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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Celina to buy land for new fire station
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members green-lighted the purchase of multiple parcels of land along Grand Lake Road, including the former Orchard Tree restaurant lot owned by Mercer Health, for nearly $750,000 to build a new firehouse.
Not originally listed on the agenda, the two pieces of legislation were introduced and subsequently approved as emergency measures at Monday night's regular meeting, after councilors suspended the rules requiring three public readings. [More]
Elwer unanimous choice for third straight Player of the Year
By Daily Standard Staff
For the third straight season, there was no question who is the top boys basketball player in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
Delphos St. John's senior Cameron Elwer was the unanimous choice by the conference coaches for Player of the Year for the third straight season, the first three-time honoree for the conference. [More]
Obituaries on February 24th, 2026
John Hawk
John A. Hawk, age 81, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. [More]
Noah Brown
Noah William Brown, 2, of Celina, passed away the morning of February 23, 2026 [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 24th, 2026
Celina BOE weighs move-in date for new building
CELINA - School board members are weighing whether to have students occupy the new grades 7-12 building midway through the 2026-27 school year or at the beginning of the 2027-28 school year.
New Bremen to buy $1.3M fire apparatus
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Monday passed an emergency resolution to purchase a new $1.3 million fire apparatus, essentially a two-in-one vehicle which would replace the fire department's aging pumper and emergency equipment trucks.
Coldwater work includes Plum waterline, water tower
COLDWATER - Coldwater village council members on Monday heard updates on jobs being done around the village.
Village administrator Jason Eyink said village crews began work on the East Plum Street waterline this week.
St. Henry council proceeds with real estate deal
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Village Council moved forward on a real estate purchase, began work on its long-term budget and confronted upcoming staff retirements during its meeting Monday night.
Winter conditions cause 2 crashes
Local authorities reported two traffic crashes Sunday night related to slick and snowy road conditions.
At approximately 6:08 p.m., Darke County de
OHSAA recognizes cheerleading championship
COLUMBUS - The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced a formal step last week that could lay the groundwork for cheerleading to become an official high school sport.
2026 Division II State Swimming and Diving Championship Preview
Area athletes look to excel
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jackson Newcomb has already proved himself as one of the greatest swimmers for the Celina boys swimming team.
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