CELINA - Befitting its status as a lakeside tourism destination, Celina has drawn attention for the ubiquitous golf carts puttering up and down its streets, a bourgeoning custom that some say lends the city a leisurely charm.
The popularity of golf carts has continued to climb in Celina since a multi-use vehicle ordinance took effect in August 2017, with Celina Police Chief Tom Wale recently issuing the 360th permit. [More]
Minster's Wiss honored as Baseball Coach of the Year at Reds game
By Gary R. Rasberry
Mike Wiss has always made sure to give credit to players and assistant coaches for many of the accolades achieved over the years as head baseball coach at Minster.
He did so again in talking about the honor received from the Cincinnati Reds and MSA Design on Sunday when he was named Baseball Coach of the Year in the Greater Cincinnati area before Sunday's series conclusion with the Tampa Rays. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The gospel tent at the Auglaize County Fair was packed Tuesday afternoon with hundreds of excited munchkins getting their faces painted and working on arts and crafts during the fair's annual Kids Day.
CELINA - A former Celina business owner indicted on over 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1.5 million was arrested Tuesday afternoon after reportedly violating the terms of his bond for the third time since February.
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys police officer who resigned this week is being investigated by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office for an alleged LEADS violation, according to his personnel file, which was obtained by The Daily Standard via a public records request.
Darke County Sheriff's deputies executed multiple arrest warrants on Tuesday morning throughout the county following a seven-month undercover investigation into illicit drug trafficking, a news release from Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
CELINA - They saw a giant cow carousel, went boating on Grand Lake and hit up the fire department, city hall, courthouse, local churches, library and many other sites. But all good things must come to an end, and the delegation from Japan is now making a 24-hour journey back home.
Misdemeanor charges were filed against a 37-year-old St. Marys woman this week in Celina Municipal Court for the reported abandonment and illegal dumping of eight dogs in the 6400 block of Erastus Durbin Road, Washington Township, a news release from Mercer County Dog Warden Mark Baker states.
CELINA - Swimmers anxiously awaiting the thrill of rushing down the much buzzed-about new slide at Bryson Memorial Pool will have to wait until next year, according to a deflating announcement from Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel this week.
The St. Marys girls golf team traveled to the Mercer County Elks to open the season on Tuesday, coming away with a 211-213 win over St. Henry on the front nine of the course.
