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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
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Special teams play lifts Marion Local past Coldwater
By Joe Schatz
MARIA STEIN - As the saying goes, it takes special players to make special plays.
In Marion Local's 7-6 win over Coldwater, it took a lot of special teams with no offensive scores over the 48 minutes of game time.
"We rose up when we had to, [More]
Obituaries on October 25th, 2025
Janice Muhlenkamp
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janice Muhlenkamp, a woman whose zest for life was as boundless as her love for others. [More]
Bernard Timmerman
Bernard "Ben" Timmerman, age 75 of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Friday, Aug [More]
Bruce Willrath
Bruce Willrath, age 67, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 18, [More]
Peggy Fowler
Peggy Lou Fowler, 88, of Saint Marys, died 7:45 P.M. Thursday, October 23, 2025 [More]
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Beware of Bigfoot
Bigfoot fans make big fun at Mercer fairgrounds
CELINA - A wave of Bigfoot believers descended on the Mercer County Fairgrounds Friday for day one of the second annual Spirit of the Forest Bigfoot Festival.
Central Services renovation moves ahead
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners are moving ahead with the renovation of the Central Services Building, setting the budget at $1 million and selecting Garmann Miller as the criteria architect.
Celina man charged with drug possession
CELINA - A 50-year-old Celina man was charged with cocaine possession on Friday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
A bill of information was filed against Khristopher S. Tharp for one count of possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.
Bill to reduce health care burden gains steam
COLUMBUS - State Sen. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, reported Friday her Senate Bill 207 continues to pick up support as it moves through the Senate's committee process.
Celina defense stands tall in winning finale
CELINA - At times this season, second-half letdowns have hampered Celina.
Friday night against Defiance, Celina stood its ground for 48 full minutes.
Cavs fall to Blue Streaks
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Klaire Kern scored two goals in the final 10 minutes of the match to lift Archbold past Coldwater 2-1 to win the Division V district girls soccer title on Friday afternoon at Ottoville High School.
Roughriders ground it out for a victory
ST. MARYS - It was vintage St. Marys ground-and-pound football. Fifty-six rushing attempts, 309 yards, 20 first downs, 28 minutes of possession, and, of course, the Roughriders did not attempt a pass.
Minster hangs for win over Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - Late in the fourth quarter, the Minster Wildcats were leading 28-21 over the Fort Recovery Indians and completed what appeared to be
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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Splish, splash, it's worth the cash
The benefits of splash pads are worth the costs, cities say
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Splash pads have proven to be a big hit with the public in several area communities, giving parents and guardians an easy and cost-free way to entertain children on summer days.
As the kids frolic about in gushing water, Mom and Dad can mingle with other adults or prepare a picnic for the whole family at a nearby shelter house or open space suitable for enjoying a meal. [More]
Trick-or-treat guide 2025: Where, when, how to be safe
From staff reports
  The following trick-or-treat and Halloween events are scheduled this weekend throughout the area.
Celina
Sunday: Parade, 2 p.m. at the Bryson Park Memorial Amphitheater; trick-or-treat, 4-6 p.m.
Chickasaw
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 1-3 p.m.
Coldwater
Sunday: Parade, 1:30 p.m. starting at the pool in the park and ending at the depot; trick-or-treat, 2-4 p.m. [More]
A back-and-forth battle
Parkway's rally falls short as Tinora wins in five sets
By Gary R. Rasberry
DEFIANCE - Neither Parkway nor Tinora wanted to end their season on Thursday night.
And the teams' Division VI district final went down to the wire.
Parkway came back from an 0-2 deficit to force a fifth set, but the Rams battled through to win 25-20, 27-25, 23-25, 24-26, 15-11 at Defiance High School. [More]
Obituaries on October 24th, 2025
Bonnie Shaffer
Bonnie Jean Shaffer danced on the waves in the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2025. [More]
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Program helps low-income residents 'weatherize'
CELINA - An area public assistance program could help locals curb their utility bills amid the winter season.
Consumers in the United States spent
Man tried to run over kids, gets probation
CELINA - A 45-year-old Celina man that tried to run over a group of children in the Bryson Park District last summer was sentenced to probation Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Redskins sweep Bulldogs
OTTOVILLE - St. Henry captured the Division VI district championship with a 25-16, 25-12, 25-15 win over Columbus Grove.
The Redskins began the ma
Cardinals sweep Eagles to reach regional
WAPAKONETA - A run to the OHSAA Division VI district volleyball final proved that Colonel Crawford is on the rise.
New Bremen knocked the Eagles down a peg Thursday.
Cavs match suspended
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater girls soccer fans will have to wait until this afternoon to see if their team will keep their season going
In St. John's hour of need, first responders came to the rescue
MARIA STEIN - At about 2:33 p.m. May 29, Chickasaw Fire Chief Joe Hartings received an alert about a fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a beloved sanctuary where worship, weddings, baptisms and funeral Masses have taken place for well over a century.
Teamwork in action
How responders, community came together at St. Marys collapse site
ST. MARYS - A 41-year-old St. Marys man was killed and another severely injured when part of a downtown building suddenly collapsed on July 31, sending dust and debris into its alleyway.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Mercer Health ready to renovate Celina center
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer Health plans to renovate part of the Community Medical Center on South Main Street in Celina in order to expand the hours of its Doctor's Urgent Care clinic located within, a project estimated at just shy of $700,000.
Mercer Health CEO Jon Dingledine made the announcement at the hospital board of governors regular meeting on Wednesday night, noting the project is expected to get underway soon and be finished by May 1. [More]
Obituaries on October 23rd, 2025
Jensen Denney
Jensen E. Denney, age 16, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mendon on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. [More]
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Threat causes lockdown at St. Marys schools
Threat bogus, police seek male caller
ST. MARYS - All St. Marys City Schools buildings were on lockdown for about two hours Wednesday after Memorial High School received a phone call from someone stating they were on their way to the school with an AR-15-style gun, planning to harm themself and students.
Local students tour U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, led students from Marion Local Schools and Coldwater Middle School on tours of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
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Meeting on St. Henry wells leaves many questions
GIBSON TOWNSHIP - St. Henry officials did not attend Wednesday night's informational meeting on a proposed water transmission line that would carry water from rural Fort Recovery to their village, leaving many concerned citizens' questions unanswered.
No cooling down
Celina dominates second half to beat Shawnee
ELIDA - A goal 17 seconds into the second half proved to be the difference maker as Celina rallied from a goal down to eliminate Shawnee 3-1 Wednesday night in the girls Division III district soccer semifinals at Elida.
Roughriders fall to Eagles
FINDLAY - Coming off an intense win over Bath in penalties, St. Marys fell short and lost 2-0 against Liberty-Benton in the Division IV district semifinals at Elmer Graham Stadium in Findlay.
Cavaliers, Flyers face off in Week 10 rivalry
  Much like Ohio State vs. Michigan, Harvard vs. Yale and Army vs. Navy, the Coldwater vs. Marion Local matchup has become a highly anticipated end-of-regular-season matchup in football.
Looking to the computer for possible playoff scenarios
  In this article we shall try to project the possible playoff matchups for each WBL and MAC team by predicting the final computer points for regions featuring local teams. Hopefully we can also show how an upset or two may change the projections.
Two-Minute Drill
DEFIANCE at CELINA
Celina Stadium
The matchup of Bulldogs features a battle between two of the top running backs in the WBL.
Defiance's Kelten G
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Parker Bertke, RB, Celina
17 carries for 241 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 45-28 win over Ottawa-Glandorf.
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Celina shops busted for underage vape, alcohol sales
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Six Celina businesses were caught up in a police sting Monday targeting underage sales of vaping and tobacco products and alcohol.
Additionally, the Celina Police Department's undercover operations resulted in the arrest of a Palestinian national who is being held at the Mercer County jail on an immigration detainer lodged by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [More]
Cardinals sweep Wildcats
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - The official result will read that New Bremen swept Minster in three sets in Tuesday's Division VI district volleyball semifinal.
But it was far from easy.
The Cardinals move on to Thursday's district final with a 25-14, 25-16, 25-21 victory over their next door neighbor at Wapakoneta High School. New Bremen (23-2) now takes on Colonel Crawford, which defeated South Central in three sets at Shelby. [More]
Obituaries on October 22nd, 2025
Denis Kuhn
Denis R. Kuhn, 79, passed into eternity with his wife by his side on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after years of failing health. [More]
Rodney Renbarger
Rodney Renbarger, age 71, of Portland passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. [More]
Lester Flore
Lester Lee Flore, 87, of rural Celina, passed away on October 20, 2025, at Join [More]
Dorothea Fennick
Dorothea May Fennick, 92, died Oct.18, 2025, at the Otterbein Senior Life Community, St. Marys. [More]
Joyce M. Stienecker
Joyce M. Stienecker, 91, New Knoxville, died Oct. 18, 2025, at her residence.
Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. [More]
Marilyn Thieman
Marilyn Hoying Thieman died Aug. 23, 2025, in Ave Maria, Florida.
Funeral Mas [More]
Bruce Willrath
Bruce Willrath, age 67, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 18, [More]
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Locals call meeting on St. Henry water plan
FORT RECOVERY - Southerwestern Mercer County residents are invited to gather at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Grube Auctioneering to discuss concerns over a proposed water transmission line that would carry water from Fort Recovery to the village of St. Henry.
Work set to start on Minster-Ft. Loramie trail
MINSTER - Minster village councilors on Tuesday cleared the final hurdle toward constructing a trail linking the village to Fort Loramie.
Councilor
3 arraigned in Mercer Co. court
CELINA - Several people were arraigned in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Monday, including a Rockford man charged with rape in connection with alleged sexual conduct with a child.
Parkway mourns the death of a student
ROCKFORD - The Parkway Local Schools community is mourning the death of a high school student.
A male was found deceased of an apparent suicide at his residence Tuesday, Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman told The Daily Standard.
On to the finals
Parkway, St. Henry win over MAC foes in district semifinals
OTTOVILLE - Heckman Gymnasium in Ottoville was a hub for MAC volleyball as four conference teams faced off in separate Division VI district semifinals.
Indians advance to final
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery reached the Division VI district finals for the second straight season in defeating Springfield Northeastern 25-11, 25-14, 25-16 at Newton High School in Pleasant Hill.
Last chance to lock in playoff spots
This article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games and start to look ahead to playoff matchups. On Thursday we present our end of season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.
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