Freeze Warning issued April 6 at 12:18PM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 52° Today 52° 26° 26° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° widespread frost 29° 29°
Freeze Warning issued April 6 at 12:18PM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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CELINA - A 41-year-old Celina woman died Saturday night after reportedly driving her vehicle off of a roadway and into a tree.
In a news release, Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman said central dispatch received a call at 9:50 p.m. Saturday about a single-vehicle accident that occurred at State Route 219 at Hillside Court in Franklin Township. [More]
Obituaries on April 6th, 2026
Dolly Thien, 94, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. [More]
Robert L. "Bob" Fetters, 90, of Mendon, Ohio died Friday April 3, 2026 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. [More]
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CELINA - Grand Lake is starting to look like its old self again after recent rains filled the 13,500-acre erstwhile reservoir 2.75 inches above normal, the Lake Improvement Association learned at its monthly meeting.
Hydroplane drivers expect even more racers on the lake
CELINA - After breathing new life into the storied Governor's Cup Regatta on Grand Lake in 2025, event organizers are preparing to outdo themselves with a blockbuster summer sequel featuring more than 60 marquee drivers competing in the American Power Boat Association's Eastern Championship.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bryn Schoenleben pitched a three-hitter as Parkway improved to 5-0 on the softball season with a 10-0 five-inning win over Wapakoneta on Saturday in Rockford.
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Today In History
By Gary R. Rasberry
  Consistency was a major factor in this year's Daily Standard Girls Basketball Dream Team top honors.
Parkway junior Megan Hughes provided a consistent scoring and rebounding effort in helping the Panthers win 20 games this season, making her the choice for Player of the Year. [More]
Obituaries on April 4th, 2026
Dolores A. Robbins, age 96, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Celina Manor. [More]
Dennis J. Fett, age 80, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Hemmelgarn) Jutte, age 87, of St. Henry passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Dennis L. Heitkamp, age 81, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at 4:50 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Carl L. Stuck, age 76, of Versailles passed away March 6, 2026.
Funeral ser [More]
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Head Start classroom gets a virtual treat
COLDWATER - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, who made a name for herself fronting college-rock favorites 10,000 Maniacs before launching a successful solo musical career, is bringing her "Cabinet of Wonder" educational program to Coldwater Exempted Village Schools next Wednesday.
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jschatz@dailystandard.com
Reece Albers' cycle helped Minster put up crooked numbers in the first two innings and never look back in a 10-0 win over St. Marys at KC Geiger Park Friday evening.
CELINA - Former three-term U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, looking to take back his seat in November from Sen. Jon Husted, addressed a full-house during a fundraising reception at the Junior Fair Building on Thursday night.
Dye eggs the natural way
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, Peter Cottontail teamed up with The Daily Standard to dye eggs the natural way with food scraps.
Spending an afternoon working on a spring craft can serve as the perfect respite from the busy tasks the holiday may demand, including baking treats, preparing Easter dinner, visiting with family or attending faith services, assembling children's baskets and hunting for eggs. [More]
Parkway plates seven in sixth to get past Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - It took a bit of time for Parkway to answer Celina's opening runs.
When the Panthers finally did, they put the game away.
A seven-run sixth inning pushed Parkway ahead to remain unbeaten on the softball season with a 9-2 win over the Bulldogs in a battle of last season's Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League champions at Jim Hoess Field on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2026
Rosalie A. (Fleming) Hughes, 85, of Rockford, Ohio died March 21, 2026 at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. [More]
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Bomb threat one of swatting incidents
PORTLAND, Ind. - Numerous law enforcement agencies descended on the Walmart store in Portland, Indiana, Thursday following a reported bomb threat.
Judge doesn't set date for ruling
CELINA - A visiting judge heard testimony in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Thursday morning as to whether or not juror misconduct prejudiced a sex offender's right to a fair trial last summer.
CELINA - A 59-year-old Celina man facing life in prison for alleged financial crimes had his bond lowered this week following a request from his attorney for the purpose of accumulating funds needed for eventual restitution.
CELINA - A 41-year-old Celina man pleaded guilty this month in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to seven counts of rape, consequently admitting that he engaged in forced sexual conduct with three girls aged 3-8 from 2012 to 2014.
CELINA - Early runs might have had the fans at Montgomery Field looking for a shootout, but Celina's pitching did enough while the offense picked up key hits late to give Celina a 5-1 win over Parkway Thursday night.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Emma Everman's one-out double in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Kalyn Thobe for the lone run of the game as Marion Local defeated Wapakoneta 1-0 on Thursday at the Airstrip in Maria Stein.
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - Under a new policy adopted by Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman, a vehicle operated by a motorist found to be driving under suspension will be towed from the scene and impounded at the sheriff's office.
Previously, deputies had the o [More]
By Joe Schatz
ST. MARYS - With a focus on the future, St. Marys' Hannah Brackman signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to swim at Wilmington College and compete for the Quakers.
"I really like the small town feel of Wilmington, it makes me feel at [More]
Obituaries on April 2nd, 2026
Betty L. Feliciano, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. [More]
Colleen Ange Fetters, 83, of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. [More]
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Hemmelgarn Jutte, 87, St. Henry, died March 31, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
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CELINA - What started as a self-healing journey for a Spencerville woman quickly evolved into a career of empowering others impacted by trauma and mental health challenges.
CELINA - On Saturday, March 28, members of the local community gathered at the corner of Fayette and Main streets in Celina as part of the nationwide "No Kings" day of protest, joining millions of Americans in a coordinated show of civic engagement.
Horse & Buggy Tales
In another story the writer told of the merchandising efforts and problems of our pioneer merchants who seemed to buy and sell and engage in most any
The annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship banquet will be held April 8 at Wapakoneta HIgh School.
The Franklin B. Wal-ter Scholarship Awards
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As we approach Easter weekend and everyone is making plans to be with family, we are reminded how important family is.
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