Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 11:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the area will slowly diminish through the overnight hours. These snow showers will continue to cause brief reductions in visibility. In addition, the snow showers could produce a light coating of snow on roadways. This will result in the potential for some slick spots to develop. Motorists should be prepared for changing conditions overnight and exercise extra caution.
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Obituaries on July 3rd, 2025
With deep sorrow and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Deborah Darlene [More]
John J. Hoersten, 90, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Ohio Hea [More]
Ruth H. Tangeman, age 74, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:23 [More]
Stories on July 3rd, 2025
ALLEN COUNTY - One person was killed and several others were injured in a five-vehicle accident on I-75 near Beaverdam in Allen County at about 3 p.m. Tuesday. At least one person was in critical condition.
Woman who served in WWII finally has veteran's grave marker
MENDON - A trailblazing veteran nearly forgotten by history was honored late last month as a part of Mercer County Veterans Commission's first installation of its Veterans Marker Restoration Project.
Here's a list of public and community fireworks shows scheduled for the July 4th weekend in and around The Daily Standard's distribution area.

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Fort Loramie
Liberty Days Festival at the Youth Park
10 p.m.
The Mercer County Historical Society
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence draws ever nearer, we are honored at the Mercer County Historical Society to showcase two very special artifacts related to the event.
ACME Baseball District 4 Tournament
Coldwater wins twice to reach district title game
  ST. HENRY - Coldwater needed a little bit of everything to keep their season going.
After rallying for an 8-7 win over Minster in their first game of the day, the Cavaliers scored in every inning to take a 12-5 win over Marion Local in the Losers' Bracket final at the Wally Post Atheltic Complex. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A night after both teams combined for 25 runs with 10 runs coming in the final two innings, Grand Lake and Hamilton looked to have a more conventional game in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday.
Local pictures on July 3rd, 2025