Fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Photo Album

Fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein suffered a devastating fire Thursday afternoon. Fire departments from Mercer, Drake and Auglaize Counties responded with trucks, manpower and a water relay to the community.

Photos by Abigail Miller and Ryan Snyder.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2025

Photo by Daily Standard Staff

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