Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 7:41AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Winds will shift to the west behind a cold front this morning, resulting in occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through early afternoon. Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.
Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 3:57AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southwest winds of 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts of 30 to 40 MPH, are likely into early afternoon before diminishing late afternoon into this evening. Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.
Today 32° Today 32° slight chance 21° 21° Tomorrow 31° Tomorrow 31° 26° 26°
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Redskins win first MAC title
St. Henry pulls away from Parkway to secure share of MAC
By Tom Haines
ROCKFORD - A year ago, the Parkway girls basketball team won its first Midwest Athletic Conference championship on St. Henry's home floor.
Thursday night, the Redskins returned the favor.
St. Henry took control in the third quarter and pulled away for a 42-28 win over the Panthers, finishing 7-2 in the MAC and splitting the title with Marion Local, Minster and Versailles. [More]
OHSAA to expand divisions
By Daily Standard Staff
By GARY R. RASBERRY and TOM HAINES
sports@dailystandard.com
More teams will get a chance to win state championships starting next school year.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association voted to expand the divisions in several sports starting with the 2024-25 school year. [More]
Obituaries on February 16th, 2024
Kenneth Dennis
Kenneth Ray Dennis, 76, of Celina, passed away February 15, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 16th, 2024
Chickasaw: 1-year moratorium on cannabis sales
CHICKASAW - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting voted to impose a one-year moratorium on the sale of cannabis products in the village.
Groundhogs? Who needs 'em?
For the record, there are other signs of spring
CELINA - Although Punxsutawney Phil has long been the top prognosticator of spring, there's another furry creature that's a less celebrated harbinger of warmer days ahead.
Increased birth rate puts kids in classes
MINSTER - Student enrollment has steadily trended upward at Minster Local Schools, reinforcing the need for a building project in the future.
Superintendent Josh Meyer at this week's school board meeting noted kindergarten enrollment has grown over the last five years.
Farming officials talk agriculture labor
NEW BREMEN - Just like almost every other sector of the economy, agriculture is facing difficulties securing a workforce due to competition and an array of other factors.
Health board responds to environmental requests
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Health members dealt with a variety of environmental requests at this week's regular meeting.
Board members heard
Cats clinch share of MAC
NEW BREMEN - Following an unsettling loss at Kalida on Tuesday night, the Minster Wildcats were eager to wash that taste away and figured there to be no better way to do so than closing the regular season against their rivals from the north, New Bremen.
Area Roundup
Cav boys win sectional bowling title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater led a Midwest Athletic Conference sweep of the top four spots that will advance to next week's district boys bowling tournament at the Division II sectional at Community Lanes in Minster.
Riders struggle in loss to Wildcats
ST. MARYS - St. Marys had its shot to upset 15-6 Bath Thursday night.
Unfortunately, the Roughriders couldn't get many shots to fall.
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