Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening.
Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
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Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening.
Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
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By Joe Schatz
NEW MADISON - Going on the road in the playoffs and winning is supposed to be hard. Coldwater is making it look easy after picking up over 500 total yards in a 48-29 win against Tri-Village to continue its postseason run.
The win puts the Cavaliers in the Division VI Regional Final, where they will take on an Anna team fresh off a 28-8 win over Springfield Northeastern. It will be a rematch of last year's Regional Final, where Coldwater ran away victorious en route to a state title. [More]
Obituaries on November 15th, 2025
Jeffrey M. Heckman, age 77, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home in New Bremen. [More]
Cyril John "Cy" Stelzer, age 84 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
William "Bill" Edward Youngs, 77, passed away on November 7, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington KY. [More]
Robert L. Stout, age 95, of St. Henry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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CELINA - Celina school board members will gather for a special meeting Monday afternoon to consider a $160,000 contingency plan to keep Head Start open for the month of December if necessary.
Creekside now open in Coldwater, Marco's coming in Celina
By WILLIAM KINCAID and ERIN GARDNER
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A Marco's Pizza is slated to open at 800 North Main St. in Celina in early to mid-December.
Free admission unless noted otherwise.

Through Dec. 13
Lake Area Arts Group Members' Holiday Art Show and Sale, Celina. Each Thurs.-Sat., 2-7 p.m., Brew Nation. Art for viewing and purchase.
MARIA STEIN - Last week, Fort Recovery unlocked the blueprint for how to defeat an unbeaten team.
Unfortunately for the Indians, no blueprint currently exists for beating Marion Local.
ST. HENRY - All the obstacles have been cleared.
The "game" is on.
Ever since the final whistle ended a Marion Local second-half comeback and a
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened its 2025-26 bowling season with a sweep of Parkway on Friday night at Plaza Lanes in Celina.
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Today In History
Kozy Kampground bought by Columbus group
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Kozy Kampground has been sold to RiverWest Partners, a Columbus-based team of real estate investors and developers that promises to carry on the campground's relaxed, friendly atmosphere while at once bringing new energy and improvements to the 54.8-acre lakeside site. [More]
Obituaries on November 14th, 2025
Lester Joseph Hein 97, from Coldwater died at 11 p.m., November 12, 2025 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH. [More]
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CHICKASAW - After hearing an extensive presentation on the possible installation of a splash pad in the village, the Chickasaw Village Council was in
Alumni Notes
Ryan Mikesell was on the court for just nine minutes, but it was an important nine minutes.
The St. Henry and University of Dayton standout made his debut with the London Lions of Great Britain's Super League Basketball on Wednesday in a 97-72 win over Greek team Panionios in a Eurocup contest.
By Gary R. Rasberry
  MINSTER - Wednesday was a busy day for Minster athletics as four athletes made college commitments on the first day when athletes could sign letters of intent.
Two members of the Wildcats' Division VII state baseball championship team committed as Reese Beair will play at Wittenberg University and Andrew Wiss will play at Wright State University-Lake Campus. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - Quinn Lefeld announced that she will take her talents from St. Henry's swim team to Concordia St. Paul in Minnesota and swim for the Golden Bears next season.
"The coaching staff was super nice. I went for a visit and the team felt [More]
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1940s Santa gets his (hardware) groove back
COLDWATER - A WWII-era mechanical Santa Claus that ushered in the Christmas season and was the source of cherished memories for generations of children is back in action, twisting at the waist and raising an arm to wave at hardware store customers.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Board of Education members on Wednesday night learned one of their fellow board members is set to end her term two years early, capping a 59-year career serving the district.
ROCKFORD - To maintain a cohesive district appearance, Parkway Local Schools officials are looking into replacing the siding on three track buildings to match the district's new athletic building, which would cost more than $30,000, according to an initial estimate.
Celina man also charged in Boots N' Bourbon attack
CELINA - A 39-year-old Rockford man accused of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old child and a 25-year-old Celina man accused of physically assaulting a Boots N' Bourbon bar employee were arrested this week on felony charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 23-year-old Celina man was arraigned on cocaine possession charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Drew A. Burleson wa
NEW KNOXVILLE - Village councilors on Wednesday advanced several pieces of legislation, including a proposed increase to annual water and sewer rates and multiple fiscal measures affecting local services and development.
Horse & Buggy Tales
On the north shore of Grand Lake, 41/2 miles east of Celina, is the home of Boyd Anderson. Here will also be his boat landing, refreshment room, bait house and boat building shop.
  If Friday's Fort Recovery-Marion Local playoff football game needed a theme song, the old Guy Lombardo tune "Seems Like Old Times" would do.
For t
DIVISION VI REGION 24
COLDWATER at TRI-VILLAGE
Patriot Field, New Madison
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Friday will be the first-ever meeting between the Cavaliers and Patriots. Tri-Village lost to Marion Local 56-14 last season in the Division VII playoffs before moving up a division this season.
Impact Players
Offense
Colson Post, WR, Fort Recovery
Five receptions for 169 yards and four touchdowns in the Indians' 38-6 win over Beaver Eastern.
By Gary R. Rasberry
  The Wright State University-Lake Campus women's volleyball team finished fourth at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II national tournament held last weekend at Penn State Fayette in Lemont Furnace.
The Lakers, which en [More]
Obituaries on November 12th, 2025
Donald J. Luedeke, 89, of New Bremen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on No [More]
Tom Clay, 86, Mendon, Ohio, crossed over from this life on November 11, 2025, a [More]
Dwight Gordon Strasburg, age 82 of St. Marys and formerly of Celina, passed awa [More]
Debra "Debbie" S. Lunz, age 63, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, N [More]
Howard James Burke, 72, of Union City, TN died unexpectedly Thursday November 6, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. [More]
Ivo Bernard Albers, age 91, of rural Montezuma passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. [More]
Donald L. Steinke, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:27 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Carol E. Knapke, age 73, of Ft Recovery, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Gardens of St Henry surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ALS. [More]
Jerry V. Koeper, age 79, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:15 A.M. at the Vancrest of St. Marys after a period of declining health. [More]
Virginia Sue (Gillum) Madden, age 75, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday November 7, 2025 in University of Toledo Medical Center. [More]
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MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday night heard the village solicitor is in the early stages of updating and clarifying several ordinances.
"We
COLDWATER - Coldwater Board of Education members took a big step toward knocking out of some of their biggest infrastructural woes on Tuesday by officially authorizing a district membership in the Ohio Purchasing Council.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. Surprise, winter is here.
Not everyone shares my enthusiasm of its arrival with snow on the ground. The lake is so beautiful with the newly fallen snow.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area soccer players earned honors as the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association announced its All-Ohio teams on Monday night.
2025 Division VI Girls Volleyball State Runner-up

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