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Etiquette for eagle viewing
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Spotting a majestic bald eagle near the shores of Grand Lake can be an exhilarating experience.
Ohio's bald eagle population has increased dramatically in recent years, with an estimated 910 nesting pairs statewide in 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The absence of foliage makes winter a great time to spot eagles improving their large nests along waterways. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2024
Leroy Pohl
Leroy Pohl, age 86 of West Chester, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Cincinnati. [More]
Lori Huffman
Lori R. Huffman, age 54, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residen [More]
Michael Buschur
Michael Buschur, age 74, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
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New Bowling Green judge has St. Marys tie
Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Alyssa Blackburn-Dolan to the Bowling Green Municipal Court.
Blackburn-Dolan, a former lawyer with Noble, Montague & Moul of St. Marys, will assume office Jan. 2 and will be taking the seat held by Judge Mark Reddin, who is retiring on Dec. 31.
Hanging on for the win
Hot start lifts Celina past St. Marys in WBL opener
CELINA - After a chilly start to the season, Celina turned up the heat on its shooting against St. Marys in the Western Buckeye League boys basketball opener.
Redskins get past Cardinals
NEW BREMEN - St. Henry rode a hot start to a 56-49 victory over New Bremen in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener Friday night at the Cardinal gymnasium.
Tigers pick up big win over Panthers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles dominated the first half and never looked back in winning its Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball opener 52-27 over Parkway at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford on Friday night.
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Celina vs St. Marys boys basketball
World News
Police recover a stolen van with 2,500 pies after a chef's appeal, but they are too damaged to eat
Dietitian dishes tips for making holiday meals healthier
He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic
Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former 'pests' are now valued
Today in History: December 15, the Bill of Rights takes effect
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4-H Animal projects
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The Daily Standard 2024-12-14
Saturday, December 14
High-end restaurant to close after New Year's
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The James Watson House will close its doors after New Year's Eve, clearing the way for a new establishment called The 202 Tavern that will be run by a pair of local restauranteurs.
The James Watson House opened around June 2023, reintroducing to the community a historic, nearly 150-year-old downtown mainstay at 202 S. Main St. that at one point had fallen into disrepair and was at risk of being demolished. [More]
Clutch performances
Celina rallies in final matches to beat St. Marys in WBL wrestling
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The wrestling edition of the Battle of Grand Lake was exciting right to the end.
St. Marys led Celina 29-21 with three bouts remaining, but the Bulldogs had pinfall wins in all three matches to come back to get the 39-29 win for their first win in Western Buckeye League action at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 13th, 2024
Barbara Glass
Barbara E. Glass, 78, a long-time resident of Noble Twp. in Auglaize Co., OH passed away peacefully at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday December 11, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
Marilyn Locke
Marilyn "Sue" Locke, age 85 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield. [More]
Paul Boeckman
Paul Wilbert Boeckman, age 80 of Washington Township/Centerville, OH, passed away on 12/11/2024. [More]
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Homemade Charm
Personalize your holiday greetings; make your cards
CELINA - 'Tis the season for a flurry of holiday-related activities: putting up decorations, online shopping and wrapping presents.
If you're looking for a unique way to add a personal touch to the holiday season, try making friends and family homemade holiday cards.
Bulldogs get past Riders
ST. MARYS - Celina limited St. Marys to just 11 first-half points, and then managed to keep the Roughriders at arms length in the second half to post a 46-39 Western Buckeye League victory Thursday night on the Grand Lake Health Systems Court.
Flyers cruise past Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local took the lead for good in the second quarter and never looked back to remain undefeated on the season with a 41-26 win over Fort Recovery on Thursday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse. The Flyers move to 4-0 on the season at 2-0 in the MAC.
Redskins roll to big win over Cardinals
ST. HENRY - After winning a share of the program's first-ever Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball title last season, St. Henry's goal this year is winning a title outright.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Longtime Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey steps down after 44 years in law enforcement
By William Kincaid
CELINA - On the brink of ending a 44-year career in law enforcement, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said these final days in office are bittersweet.
He's certainly looking forward to retirement once his term ends on Jan. 5, excitedly pointing to the traveling he and his wife, Kay, plan to undertake and the time he'll be able to spend with his six grandchildren. [More]
Chilcoat, Rothe honored
By Daily Standard Staff
Celina's Dalton Chilcoat and St. Marys' Camden Rothe earned first team honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its Divisions II and III All-Ohio teams on Wednesday.
Chilcoat, a third-team Division III All-Ohio defensive lineman last season, earned first team honors at the position this season after earning first team All-Western Buckeye League honors on both offense and defense this season. [More]
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Parkway board hires new interim superintendent
ROCKFORD - Parkway Board of Education members on Wednesday approved the hire of a retired educator as the district's interim superintendent as it looks for a permanent superintendent following Jeanne Osterfeld's exit Dec. 31.
Chickasaw makes pot restrictions permanent
CHICKASAW - Councilors voted Wednesday night to make a one-year moratorium on the sale of cannabis products in Chickasaw a permanent ban.
The new o
Fire depts. win grants for advanced wireless
Several local fire departments in Mercer and Darke counties are receiving funds to enhance their wireless communications technology from a state program.
Woman appears in court on election fraud charges
CELINA - Two people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, including one for charges related to election fraud.
Iola T. Taylor,
Cast iron lantern used in oil wells
The Mercer County Historical Society has a cast iron lamp, a heavy artifact that often requires two hands to lift it from the table it rests on. The
The Hoops
Dogs host Riders in WBL opener
The Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League boys basketball seasons get underway this Friday, albeit the MAC is a light schedule.
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Alumni Notes
Winner off to a great start
The indoor track and field season is underway, and Ashland University sophomore Molly Winner is off to a great start.
The Marion Local graduate won
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Spending can get crazy this time of year
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Although the holiday season is well underway, it's never too late to check gift lists and make a plan before shopping.
The National Retail Federation in October forecasted that winter holiday spending was expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. That equates to between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December, compared to $955.6 billion during the same timeframe in 2023. [More]
Obituaries on December 11th, 2024
Ruth Wagner Schieltz
Ruth C. Wagner Schieltz age 98 formerly of Versailles and Currently of Greenville, Ohio died on Sunday morning December 1, 2024. [More]
Anthony Luthman
Anthony "Tony" Ray Luthman, age 72, of Sharp Road, Sidney, passed away peaceful [More]
John Jenkins
John Orville Jenkins, 77 of Troy and Celina, passed away 6:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. [More]
Gail Stump
Gail D. Stump, 90, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
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Former firefighter urges action on fire facility
'We've been reactive instead of proactive'
CELINA - City officials at Monday night's special Celina City Council meeting were encouraged by former Celina firefighter and paramedic Corey Agler to be more proactive instead of reactive in tackling issues and projects.
Revolving Loan Fund comes through for shop
CELINA - A Fort Re-covery manufacturer will soon expand its operations on State Route 119 with the construction of a new production facility.
Merce
Splitting the difference
Celina, St. Marys each win in a WBL bowling matchup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Battle of Grand Lake Week got underway Tuesday night as St. Marys traveled to Plaza Lanes to face Celina in a Western Buckeye League bowling match.
Divisions IV and V All-Ohio Football
Top players honored
Ontario quarterback Bodpegn Miller and Indian Valley running back Grady Kinsey shared Offensive Player of the Year honors in Division IV as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Ohio honors for Divisions IV and V on Tuesday.
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