Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 1:03PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow will develop this evening and continue into the overnight hours. One to two inches of snow accumulation will be possible by daybreak Wednesday morning.
Slick spots can be expected on untreated roadways as well as bridges and overpasses. If traveling overnight, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 1:03PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow will develop this evening and continue into the overnight hours. One to two inches of snow accumulation will be possible by daybreak Wednesday morning.
Slick spots can be expected on untreated roadways as well as bridges and overpasses. If traveling overnight, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Body of suspected car thief identified by family
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The body of a man recovered from Grand Lake off West Bank Road on Saturday morning has been identified as Alvin Lee Stabler, 47, of Hoover, Alabama, who most recently had been staying in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Stabler allegedly attempted to [More]
Jim's Forever, a Mendon institution, ends ride tomorrow
From staff reports
MENDON - A longstanding institution in Mendon will close at the end of the year, leaving a village with few remaining businesses.
Jim's Forever Inc., formerly Jim's Harley Davidson Sales, a motorcycle shop, announced its upcoming closure on the business' Facebook page. [More]
Obituaries on December 30th, 2025
Floyd Sheaks, Jr.
Floyd W. Sheaks Jr., 76, of St. Marys, OH passed away on December 27, 2025 at O [More]
Pamela Kovar
Pamela Sue Kovar, age 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness. [More]
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West wall falls at St. John
SR 119 closed between Kremer and St. Johns roads
MARIA STEIN - Adding insult to injury, the west wall of the fire-ravaged St. John the Baptist Church collapsed sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning, likely due to strong wind gusts up to 55 mph.
St. Marys standoff leads to arrest
A 37-year-old St. Marys man was booked into the Mercer County Adult Detention Center Monday afternoon after a standoff with police on Lynn Street in St. Marys earlier in the day.
Coldwater sets budget
COLDWATER - Village councilors in Coldwater on Monday night closed out the year by passing the 2026 budget.
Councilors suspended the rules requiring three public readings and approved the amended 2025 budget and the 2026 budget ordinances as emergency measures.
Rangers get past Tigers
NEW KNOXVILLE - On the 10th anniversary of New Knoxville's 1,000th win as a program, the Rangers put on a vintage performance in a 50-41 win over Waynesfield-Goshen to get over .500 on the young season.
Cavaliers fall to Patriots
COLDWATER - As hard as they could play, Coldwater just could not overcome Tri-Village down the stretch.
The Patriots took a double-digit lead at h
Panthers win sixth straight
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway pulled away in the second half to improve to 9-1 with its sixth straight win in beating South Adams 49-29 in Monday night girls basketball action at the Stardome in Berne.
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Coldwater vs Tri-Village girls basketball

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St. Henry vs Marion Local girls basketball
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Today in History: December 30, Saddam Hussein executed
Today in History: December 29, the Wounded Knee Massacre
Today in History: December 28, U.S. Afghan war formally ends
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Body of suspect recovered from lake
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The body of an unidentified man believed to be the suspect of an attempted vehicle theft on Christmas night was recovered from Grand Lake off West Bank Road on Saturday morning.
As of Sunday evening, the identity of the dead man - described as a Black male, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds and possibly in his 30s - was still unknown. [More]
Obituaries on December 29th, 2025
Joseph Oen
Joseph F. Oen, 91, of Noble Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH, died on Christmas Day 2025. [More]
Ronald Buschur
Ronald Buschur, 84, of Philothea passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Donald Warden
Donald Eugene Warden, age 68 of Celina, Ohio passed away on December 18, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Rosetta Simpson
Rosetta Simpson, 77, Lima, died at 10:36 a.m. Dec. 22, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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Area sales tax revenue sets record
CELINA - Despite early concerns that bird flu might adversely affect the overall local economy, Mercer County's sales tax revenue defied expectations and reached new heights in 2025.
Skins, Flyers split
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry and Marion Local met in Maria Stein for the annual Battle of 119, an all-day basketball non-conference series featuring junior high and high school games.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
A Smitty sweep
Celina wins girls and boys games at home showcase
By Gary R. Rasberry
  CELINA - It was a perfect start for the Celina boys and girls varsity basketball teams on the first night of the Smitty Way Holiday Showcase at the Fieldhouse. The event honors longtime assistant boys basketball coach Doug Smith, who died in 2023.
In the girls contest, the Bulldogs played havoc with the Bellefontaine offense, forcing nearly 40 turnovers and finishing the game with a running clock in a 60-25 win to snap a two-game losing streak. [More]
Obituaries on December 27th, 2025
Dorothy Bye
Dorothy Bye, 82, a resident of Celina, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025 at her home. She was a former Portland, Indiana resident. [More]
JoAnn Wagner
JoAnn Donna (Fortkamp) Wagner, age 67, of Reed Road, Versailles, passed away of [More]
Tyler Levi
Tyler L. Levi, age 33, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Decemb [More]
Joseph Oen
Joseph Oen, 91, Noble Township, Auglaize County, died at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 25, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
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County to take over airport
Process of dissolving airport authority has begun
CELINA - Mercer County officials are in the process of dissolving the Lakefield Airport Authority and handing over the governance of the airport to the Mercer County Commissioners.
Rangers fall to Bulldogs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida outscored New Knoxville 18-3 on the second quarter to take an 18-point lead at halftime en route to a 50-23 win in the semifinals of the Vicki Mauk Holiday Classic on Friday night at the Elida Fieldhouse.
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Friday, December 26th, 2025
2025 a year in review
Top 10 stories selected by the staff of The Daily Standard
By Daily Standard Staff
  The events of 2025 will be discussed - even debated - for decades. Tax issues, business closings and bird flu tested the strength of the area economy. Tragedy tested the human heart. Even the country's sacred rule of law was tested.
Perhaps one event symbolized the area's resilience. No sooner was a beloved church gutted by fire, than a community rallied together, eager to see what healing rises from the ashes. [More]
2025: The Year in Local Sports
By Daily Standard Staff
  As 2025 comes to a close, it's time to remember the moments that stood out on the local sports scene.
And, as is often the case when it comes to the area schools, there are many.
Here are the top 10 local sports stories of 2025.
1. QUEEN OF THE TRACK
In a span of roughly 90 minutes on June 7, Isabella (Izzy) Zahn put on a clinic at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. [More]
Obituaries on December 26th, 2025
Terry Block
Terry Eugene Block, age 70, of Celina, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Owner of collapsed building fined
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys business that employed the workers involved in July's fatal building collapse was issued an initial fine of over $40,000 and accused of three health and safety violations, as a result of a four-month-long OSHA investigation into the incident.
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• 4 Public Sale
• 3 Sheriff Sale
• 2 Zoning
• 2 Legislation
• 1 Foreclosure
• 1 Request for Qualifications