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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
One of the best: Police Academy class praised
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - A host of community members and law enforcement personnel, including one of Gov. Mike DeWine's cabinet members, were on hand Wednesday night as 18 cadets comprising the 2026 Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy were awarded certificates of completion. [More]
The Daily Standard's Boys Basketball Dream Team
By Gary R. Rasberry
  Marion Local was set up to have another successful season in 2025-26.
Fort Recovery had to battle through some moments before making a big run at the end of the season.
Both schools earned the top honors in the 2026 Daily Standard Boys Basketball Dream Team. [More]
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Health board adds new member, hears fiscal report
CELINA - Health district staff welcomed a Coldwater retiree with years of waste management experience to the county board of health on Wednesday at his first meeting since his March appointment.
Parkway to upgrade preschool playground
ROCKFORD - Parkway Board of Education members heard the district is in the process of updating the preschool playground to accommodate state law.
Superintendent Laura Young reported that the district will move forward with hiring Garmann Miller at $16,000 to start the bidding process for the work.
Mercer, Auglaize switching ODOT districts
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the midst of realigning several district boundaries, an undertaking that will move Mercer and Auglaize counties from District 7 to District 1.
Dayton man pleads guilty for forged check
CELINA - A 40-year-old Dayton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft, a fifth-degree felony, in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
He faces a year in prison and a maximum fine of $2,500.
Xenia investment firm plans Minster office location
MINSTER - A Xenia investment firm with ties to Minster has announced plans to open a new office in the village.
Construction is expected to begin s
Chickasaw to raise utility rates; users will save anyway
CHICKASAW - Although councilors gave first reading to ordinances Wednesday night to raise water and sewer rates, the increases will be offset by the elimination of a debt service charge that goes off the books this summer.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Learning the fine art of catching crappie
Good day everyone. I hope all are doing great. I also hope everyone enjoyed a great Easter weekend.
It's important to spend time with family as we
Parkway gets big inning to roll past Crestview
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway turned a healthy lead into a blowout with a 12-run sixth inning to remain unbeaten on the softball season with a 23-6 win over Crestview in Wednesday action at Owen Pugh Field in Convoy.
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