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WILMINGTON - The tornado that hit Mercer County on Thursday measured EF1 with top wind speeds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
The tornado first touched down near New Corydon in Indiana at 6:40 p.m.
It moved east toward the state line and entered Mercer County at 6:45 p.m. along Skeels Road. A few properties south of the intersection of Skeels Road and State Route 49 suffered damage, according to a NWS report. [More]
Obituaries on March 18th, 2024
Ruth "Joan" Hesson, 80, of North Star passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. [More]
Thomas Francis Barhorst, age 92, of Hardin-Wapak Road, Anna, passed away peacef [More]
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CHICKASAW - Councilors expressed support for a proposal to phase out a 3-mill property tax levy and also agreed to move forward with a proposal for a modest water rate increase.
COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio's governor has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties across central Ohio struck by severe weather last week.
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Girls State Basketball Tournament
Fort Loramie outscored Waterford 9-0 in the final 6 1/2 minutes of the first half to pull away and win the program's fourth Division IV state championship in winning 42-29 on Saturday afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena.
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By William Kincaid
CELINA - Two EF1 tornadoes packing winds up to 110 mph tore through Mercer County on Thursday evening, the National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed on Friday.
One of the twisters that touched down traversed about 8 miles before lifting, while another continued its trail of destruction well into Auglaize County, NWS meteorologist Steve Hrebenach told The Daily Standard. [More]
By Tom Haines
Coming off a regional tournament run, Marion Local had to replace five seniors and lost one of its top guards, Chloe Ronnebaum, to injury before the season began.
Nonetheless, the Flyers repeated as Midwest Athletic Conference champions, made another postseason run and got a game farther in 2024. On the court, it was junior Avae Unrast who picked up much of the slack, and she is The Daily Standard's girls basketball player of the year. [More]
Obituaries on March 16th, 2024
Gaylord L. Hoffman, age 96, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. [More]
Dennis Peter Franck, 88, of rural Jay County, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home. [More]
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Coming into the 2023-24 girls basketball season, St. Henry was the only Midwest Athletic Conference school without a league title.
Relying on a dee
Reigning Ohio Ms. Basketball Dee Alexander had 18 points to lead Purcell Marian to the Division II state girls basketball championship game for a third straight season as the Cavaliers defeated Copley 67-29 in Friday's semifinal at the University of Dayton Arena.
As many as 4 tornadoes cause severe damage
By Daily Standard Staff
Multiple tornadoes are suspected to have touched down in the area, with a report of as many as four in Auglaize County, resulting in at least a handful of injuries, heavy damage to barns, homes and other structures and a citywide power outage in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on March 15th, 2024
Leah Charlotte Newbauer entered this world silently at 4:11 p.m. on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Frances "Fran" L. Schmitz, 68, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on [More]
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CELINA - A former state park manager, fire chief and dairy farmer/auctioneer seek the Mercer County commissioner seat currently held by Jerry Laffin, the longest-serving commissioner in Ohio.
CELINA - Two people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday on charges related to drug possession and illegal use of food stamps.
The MAC at 50
Mike Wiss has maintained two strong Wildcat programs
Of the 153 team state championships accumulated by Midwest Athletic Conference teams during the last 50 years, there are numerous examples of coaches winning multiple titles.
Girls State Basketball
Fort Loramie outscored Crestview 21-8 in the final quarter to advance to Saturday's Division IV girls state basketball championship game with a 50-41 win over the Knights in the state semifinals on Thursday afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena.
By Michael Frank
NEW KNOXVILLE - Area officials and business leaders on Wednesday heard a positive outlook for the Golden Triangle at the annual State of the Villages at the First Church of New Knoxville.
Attendees were informed about happenings in Minster, New Bremen and New Knoxville at the event hosted by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. [More]
Obituaries on March 14th, 2024
Ann Post, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
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CELINA - Recreational marijuana dispensaries are now banned in Celina following action taken by city council members this week.
Councilors at this
ROCKFORD - School board members on Wednesday evening heard a $115,000 proposal to make the preschool playground more accessible and safe for developmentally disabled preschool children.
ST. MARYS- School board members on Wednesday hired St. Marys alumnus Chad Laman as assistant principal at Memorial High School for the 2024-25 school year.
Horse and Buggy Tales
W.H. Berry was an expert in the aeronautic field and an experienced flier of airships.
Berry's mechanical bird, like all early heavier-than-air models, was a strange-looking contraption and a radical departure from others in the proposed theory of making the craft airborne.
All-District Boys Basketball
Coldwater's Nick Fisher was among the honorees as the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced its All-Northwest District boys basketball honors on Wednesday.
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