CELINA - A global conservation organization is seeking permission to use a small stretch of land near Beaver Creek owned by Mercer County to conduct a two-year pilot test of a system designed to remove nutrients from surface waters.
The Nature Conservancy wants to set up its algal raceway technology on the corner of Cassella-Montezuma Road and Guadalupe Road near the Montezuma Club Island wastewater treatment plant. [More]
CELINA - While no one was injured, several pets died in a structure fire Thursday afternoon that left a mobile home on Touvelle Street in Celina severely damaged, according to Celina Fire Chief Brian Davis.
GREENVILLE - A 33-year-old man was arrested for murder Wednesday morning in Greenville after authorities found a 26-year-old man dead while responding to a shooting, a news release from Police Chief Ryan Benge states.
Area golfers took a trip to Delphos Country Club for the Bach Promotional Products Open, and it was Ottawa-Glandorf's Alex Bellman who returned home first in the boys 16-18 age group.
CELINA - A gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite often found in raw produce touched down in Mercer County this week after spreading across 18 states in less than a month.
At the Mercer Health District's regular board of health [More]
CELINA - A 48-year-old Arkansas man was sentenced to around three months in jail in Mercer County Common Pleas Court this week for intimidating an attorney and menacing several others via phone earlier this year.
A 52-year-old Celina man was sentenced to probation this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for assaulting a sheriff's deputy while resisting arrest earlier this year.
CELINA - In an ongoing effort to improve the safety of local rural roadways, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart's office has attempted to improve roadside clear zones.
St. Henry defeats Celina for chance to defend state title
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - It is hard to repeat in any sport, and it takes a lot to go right to even get the chance.
But St. Henry earned that chance Tuesday night, as the Redskins used a seven-run second inning to take down Celina 8-0 and win the ACME district 4 title. It gives the team a chance to defend last year's state crown in Kalida on July 18 at Holy Name Ballpark. [More]
ROCKFORD - Village councilors may look into possibly adopting legislation to regulate the use of electric micro-mobility devices by minors due to safety concerns.
MINSTER - With an eye on adding disc golf to a long list of sports activities at Four Seasons Park, councilors approved a resolution Tuesday night authorizing administrator Don Harrod to submit a Nature Works Grant application with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Mark Platfoot, who currently serves as grade 4-12 principal at New Knoxville Local School, has been named the district's new superintendent. Platfoot will succeed the retiring Kim Waterman.
FORT RECOVERY - Village officials are still contemplating whether to spend $441,000 in state funding on a new splash pad or to apply the money toward overhauling the swimming pool or even building a new swimming pool.
However, timing is of the essence, and a decision will likely have to be made yet this summer, village administrator Aaron Rengers told The Daily Standard after Monday night's regular council meeting. [More]
FORT LORAMIE - Residents, history enthusiasts, community leaders and visitors attended the dedication and unveiling of a new historical marker commemorating the site of Lorimier's Trading Post and Fort Loramie Sunday on the lawn behind the Wilderness Trail Museum in Fort Loramie.
Grand Lake relief pitcher Alex Dues was named the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's Pitcher of the Week for helping the team extend their winning streak to 12 straight during last week's games.
