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Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Zuma Harvest Festival is here
Former Zuma Days gets a makeover
By William Kincaid
MONTEZUMA - Zuma Harvest Festival will make its debut on Saturday at Zuma Park, offering attendees a bounty of food, beer and entertainment, including a 75-inch TV to catch all the college football action, bounce houses and ponies for the kids and a DJ and band. [More]
Dameron earns national honors
By Gary R. Rasberry
  In starting a cross country program, Wright State University-Lake Campus found a solid nucleus in Kaylie Dameron.
A three-time Western Buckeye League champion at Celina, Dameron, a sophomore, is one of four runners wearing the green and white of the Lakers. Already, she has made an impact, earning the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for her performance at the Mike Baumer Classic at the main Wright State campus in Fairborn. [More]
Obituaries on September 12th, 2024
Kathleen Pavelka
Kathleen Ann "Kay" Pavelka, age 89 of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Judy Springer
Judy Ann Springer, age 78 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Library board votes against recording meetings
CELINA- Just a day after the appointment of a former Celina City Schools superintendent to the Mercer County District Library Board of Trustees, board members on Wednesday voted to not record audio of their meetings and discussed public library funding.
St. Marys to accept stadium donation
ST. MARYS - School board members on Wednesday accepted ownership of the St. Marys football stadium as a gift from the Roughrider Philanthropic Association (RPA).
Chilcoats try to delay hearing
CELINA- Shawndale and Donald Chilcoat, a Celina couple facing multiple federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capital, submitted a last-minute motion Wednesday to suspend an in-person hearing scheduled for today.
2 ex-athletes slam Parkway softball coach
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Wednesday unanimously voted to rehire varsity softball coach Trey Stover, seemingly putting to rest concerns they would go in another direction.
Man airlifted after 2-vehicle accident
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - A 38-year-old Wapakoneta man was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Pusheta Township early Wednesday morning.
Sheriff's office awarded 2 grants
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has been awarded two state traffic safety grants totaling about $50,000 to reduce traffic related fatalities and serious injury accidents in the county.
Horse & Buggy Tales
A glimpse of ballroom dancing
At the turn of the 20th century when the leaves took on colorful hues and the spicy tang of the autumn air brought revived strength to listless bodies, an important social event came to Celina teenagers.
Rider golfers go to 7-1 in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys golf team improved to 7-1 in Western Buckeye League dual matches with a 164-166 win over Defiance on Wednesday afternoon at Eagle Rock in Defiance.
Cardinals host Tigers in battle of 3-0 teams
  The first trimming of the shared Midwest Athletic Conference football lead begins Friday as the first of likely several unbeaten vs. unbeaten matchups this season takes place at Cardinal Stadium in New Bremen.
WBL had surprising results during Week Three
  Week Three demonstrated what has become a recurring lesson for myself. While the Midwest Athletic Conference tends to be quite predictable, the Western Buckeye League insists on throwing the proverbial monkey wrenches into the machinery.
Two-Minute Drill
HOME AGAIN
After playing the first three games of the season on the road, and going 3-0, Minster gets to play a game for real in front of the home fans at Memorial Field as the Wildcats host Parkway.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Bobby Morris, QB, Celina
18 carries for 168 yards and three touchdowns and two passing touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 42-14 win over Van Wert.
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Celina vs Shawnee boys soccer

Parkway vs Wapakoneta volleyball

Fort Recovery vs Celina volleyball

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Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Coldwater cracking down hard on solicitors
By Daily Standard Staff
By WILLIAM KINCAID
and GEORGIA RINDLER
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
COLDWATER - Solicitor ID cards would be valid for only 30 days should legislation clear village council chambers, a proposal intended to better protect residents against potentially violent and unscrupulous door-to-door peddlers selling goods and services. [More]
Obituaries on September 11th, 2024
Larry Wilson
Larry B. Wilson, 83, of Saint Marys, passed away at 12:45 P.M. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Nancy Reed
Nancy Kay Reed, 83, of Lake Placid, Florida, formerly of Newark, Ohio, passed a [More]
Gerald Steinlage
Gerald F. "Jerry" Steinlage, age 81, of St. Henry, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
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Arnie's Corner Comes Down
Area eatery was popular hangout
MONTEZUMA- The site of a once popular Montezuma eatery is being razed this week as a part of a state revitalization program, clearing the way for a potential veterans memorial.
Auglaize board hears national suicide rate up
WAPAKONETA - In the time it took to complete the Auglaize County Board of Health meeting on Tuesday, four to five people died nationally from self-inflicted injuries, according to county medical director Dr. Juan Torres.
Councilors may revise policy for lot sales
By GEORGIA RINDLER and WILLIAM KINCAID
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
COLDWATER - Village council members may revise a policy to direct fees assessed on subdivision lot sales to a park improvement account rather than the parkland acquisition fund as is the current practice.
Second half offense
Shawnee defeats Celina in battle of league unbeatens
CELINA - Shawnee's upperclassmen helped the team gain the upper-hand on the Western Buckeye League boys soccer race Tuesday night.
The Indians held a 1-0 lead over Celina at halftime, then put away the Bulldogs with an offensive clinic in the second half for a 4-1 victory at the soccer stadium.
Panthers sweep Redskins
ROCKFORD - After battling Wapakoneta in the first set, Parkway started clicking in set two.
Dominating serving and good hitting helped the Panthers improve to 9-2 on the volleyball season with a 25-23, 25-7, 25-13 win over the Redskins at Panther Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
Cardinals sweep Bulldogs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen improved to 8-1 on the volleyball season with a three-set sweep of Celina in a Breast Cancer Awareness match.
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Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Rezoning key to new urgent care facilty
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City council passed by a 5-2 vote first reading of legislation to change the zoning of a 1-acre property from manufacturing to zcommunity shopping, which would clear the way for Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health to build an urgent care center. [More]
Picking up the pace
Fort Recovery rebounds from tough first set to beat Celina
By Robb Hemmelgarn
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery struggled in the first set of their volleyball match with Celina on Monday. Missed hits and a lack of communication, blended with a feisty Bulldog defense on the other side of the net, set up the Bulldogs for 16-25.
All ended well for the Indians, however, as they rebounded to take the next three sets, 25-18, 25-16, and 25-18. to take the match between Mercer County teams at Fort Site Fiedlhouse. [More]
Obituaries on September 10th, 2024
Elizabeth Meiring
Elizabeth K. "Betty" Meiring, age 80, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 10:13 P.M. at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
LouAnn Hough
LouAnn Hough, age 77, of Celina, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Brenda Springer
Brenda S. Springer, age 72 of Cridersville, formerly of Montezuma, passed away at 2 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024. [More]
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St. Marys city building could be ready in October
ST. MARYS- City councilors on Monday night heard from city safety service director Greg Foxhoven that the city hopes to move into its new municipal building in mid October, about a month later than initially projected.
Through the Lens of History
Powerful Civil War photos were more art than journalism
WAPAKONETA - In the mid to late 1800s, a photograph was truly worth a thousand words, especially when it captured the horrors of the Civil War or how the war changed political leaders.
$12M Marion Local building to start soon
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members learned Monday night that crews are expected to start moving dirt this fall for the new $12.3 million middle school project.
Councilors oppose energy rate increase
ST. HENRY- Village councilors on Monday night took a formal stand against a proposed 30% energy rate hike from Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly known as Dominion Energy.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Football and fishing: a perfect pairing
Good day everyone. I hope you are all doing fantastic.
I get so excited this time of year. Friday night football is happening and college football is in full swing and the fishing is heating up.
Redskins defeat Tigers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Zach Rindler tied the school record for low nine-hole score as St. Henry defeated Versailles 172-184 in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Senior Day for boys golf at the Mercer County Elks.
Riders snap losing streak
ST. MARYS - Perseverance paid off for St. Marys on Monday night
The Roughriders battled Auglaize County foe Minster and picked up to a three-set sweep victory over the Wildcats at Grand Lake Health Systems Court.
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Monday, September 9th, 2024
1 killed in 2-vehicle crash on Saturday
From staff reports
  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A 59-year-old Indiana woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Saturday evening in Hopewell Township.
This was one of two separate fatal accidents that occurred in Mercer County on Saturday.
Mercer County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 7:42 p.m. of a crash at the intersection of State Route 118 and Frahm Pike, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey. [More]
Indiana man dies in semi-SUV accident
By William Kincaid
  BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - A 44-year-old Indiana man was killed Saturday morning after he reportedly ran a stop sign and struck a semitractor-trailer at the intersection of state routes 49 and 707 in Blackcreek Township.
This was one of two separate fatal accidents that occurred in Mercer County on Saturday. [More]
Obituaries on September 9th, 2024
Janet Stachler
Janet K. Stachler, age 100, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, [More]
Margaret Ann Gottschall
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Gottschall, age 78 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence in Celina, after a year-long battle with leukemia. [More]
James Bird
James M. "Jim" Bird, age 68, of Celina, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Celina Manor. [More]
Mark Smith
Mark W. Smith, 65, Warsaw, Indiana, died Sept. 5, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after suffering a debilitating stroke. [More]
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Local teens to raise funds for deaf population
CELINA - A pair of highly motivated and accomplished teens, one the recently crowned Miss Ohio's Teen and the other an author-illustrator with a trio of published books under his belt, have joined forces to support the hearing impaired and deaf community.
Going the distance
Pierce regains the lead in final laps to win second World 100
ROSSBURG - Bobby Pierce showed up at Eldora Speedway for this week's World 100 with a special Rocky-themed paint scheme.
And much like the fictio
Wildcats pick up victory over Bulldogs
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina took the first set of Saturday's matinee volleyball match against Minster, but the Wildcats roared back to ta
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