gr [More]

Local pictures on January 16th, 2026

Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2026

Health trends: Weighing pros, cons of home birth

WAPAKONETA - In addition to vaccine hesitancy and a general distrust of medical professionals, home births have become much more common in the area i

King files for reelection to district seat

CELINA - State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, announced in a news release Thursday she has officially filed her petitions to seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives.

St. Henry remains unbeaten

ST. HENRY - It did not take long for St. Henry to set the tone.

The Redskins opened the game with an 11-0 run and never looked back to remain unbeaten with a 49-19 win over New Knoxville in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.

Minster wins over Fort

FORT RECOVERY - Minster started fast, played smart, and ran away with a 56-30 win over Fort Recovery in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball matchup at Fort Site Fieldhouse.

Celina takes WBL loss to Shawnee

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina was unable to hold on to a first quarter lead as Shawnee took control in the second half and pulled away for a 66-48 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.

The Dos and Don'ts for Your Registry

Experienced insights on registries, showers and wedding planning

Along with the typical wedding stress - securing a venue, booking a photographer, deciding on food and cake options, sending out invitations and coordinating colors for the wedding party - couples must also decide whether to create a wedding registry and, if so, prioritize an itemized wish list.

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