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Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Four-way stop coming to SR118 south of Rockford
By Abigail Miller
ROCKFORD - The Ohio Department of Transportation recently shared its plans to convert the intersection of state routes 707 and 118 into a four-way stop with Rockford Mayor Ron Searight, citing an excess of traffic collisions.
The intersection, located just south of town in Dublin Township, will soon be outfitted with four stop signs with flashing perimeters, Searight told village councilors at their regular meeting Tuesday night. [More]
Obituaries on August 5th, 2026
James Lee May
James Lee May, age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
Robert Paul Caywood
Robert Paul Caywood, 55, of Celina, OH died 6:08 p.m. Sunday August 2, 2026 at [More]
Beverly Zizelman
Beverly M. Zizelman, 83, of Enon, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away Sunday, [More]
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Kids Day at the Fair
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair flexed its self-proclaimed title as "The Family Fair" Tuesday afternoon in the gospel tent and throughout the fairgrounds with a laundry list of kid-focused activities and free fair entry.
Prime property in Celina sold
CELINA - The former Bob Evans restaurant on Market Street in Celina, which most recently housed a Schwieterman Pharmacy until it closed in July 2021, has been sold for $800,000 to Bruns Holding Group Inc.
Celina woman sentenced for assault on cop
CELINA-A 54-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to about six months in jail last week for assaulting a Celina police officer last month during a drunk driving arrest.
Seven to compete for Bremenfest Queen
The annual Bremenfest Queen Pageant will take place Sunday at the New Bremen High School James F. Dicke Auditorium at 6 p.m. Doors will open for the pageant at 5:30 p.m.
Battle on the links
St. Henry wins county title, LeFevre takes medalist in playoff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A couple of extra holes were required to decide the medalist at the Mercer County Boys Golf Tournament on Tuesday at the Mercer County Elks.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Ready for the show(s)
Beef showman takes on two fairs in 1 week
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - Bryson Cartwright, 11, and his one-and-a-half-year-old, 1,469-pound market steer Sparkee are pulling double duty this week.
In addition to appearing at the 174th Auglaize County Fair, the duo will head to Columbus on Wednesday to take part in the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show at the Ohio State Fair to raise awareness and funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. [More]
Obituaries on August 4th, 2026
Francis Benson
Francis John "Buddy" Benson age 78 of Celina, Ohio and formerly of Groveport, O [More]
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Fort officials expect 2027 water and sewer fee hike
FORT RECOVERY - Village water and wastewater fees may increase in 2027.
Village administrator Aaron Rengers at Monday night's regular council meeti
Celina plays at Eagle Rock
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina golf team traveled to Eagle Rock Golf Club on Monday for the Defiance Citizens National Bank Invitational.
The Bulldogs placed 13th overall with a 387.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2026
A Sweet Sweep
Grand Lake takes two from Lima to capture GLSCL Championship
By Daily Standard Staff
By JOE SCHATZ and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Championships are defined by moments.
Needing to [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2026
Kevin McMurray
Kevin R. McMurray, 53, of Van Wert, and formerly of Saint Marys, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at his residence. [More]
Nicholas Giesige
Nicholas "Nick" Frederick Giesige was a radiant presence with a contagious laug [More]
Karen Fox
Karen J. Fox, 58, Celina, and formerly of New Bremen, died July 28, 2026, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
James May
James Lee May, age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2026 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
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LIA: Wetlands deemed a success, improve water quality
CELINA - Wetlands have done a remarkable job this year of moving and treating water before it enters Grand Lake but may become less effective should precipitation amounts come in low in the weeks ahead.
Lions, tigers and fun, oh my!
Auglaize County fair kicks off with a roar
WAPAKONETA - When it comes to animals, there's a touch of the exotic at the 174th Auglaize County Fair.
A large audience was thrilled with the anti
Buening wins Challenge finale
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Recently graduated Celina runner Colin Buening took home the victory as the Mercer Health 5K Challenge wrapped up its 2026 season at the Buzzard's Glory 5K in Coldwater.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Auglaize fair is ready to roll
Highlights include rodeo, music and junior fair
By William Kincaid
WAPAKONETA - The 174th Auglaize County Fair is rolling out the theme of "Freedom, Family, Red, White and Fair" to coincide with the America 250 celebration occurring nationwide this summer.
The fair kicks off Sunday and runs through Aug. 8 at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds in Wapakoneta, which will be decked out in red, white and blue via American flags, themed displays, illuminated buildings and special decorations. [More]
Obituaries on August 1st, 2026
James May
James Lee May, age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 29,2026 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
Harvey Chamberlin
Harvey D. "Dan" Chamberlin, 96, St. Marys, died at 9:10 p.m. July 29, 2026, at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyles Community, St. Marys. [More]
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$1.6M renovation to St. Marys' Kroger celebrated
ST. MARYS - The Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger celebrated the grand reopening of the St. Marys Kroger on Friday morning to great fanfare, furnishing a party atmosphere with booming music, store giveaways and free product samples for excited shoppers.
1 hurt in 2-truck accident
CELINA - A 56-year-old Texas man was transported to Mercer County Community Hospital with possible minor injuries following an accident involving two semitrailers at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 119 on Friday morning.
GLSCL Championship Series
Early start lifts Locos past Mariners
Compiled By JOE SCHATZ
jschatz@dailystandard.com
Lima scored multiple runs in the third and fourth innings to beat Grand Lake 5-2 in Game 1 of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Championship Series at Simmons Field in Lima.
Tractors roar at Ambassador Park
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Top competitors in tractor and truck pulling roared down the track during the first night of the National Tractor Pullers Association's Fort Recovery Grand Nationals at Ambassador Park.
St. Marys girls place fifth
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys finished fifth place at the Defiance Elks Girls Golf Invitational on Friday at Auglaize Golf Club.
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