Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 10:23AM EST until November 26 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
37° 37° light likely Wed 43° Wed 43° slight chance chance 24° 24° chance Thu 32° Thu 32°
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Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 10:23AM EST until November 26 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Celina BOE considers multiple East Campus options
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Celina City Schools board members have until May to decide on a master plan for what is being called the "East Campus," centered around the new grades 7-12 building, according to recommendations made by school building project architect Garmann Miller. [More]
OHSAA approves NIL law
From Associated Press
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements.
Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association voted 447-121 to approve the referendum, which was moved up six months after a lawsuit by a standout wide receiver forced the issue. [More]
Obituaries on November 25th, 2025
Marcile Pontsler
Marcile Pontsler, age 85, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, November 23, 2025. [More]
John Schelby Jr.
John Edward Schelby Jr., 83, died Nov. 19, 2025.
Funeral services are Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys. [More]
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New owner takes over Ft. Barbee building
ST. MARYS - The historic Fort Barbee Apartments are now under new ownership for the first time in nearly 30 years, St. Marys city councilors learned at their regular meeting on Monday night.
Recount confirms Celina school board results
CELINA - A recount conducted Monday confirmed the results of the Celina City Schools Board of Education race, reaffirming incumbents Carl Huber and Mark Huelsman as the two top vote-getters.
St. Henry council meets
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council introduced two ordinances and approved temporary appropriations during its regular meeting Monday night, while also hearing an update on ongoing improvements at North Park.
Street work, lagoon dredging top N.B. budget
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Village Council on Monday night heard first readings to set next year's budget.
Fiscal officer Amy Speelman said during the regular council meeting the total outlay for the budget has not been finalized.
Coldwater passes park rules, hears budget plans
COLDWATER - Coldwater village council members on Monday took action to include all village parks in current legislation.
After third reading, counc
Alumni Notes
Panthers, Rockets punch tickets
Ohio Dominican University and the University of Toledo claimed milestones in the history of their respective volleyball programs over the weekend as conference championships wrapped up around NCAA Division I and II.
Riders defeat Cardinals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys hosted Auglaize County neighbor New Bremen in non-conference bowling action at Varsity Lanes, getting the sweep of the Cardinals.
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Monday, November 24th, 2025
The Nation Behind the Village
Locals describe the Chickasaw history
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- The story of the Chickasaw people began with twin brothers Chiksa' and Chahta, and many, many prayers to their prophets, locals Larry Eink and Nick Thobe told a group of about 30 Mercer County residents on Sunday in a history presentation on the Chickasaw Nation at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on November 24th, 2025
Richard Rose
Richard John "Rick" Rose, age 71 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, Novembe [More]
Local pictures on November 24th, 2025
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Cavaliers fall to Trojans
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater opened the 2025-26 girls basketball season with a 54-46 loss to Botkins on Saturday night at the Palace.
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
2026 health insurance sticker shock hits home
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Area insurance agents are urging their clients to stay patient as they help them navigate the rough terrain that is the 2026 open enrollment period for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.
Unlike previous years, this year's enrollment period is marred by the looming expiration of COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums - set for Jan. 1, 2026. [More]
Running to the final four
St. Henry ends Marion's win streak, advances to state semifinals
By Joe Schatz
WAPAKONETA - On Nov. 6, 2020, the New Bremen Cardinals defeated Marion Local 24-17 in a Division VII Regional Final. Since then, the Flyers never tasted defeat, won the next 76 games in a row, and captured a hefty hardware collection of state and local titles and held the claim of the nation's longest winning streak. [More]
Obituaries on November 22nd, 2025
James Stein
James (Jim) Patrick Stein, age 82, of Celina, went home to be with his Lord and [More]
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Subscriber stories on November 22nd, 2025
Previously convicted man faces drug charge
CELINA - A 39-year-old Coldwater man previously convicted of reckless homicide and drug trafficking for his role in the 2008 deaths of four Marion Local High School graduates pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge Friday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Firefighters extinguish China Wok kitchen blaze
Water main breaks on State Route 703
No one was injured in a kitchen fire that occurred on Friday afternoon at China Wok Buffet in Celina, a news release from Fire Chief Brian Davis states.
Two indicted in Mercer Common Pleas Court
CELINA - Two people were indicted this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on charges related to operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to appear in court.
Cavs win battle over Anna
PIQUA - The first matchup was a battle.
The rematch was likewise.
This time, though, Coldwater scored early and came up with the big defensive pl
Riders open season with win over Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys jumped out to a big first-half lead and never looked back in opening its 2025-26 girls basketball season with a 48-32 win over Fort Recovery on Friday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Area players earn district honors
By Daily Standard Staff
Area football players earned postseason accolades as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Northwest District honors list on Thursday evening.
In Division VII, The Midwest Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year received the district top honors. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2025
Barbara Solomon
Barbara Jean Solomon, a beloved resident of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 91. [More]
Deon Limon
Deon Limon, age 54, of Celina, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2025
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2025
Auglaize officials announce new indictments in 2022 murder
WAPAKONETA - A Wapakoneta mother, her adult daughter and a South African national, all currently serving time in federal prison for their roles in th
A Meal for Everyone
Community Thanksgiving dinner set for another year
CELINA - Hundreds of volunteers will join forces next week to prepare and serve up free Thanksgiving meals in Celina, Coldwater and St. Marys.
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Auglaize vote audit confirms accuracy
Nov. 4 election was '100% accurate'
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Elections' mandatory post-election audit for the Nov. 4 general election confirmed a 100% accuracy rate, verifying that every vote cast in the county was counted correctly and securely, the board of elections announced this week in a news release.
Area Roundup
Flyers open hoops season with victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local opened the 2025-26 girls basketball season with a 50-41 victory over Riverdale at the Kewpee Tip-Off Cl
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• 1 Name Change
• 1 Drawing of Jurors
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