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Monday, June 15th, 2026
Minster public library renovation to get modernization
By Abigail Miller
MINSTER - Minster's Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library will soon be modernized with a renovation that's set to add a coffee bar, gathering spaces, a children's discovery area and more.
The renovations were announced on June 1 on the Auglaize County Public Library Facebook page. It will be the library's first renovation since 2003. [More]
Obituaries on June 15th, 2026
Marietta Oakman
Marietta "Mary" Oakman, age 86, of Celina, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]
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Two area people killed, others hurt in separate accidents
Two area people died and others were seriously injured Saturday evening in two separate crashes involving motorcycles in Darke and Auglaize counties.
Grand Lake sweeps Muskegon
Compiled by Joe Schatz and Gary R. Rasberry
After they dropped their first game of the season on Friday, Grand Lake more than made up for it with a weekend sweep against the Muskegon Clippers at Marsh Field in Michigan.
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Burkettsville Community Picnic

Versailles Poultry Days parade

Mariners vs Xenia college baseball

St. Henry vs Berlin Hiland baseball
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
The Daily Standard 2026 Softball Dream Team
Big performances highlight season
By Gary R. Rasberry
  
Great and gritty performances highlight this year's Daily Standard Softball Dream Team.
Parkway senior shortstop Brittyn Bruns earned this year's Position Player of the Year after leading the area in batting average and dominated at the plate.
Celina junior Lilly Gonzlaez took over the main pitching chores early in the season due to injury and helped the Bulldogs not only retain their Western Buckeye League title, but also reach the district finals, earning her Pitcher of the Year. [More]
Obituaries on June 13th, 2026
Dorothy Guggenbiller
Dorothy T. Guggenbiller, age 93, of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on [More]
Mary Clapp
Mary Louise Clapp, born April 16, 1940, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 86. [More]
Dorothy Gerlach
Dorothy E. "Dot" Gerlach, age 100, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, [More]
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Arts in the Park brings hands-on fun
CELINA - With just a bit of clay, a pinch of fresh air and a whole lot of creativity, about 15 kids created colorful pins this week in the Coldwater Memorial Park to celebrate the United States' upcoming 250th birthday.
Storm leaves area with tangled lines, power outages
CELINA - No one was injured in Thursday night's wind storm, though several commercial and residential structures, along with numerous power lines throughout Celina and portions of northern Mercer County sustained damage.
Celina man airlifted after crash
MARION TOWNSHIP - A 45-year-old Celina man sustained serious injuries Friday near Chickasaw in a two-vehicle crash involving a car and semi-trailer.
Mariners lose first game in Muskegon
Compiled By JOE SCHATZ
jschatz@dailystandard.com
A seven-run fifth inning from Muskegon put the Clippers ahead for good in Muskegon as Grand Lake suffered its first loss of the season.
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
Good start, tough finish
St. Henry loses early lead, falls to defending champs Berlin Hiland
By Joe Schatz
AKRON - Facing a juggernaut in the postseason is nothing new to St. Henry, and after three innings and a 2-0 lead, it looked as if the Redskins would pull one more stunner over three-time defending champions Berlin Hiland in Thursday's Division VI state baseball semifinal at 7 17 Credit Union Park in Akron. [More]
Obituaries on June 12th, 2026
Meredith Nottingham
Meredith "Mert" Nottingham, 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026. [More]
Rita Long
Rita Mae Long, age 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday. June 11, 2026, at St. Rita's Hospital. [More]
Lawrence Balster
Lawrence R. "Larry" Balster, age 80 of St. Henry, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mercy Health, St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Kehlani Levering
Kehlani Rae "Moo-Moo" Levering, 11 months old, Sidney, died June 01, 2026.
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Minster land swap will accommodate school growth
MINSTER - After about a year and a half of planning and discussion, Minster Board of Education members this week heard their proposed land swap with the village was greenlit by the National Park Service.
Cooper seeks rezoning for Celina plant
Plan Commission OKs M-1 tag for site on Havemann
CELINA - The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday night unanimously recommended in favor of rezoning a property at 1800 Industrial Drive as M-1, manufacturing, to facilitate Cooper Farms' plans to operate a food processing plant.
Chickasaw council discusses SR716 sidewalk plan
CHICKASAW - Although the Chickasaw Village Council lacked a quorum Wednesday night to approve legislation, there was no shortage of debate when a local couple spoke out against councilors' preliminary investigation of a possible sidewalk project on State Route 716 on the south side of the village.
Celina man sentenced for failure to notify
CELINA - A local sex offender was sentenced to six months in jail this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after failing to notify authorities of a change in address as required.
Mariners rally in ninth to remain undefeated
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Grand Lake Mariners trailed 3-0 going to the bottom of the ninth inning against Xenia, then plated four runs,
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Thursday, June 11th, 2026
Coffee trailer has Celina abuzz
The Hive has a holistic vibe and community spirit
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - A local couple are two busy bees, especially these days since launching a coffee trailer less than a month ago.
Micah and Derek Pease own and operate the Hive Coffee Co., a mobile coffee business that emphasizes local vendors and simple ingredients. This summer, the trailer will be stationed along Boardwalk Village from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday-Monday, delivering drinks that are sweeter than honey. [More]
'Overwhelmed'
Longtime Celina football coach Jerry Harris being inducted into State Coaches Hall of Fame
By Gary R. Rasberry
When Jerry Harris came to Celina in 1981, he brought a passing game that could dominate.
This weekend, the coach will get the highest honors for Ohio high school football coaches.
Harris, who coached the Bulldogs for 21 seasons, will be inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame on Friday in Columbus. [More]
Obituaries on June 11th, 2026
Paul Gehret
Paul Henry Gehret, age 93, of North Star, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at The Gardens of St. Henry in St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Larry McDonald, Sr.
Larry McDonald, Sr., 76, Lima, died May 31, 2026, at Lima Core Care Center.
A celebration of life is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home, Lima. [More]
Lydia Lou Kohlhorst
Lydia Lou Kohlhorst, 57, St. Marys, died June 2, 2026, at Grand Lake Healthcare Center, St. Marys. [More]
Lawrence Balster
Lawrence R. "Larry" Balster, 80, St. Henry, died June 9, 2026, at Mercy Health [More]
Dorothy Gerlach
Dorothy E. "Dot" Gerlach, 100, St. Henry, died June 9, 2026, at The Gardens at [More]
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Parkway looks to sell broadband asset for $1.1M
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members approved a contractual agreement to sell a pair of frequencies that are part of the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum for $1.1 million to Nextel West Corp.
Officials report a 2nd TB cluster
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials learned this week that their health services department is monitoring another tuberculosis (TB) cluster unrelated to a previous cluster detected in March.
Wapak man sentenced for trespass in occupied home
A 55-year-old Wapakoneta man convicted twice of breaking into homes while the occupants were inside was sentenced to about four months in jail this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Center Township's early settlers, churches
After the establishment of Mercer County in 1820, the area that is now Center Township was a part of Dublin Township which comprised the northern part of the county. In 1824 when Union Township was set apart from Dublin, it included what is now Center.
Cardinals roll past Bulldogs
NEW BREMEN - It was fitting that the New Bremen Cardinals flew out of the gates in Wednesday night's ACME game against Celina to the tune of a 10-1 lead. While the Bulldogs showed some ninth-inning fight to trim the margin to 10-4, the Cardinals hung on to take down the previously unbeaten Bulldogs.
Mariners rally to move to 5-0
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning and Fort Recovery native Alex Dues pitched a perfect bot
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