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Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Daily Double
Coldwater wins twice to reach district title game
By Joe Schatz
  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]
Obituaries on July 3rd, 2025
Deborah Beams
With deep sorrow and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Deborah Darlene [More]
John Hoersten
John J. Hoersten, 90, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Ohio Hea [More]
Ruth Tangeman
Ruth H. Tangeman, age 74, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:23 [More]
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Multiple fatalities reported in two area head-on crashes
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.
Honored at Last
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.
Where to watch fireworks in the area
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.
American dinner to remember
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.
Mariners fall in extras
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.
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Photo Albums
Coldwater vs Minster ACME baseball

Coldwater vs Marion Local ACME baseball

Coldwater vs Fort Recovery ACME baseball

Minster vs Parkway ACME baseball
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Today In History
Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
A Bridge to Understanding
Marshallese group hopes to make connections with the broader community
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Despite being neighbors, coworkers and classmates, there is a language barrier between Celina residents who are U.S. citizens and the Marshallese people who live here, creating a cultural divide and disconnect.
Lydia Lanny, executive director of the Ohio Marshallese Community, wants to create a dialogue between the groups, starting by tackling the language barrier. [More]
Obituaries on July 2nd, 2025
James Endicott
James P. "Phil" Endicott, 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on June 30, 202 [More]
Nolan Combs
Nolan Combs, 78, of Saint Marys, died 11:15 P.M. Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence. [More]
Lucas Obringer
Lucas Obringer, a 1994 Parkway graduate, died of cancer on January 12, 2025, in [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 2nd, 2025
DeWine vetoes property tax, school funding changes
Just before midnight on Monday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed his final biennium operating budget into law, which included using Ohioans' unclaimed funds for the construction of a new Cleveland Browns stadium and a tax cut for residents making over six figures.
Stammen Insurance acquires New Bremen firm
CELINA - Stammen Insurance now has a foothold in Auglaize County with the acquisition of New Bremen Insurance, a move some time in the making designed to bolster the firm's line of offerings.
ACME Baseball District 4 Tournament
Getting the big win
St. Henry moves to district final, Coldwater and Minster survive
By JOE SCHATZ and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com
ST. HENRY - After a couple of games on the road, home proved to be just as hospitable on Tuesday night.
Mariners lose high-scoring game
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Cody Miller's one-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning allowed Miguel Correa Jr. to score the winning run as Hamilton outlasted Grand Lake 13-12 in the first game of the teams' three-game GLSCL series at Foundation Field in Hamilton.
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Gutting it out
Marion overcomes early issue to advance, Minster stays alive
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - What first looked like a bad omen for Marion Local turned to be a tremendous win.
Ben Meier came in to pitch after starting pitcher Brennen Hess went down with injury and pitched the rest of the game as the Flyers advanced to the ACME District 4 winner's bracket final with a 7-3 win over Parkway on Monday at Montgomery Field in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2025
Thomas Pruitt
Thomas L. "Tom" Pruitt, age 80, of Celina, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at Tranquility of Rockford, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Steven Powalski
Steven "Smoke" Powalski, beloved father, devoted grandpa, loyal son, and cheris [More]
Alberto Cervantes, Jr.
Alberto M. Cervantes, Jr., 51, Celina, died June 23, 2025, in the emergency department of Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Robin Ganger
Robin Marie Ganger, 72, went to Heaven on June 29, 2025.
Robin was born May 22, 1953 in Coldwater, OH to Albert and Arbeula (King) Weis. [More]
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School board moves funds to prep for new 40% cap
CELINA - School board members on Monday morning voted to shift $2.3 million from the cash balance account to the capital projects fund, preventing th
Bombs Bursting in Error
If you're doing fireworks this weekend, be safe, not sorry
CELINA - The Fourth of July wouldn't be the same without fireworks. The bright and colorful displays serve as a symbol of patriotism, freedom and America's founding.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Early start key to good fishing
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
We are in full swing of summer activities. The lake is buzzing with boats and beach fun. I love
Redskins get bats going against Cavaliers
COLDWATER - St. Henry used a three-run first inning to take charge of the ACME District 4 semifinal in a dominant 13-2 win over Coldwater at Veterans Field.
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Monday, June 30th, 2025
Area kids create worlds at writing camp
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Intergalactic visitors with nefarious intentions. An out-of-control passenger plane heading for a mountain. A golfer now in her college years studying to be a doctor. Children preparing their goats for the county fair.
A strange-looking egg from which hatches a dragon with shiny red scales, sharp claws and a long tail, affectionately dubbed Mr. Twinkle Toes. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2025
Doris Will
Doris Ann Will, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her husband of 70 years and her children. [More]
Thelma Davis
Thelma Margaret Davis, age 96 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
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Where Ohio law stands on lead pipes
Ohio law requires community water systems to identify and map areas of their distribution systems that are known or likely to contain lead service lines, according to the Ohio EPA.
Mariners pick up two wins
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, then began a winning streak in taking both weekend games against Muskegon to take two of the three games in the series at Montgomery Field.
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