Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:49AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 52° Today 52° widespread frost 38° 38° Tomorrow 74° Tomorrow 74° 56° 56° chance
Monday, October 24th, 2016
By Nancy Allen
Ag officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties said they expect this year's overall corn yields to be down 25 to 30 percent due to the drought.
Overall Auglaize County soybean yields will be reduced an estimated 20 percent.
In Mercer County, however, soybean yields may top out above average. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - After having lost their final two matches of the regular season, Coldwater was ready to start the postseason right.
The Cavaliers got four goals from Maura Hoying to pick up a 6-1 win over Ottoville in a Division III girls soccer district quarterfinal Saturday evening at Cavalier Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 24th, 2016
John F. Bruns age 64 of Minster died at 9:27 PM on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Rita R. Buening, age 89, of Coldwater, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Fred Goecke age 60 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. [More]
Ruth Eshleman, 84, St. Marys, died on Oct. 22, 2016, at Otterbein Senior Lifest [More]
Local pictures on October 24th, 2016
Subscriber stories on October 24th, 2016
CELINA - The state has awarded $80,000 to a Mercer County agency to prevent underage drinking and reduce prescription drug abuse among youth and young adults.
Celina parks & recreation
CELINA - A group of residents on Thursday voiced frustration with a lack of continuity within the city's parks and recreation department caused by a revolving door of directors in recent years.
CELINA - A new community-driven parks and recreation advisory board will likely be assembled by new department director Darl Strable.
City council'
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office will turn in drugs collected through public take-back events this year to the Drug Enforcement Agency.
ST. HENRY - Saturday's Division III sectional final was the first time on the tournament stage for many St. Henry players.
But they stayed the cou
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Celina girls soccer team is back in the Division II Elida District Semifinal round after a 2-1 victory over WBL rival Bath on Saturday at the soccer stadium.
By GARY R. RASBERRY
grasberry@dailystandard.com
COLDWATER - The top-seeded Coldwater volleyball team cruised into the Division III Kalida District semifinals with a three-set - 25-7, 25-10, 25-15 - sweep of Bluffton on Saturday afternoon at the Palace.
District Cross Country
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country teams traveled to Ottawa on Saturday for a full day of races to qualify for the regional meet this Saturday in Tiffin.