By William Kincaid
CELINA - Wet Willy's Wash Center is now open in what has been dubbed Crossroads Commerce Park on U.S Route 127 near the intersection of State Route 219.
Located on the freshly built, privately funded Eagle Drive connecting Crossroads Commerce Park to U.S. Route 127, Wet Willy's is a 12,500-square-foot facility featuring a twin-bay full-service wash and auto detailing center. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The nursing program at the University of Saint Francis was what sold Karlee Buschur.
But the chance to play volleyball for the Cougars was also a benefit.
The St. Henry senior formally signed with the school out of Fort Wayne on Monday, joining a program that is looking to climb their way back up the ladder in the Crossroads League. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2025
Janice Marie Homan, 73, of St. Marys, OH passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025 at her residence after fighting pancreatic cancer. [More]
Marlene A. Stephenson, age 75 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at Van Crest Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Danny K. Caupp, age 75, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Sharon S. Kelch Harter, 83, Sidney, formerly of Versailles and Celina, died of [More]
Local pictures on December 2nd, 2025
Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2025
CELNIA - The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday signed off on funding for nearly $1.4 million in professional services related to the rehabilitation of earthen dams and breakwater structures at Grand Lake St. Marys Park.
At press time, a second winter storm in days was moving into the Grand Lake region. With as much as 4-6 inches of new snow possible in parts of Merce
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair Board announced Monday that country music star Craig Morgan will headline the 2026 Auglaize County Fair Concert on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, closing out the final night of the fair.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys swept Minster in non-league bowling action at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys on Monday night.
The St. Marys
TOLEDO (AP) - Austin Parks and London Praytor posted double-doubles to power Toledo to a 102-58 victory over Division II member Central State (Ohio) on Monday night.
CELINA - The 2024-25 boys basketball season was one of growing pains for Celina as they looked to rebuild with a young roster.
The Bulldogs went 4-19, losing the final 10 games. A bright spot could be found that three of the wins came in the Western Buckeye League.
CELINA - The climb has been steady for the Celina girls basketball team. After a 2-19 season in 2020-21 and 5-18 mark the next season, Bret Baucher stepped in and got things moving upward for the Bulldogs.
COLDWATER - There's a change in leadership for the Coldwater boys basketball team, but the new coach will have a familiar situation.
Will Hoskins t
COLDWATER - With four letterwinners returning this season, three earning conference accolades last season, expectations are solid for the Coldwater girls basketball team to improve on last season's 7-16 record.
FORT RECOVERY - After a tough 9-17 season a year ago, Fort Recovery looks to lean on its returning production to have a better 2025.
The Indians ha
FORT RECOVERY - Coming off a district finals loss a season ago, the Fort Recovery girls basketball team will hope the returning production leads to more success this season.
MARIA STEIN - After reaching the Division VII state final last season and finishing 26-3, the Marion Local boys basketball team enters the 2025-26 wi
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local girls basketball coach Beth Streib has a young veteran team coming back from a 22-3 season and a trip to the district finals.
MINSTER - With a few key cogs returning from a successful 2024-25 season, the Minster boys basketball team will look to be in the hunt for a Midwest Athletic Conference title run this season.
MINSTER - Fresh off a trip to the State Final Four, Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss will be looking to reload for another deep tournament run this season.
NEW BREMEN - Cory Stephens begins his seventh season at the helm of the New Bremen boys basketball program with a solid core of veterans looking to push the Cardinals into contention.
NEW BREMEN - There's new leadership for the New Bremen girls basketball program. Stephanie Wheeler has been busy preparing for her first season as the Cardinals head coach.
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Knoxville opened last season winning two of its first three games, but not many victories followed.
Kort Fledderjohann is hopeful that winning will be more sustainable this time around as he returns to the head coaching position he held from 2009 to 2015.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The New Knoxville girls are looking to move up in the Midwest Athletic Conference standings this year.
After winning two conference games last season, coach Alivia Koenig thinks that is very possible.
ROCKFORD - The Parkway boys basketball team is looking to rebuild after losing six players from last year's 9-14 team.
Coach Doug Hughes will begi
ROCKFORD - Coming off a sectional final berth, Parkway's girls basketball team will look to take a step forward in 2025.
The Panthers will only fie
ST. HENRY - St. Henry will hope a veteran presence guides the team to a successful season after a 10-13 record and a sectional final run last year.
ST. HENRY - Coming off a great season a year ago, St. Henry will look to its experience to carry the team farther in the postseason.
The Redskins r
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders want to win consistently this year.
So the program recently hired a coach with a winning track record.
Tim
ST. MARYS - St. Marys had some ups and downs in 2024-25 as they finished the season 8-16 overall and 5-4 in Western Buckeye League play.
It's logical to assume the Roughriders will have way more ups this season.
Photo Albums
Sports Preview
E-Edition
For all the day's news, subscribe to The Daily Standard E-Edition. The E-Edition is included for free with every paper subscription plan.
Today In History
Hand-Up Village's board to seek new executive
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For the last decade, The Rev. Rick Brosher has served as the executive director of the nonprofit, faith-based community known as Hand-Up Village, providing temporary shelter to nearly 350 people as they endeavored to get their lives back on track. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2025
Kim Gibbons, age 71 of Celina, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Karen D. Hatcher, 73, Lima, died at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 29, 2025, at the Cridersville Care Center. [More]
Local pictures on December 1st, 2025
Subscriber stories on December 1st, 2025
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery took a 12-point lead after the first quarter and was up 20 points at halftime as the Indians opened their 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 66-52 win over Delphos Jefferson on Saturday night at the Stage in Delphos.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The NCAA announced its 64-team field for the Division I women's volleyball tournament, and there will be a local connection in this year's tournament.
By Joe Schatz
WAPAKONETA - It is often said that teams don't win games, they lose them. With two turnovers and a missed kick, Coldwater lost the Division VI State semifinal 20-18 against Hopewell-Loudon.
"It's frustrating that when you think you could win the game and you don't," Coldwater coach Chip Otten said. [More]
Obituaries on November 29th, 2025
Craig A. Loffer, 50, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday November 24, 2025, at his residence while fighting a courageous battle with cancer. [More]
Joanne Marie Rochford, age 67 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 29th, 2025
Subscriber stories on November 29th, 2025
Shoppers flock to local stores for bargains
CELINA - Online holiday shopping deals are now rolled out weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, perhaps sapping some of the enthusiasm that once fueled hordes
St. Henry advances to first state title game since 2006
TROY - Bend, but don't break.
That's been the credo of the St. Henry defense this season.
Friday night was the latest chapter of the Redskins doing that and coming out for the better.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville took the lead in the third quarter and pulled away for the 54-41 win over St. Marys in the 2025-26 boys basketball season opener for both teams at the Barn.
Here's how it happened if you live in Mercer County
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Mercer County's annual jury draw was once an all-day task for court staff.
They would receive a list of all the county's registered voters from the board of elections, make a card for each person, load up a green metal drum with all of the cards, spin the drum to shuffle them and randomly pick over 1,000 jurors by hand for the next year's court proceedings, with the county common pleas judge, clerk of courts and jury commissioners present. [More]
Obituaries on November 28th, 2025
Debra Sue (Butcher) Schumm, 70, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Monday November 24, 2025 at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. [More]
Dale Allen Sprague, 59, of 422 West Spring Street, St. Marys, Ohio, passed away [More]
Local pictures on November 28th, 2025
Subscriber stories on November 28th, 2025
CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds attracted 184,500 visitors for all events in 2024, resulting in a $35.4 million windfall to the local economy, a commissioned study by Johnson Consulting found.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles jumped out to an early lead on Celina and opened the 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 64-49 win on Wednesday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Darke County.
Public Notices
Stay informed with Public Notices in print and online. In the past 30 days there have been 21 public notices. Including:
• 4 Meeting
• 4 Public Sale
• 3 Zoning
• 3 Notice
• 3 Legislation
• 2 Foreclosure
• 1 Name Change
• 1 Drawing of Jurors