Monday, May 22nd, 2017
Product aims to reduce phosphorous
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Local officials may test new technology designed to reduce the scourge of phosphorus in waterways.
Mercer County commissioners recently voiced support for two proposed pilot tests as long as overseers obtain all necessary Ohio Environmental Protection Agency permits. [More]
Minster sweeps district titles
By Colin Foster
SPENCERVILLE - The Minster girls track and field team won their umpteenth Division III district title on Saturday. That wasn't surprising.
The Wildcat boys winning the title ... Well, that was a little surprising.
Minster swept the district team titles for an eighth consecutive year on a rainy day turned sunny in Spencerville. The meet was on hold for 1 hour and 45 minutes after a storm swept through at 2 p.m. and finished up just after 5 p.m. [More]
Obituaries on May 22nd, 2017
Ben M. Lammers, 82, Saint Marys, died 2:28 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, following a brief illness. [More]
Local pictures on May 22nd, 2017
Subscriber stories on May 22nd, 2017
CELINA - Celina Middle School intervention specialist Kathy Hart will say goodbye to the students she loves after 17 years of service.
She will retire from the position at the end of the school year, passing the baton to the next generation of teachers.
MINSTER - Fifty-four seniors will receive diplomas during a commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday in the elementary gym.
The valedictorian is Colleen Jutte, daughter of Ed and Diane Jutte. She plans to attend the University of Dayton to study business administration.
Four Daily Standard staff members won accolades Sunday during the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in Columbus, picking up six awards in Division II for newspapers with a circulation of 8,000 to 11,999.
Roadside herbicide application for the suppression of undesirable vegetation and environmental enhancement, through the use of Environmental Protecti
ELIDA - After having needed just one of their two runs to win in the district semifinal on Thursday, Coldwater looked content in trying to beat Ottawa-Glandorf with just one run in the Division III district baseball final on Saturday.