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Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Flyers, Wildcats repeat
Marion boys win third straight title, Minster rallies past Versailles
By Tom Haines
  VERSAILLES - Marion Local won its third straight boys title in the Midwest Athletic Conference track and field championships, cruising to a 50-point win over runner-up Minster on Friday.
The Minster girls won their 33rd conference title, but they had a closer run of it. [More]
Obituaries on May 11th, 2024
Kathryn Ballinger
Kathryn E. Ballinger, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by h [More]
Regina Hemmelgarn
Regina (Rose) Hemmelgarn, 96, was born on August 11, 1927 in St. Henry to the l [More]
Rita Klosterman
In loving memory of Rita Marie (Pax) Klosterman, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who passed away on May 9, 2024 at the age of 86. [More]
Jayne Norton
Jayne Elayne Norton, age 68 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
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Officials: STD rates on the rise
CELINA - Sexual transmitted infection (STI) rates have risen significantly throughout Ohio and the U.S. since 2017.
Specifically, syphilis rates, f
Mercer SWCD board hires assistant
CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors welcomed a new face and is seeking another to fill a vacancy.
At the monthly meeting Friday, the board welcomed new administrative assistant Michele Behm. She replaces Cheryl Vian.
Celina in third as O-G sweeps WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ottawa-Glandorf had a dominating day in sweeping the boys and girls team titles at the 2024 Western Buckeye League track and field championships held at Bath High School.
Panthers no-hit Bluffton
ROCKFORD - If there is any no-hit softball game that can be considered quiet, Parkway provided one on Friday.
The Panthers used their three pitchers with efficency and scored runs the same way in getting a 10-0 win over Bluffton in the Division III sectional final in Rockford.
Riders fall to Wildcats
ST. MARYS - Napoleon made the most of its scoring opportunities while St. Marys couldn't come up with a clutch hit.
Behind 15 strikeouts by pitcher Arianna Kiessling, the Wildcats were able to hold off the Roughriders 3-1 in the Division II sectional final Friday evening at K.C. Geiger Park.
Ross carries Cardinals past Polar Bears
NEW BREMEN - Hardin Northern could barely hit New Bremen pitcher Alayna Ross Friday night.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals were hitting on all cylinders offensively.
Area Roundup
Indian bats ignite late to beat Raiders, reach district semis
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery scored three runs in the sixth to break a tie and added five in the seventh to pull away for a 10-2 win over Wayne Trace in the Division III sectional softball final in Haviland.
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WBL Track Championships day 2

New Bremen vs Hardin Northern softball

MAC Track Championships day 2

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Friday, May 10th, 2024
Grads flock to spring job fair
About 50 grads sign up with area employers
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Several area employers have come to rely on Tri Star to meet their workforce needs.
About 50 Tri Star graduates on Thursday afternoon signed "commitment" letters with local companies in the same ballyhooed manner in which student-athletes pledge themselves to a college. [More]
Turner to ONU, Mele to wrestle at Siena Heights
By Gary R. Rasberry
  ST. MARYS - Ohio Northern was just perfect for Jace Turner when it comes to his future plans.
Same for Tanner Mele and Siena Heights.
The St. Marys seniors formally confirmed their college plans on Wednesday as Turner will head to Ada to play basketball for the Polar Bears while the Saints gain a standout wrestler. [More]
Obituaries on May 10th, 2024
Karl Grossman
Dr. Karl Grossman Jr., beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the com [More]
Charles Dine
Charles E. Dine, age 65, of St. Marys, died on May 5, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Jayne Norton
Jayne Elayne Norton, age 68 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Delbert Thobe
Delbert "Jiggs" Thobe age 95 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home in Maria Stein. [More]
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Trustees reject proposal to rezone farmland
NOBLE TOWNSHIP- Following a lengthy public hearing, township trustees on Thursday unanimously voted to reject a controversial application to rezone 142 acres of farmland to industrial to allow for a new stone quarry.
2023 set record for tourism spending
WAPAKONETA - Lodging receipts in Mercer and Auglaize counties reached $9.4 million in 2023, a new all-time record.
The record-setting $9.4 million
Chickasaw OKs pay raises for two workers
CHICKASAW - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting approved pay raises for two village employees and launched a review of the 2025 budget.
Officials award $1.54M contract for Rockford project
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday awarded a $1.54 million contract to Hohenbrink Excavating LLC of Findlay to reconstruct Franklin Street in Rockford.
The MAC at 50
MAC track marks 50 years
Coldwater hosted, won first title on cinder track
As the 2024 Midwest Athletic Conference track and field meet unfolds this week, the event also gets to blow out 50 candles as it celebrates its birthday.
Area Roundup
Four Rider netters on to sectional semifinals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will advance two singles players and a doubles team to the Division II district tournament after they reac
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Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Cleanup begins after night of tornadoes
High winds smashed barns, ripped roofs off homes
By Daily Standard Staff
By ERIN GARDNER and ABIGAIL MILLER
newsroom@dailystandard.com
Two tornadoes touched down on Tuesday night in Mercer and Auglaize counties, resulting in massive structural damage but no injuries or fatalities, local officials confirmed.
Photo album of the event
Two funnels touched down in Mercer County with one traveling into Auglaize County. A separate funnel formed but didn't touch down in Auglaize County. [More]
Wildcats walk it off
Magoto's gem, Stueve's hit give Minster share of MAC title
By Tom Haines
MINSTER - Last Thursday, St. Henry did Minster a favor by knocking off Versailles, opening the door for the Wildcats to share the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball title with the Tigers.
Wednesday, the Redskins did everything they could to keep Minster from taking advantage. [More]
Obituaries on May 9th, 2024
Rita Olberding
Rita Ethel (Hein) Olberding, age 78, of N. Frankfort Street, Minster, passed aw [More]
Irene Mowen
Irene Veronica Mowen, age 92, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Briarwood Village, Coldwater, where she had been a resident for the past six years. [More]
Nancy Burkhart
Nancy Burkhart, 66, died March 11, 2024, at Advent Health in Orlando, Fla., after a short battle with leukemia. [More]
Pauline Steiner
Pauline Mae Steiner, a beloved resident of Rockford, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 90. [More]
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Parkway full-steam ahead on building
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Wednesday night voted 3-2 to pursue $96,000 in soil remediation measures to allow construction to begin on a $2.81 million athletic building.
Celina man sentenced to 4+ years
CELINA - A 35-year-old Celina man was sentenced on Wednesday to nearly five years in prison after breaking into multiple cars and garages last spring and stealing items.
Tri Star engineers prosthetic arm for boy
CELINA - A Tri Star teacher and his students used their machining know-how to modify 5-year-old Silas Dirksen's prosthetic right arm, giving the boy greater functionality.
Members remember graduate
ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday observed a moment of silence for longtime stalwart supporter Jack Lawler, who died at 91 on April 26.
LIA recognized Grube for lake efforts
CELINA - The Lake Improvement Association put the final touch on Donna Grube's career by naming her the 2024 Guardian of the Lake.
Grube was execut
Wapak man sentenced to probation
CELINA - A Wapakoneta man was sentenced to probation on attempted felonious assault charges.
Dakota A. Wilges, 29, was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions on one count of attempted felonious assault, a third-degree felony.
Road to close
CELINA - Coldwater Creek Road from Green Road to U.S. 127 will be closed for about 45 days beginning Monday for bridge replacement work, according to
Horse and Buggy Tales
Mersman Factory was town fixture
Walter J. Mersman of Celina was a man of service.
Mersman came to Celina in 1900 when his father, J.B. Mersman, moved his family from Ottoville an
Defiance holds off Celina
CELINA - It came down to one inning for each team when Celina hosted Defiance in the Western Buckeye League baseball season finale.
Celina scored
Rider girls fifth at WBL Day 1
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The start of the 2024 Western Buckeye League track and field championships was a bit rough for Celina and St. Marys, as some of the field event finals and running preliminaries took place Wednesday at Bath High School.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Evening tornado hits area
Houses, barns, cars damaged
By Daily Standard Staff
By ERIN GARDNER and TOM HAINES
newsroom@dailystandard.com
At least one tornado touched down in the area Tuesday night, causing massive structural damage across Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The tornado touched down on Southland Road past State Route 364, damaging homes and barns and taking off several roofs. [More]
Obituaries on May 8th, 2024
Larry Salm
Larry John Salm, age 82 of Coldwater, Ohio died on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Rita Olberding
Rita E. Olberding, 78, Minster, died May 6, 2024, at Elmwood Assisted Living, N [More]
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Rockford approves $1.5M contract for Franklin Street
ROCKFORD - Village councilors awarded a $1.5 million contract for the Franklin Street reconstruction project on Tuesday.
Councilors approved a motion to award a $1,539,069.60 bid to Hohenbrink Excavating, LLC, Findlay, to replace the street.
Minster latest to consider cannabis biz ban
MINSTER - Councilors took the first step Tuesday night toward joining other area communities in banning the sale, growing or processing of cannabis.
A doggone tough game
Late runs lift Elida past Celina in tourney opener
ELIDA - After clutch play after clutch play, Celina came up one play short in its Division II softball sectional game at Elida.
After Celina took
Cavs win tourney opener
COLDWATER - Madison Wendel turned in another sterling start, Rachel Schroyer delivered a key hit, and Coldwater beat Allen East 6-0 in the Division III softball tournament opener at Memorial Park on Tuesday.
Tiger girls, Flyer boys lead MAC
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Versailles girls and Marion Local boys lead after the first day of the Midwest Athletic Conference track and field championships in Versailles on Tuesday.
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