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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
MHS to phase out Latin classes
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Memorial High School plans to gradually phase out Latin courses due to the difficulty in finding certified instructors and the fact that colleges are reportedly relaxing foreign language requirements.
Superintendent Bill Ruane made the announcement at last week's school board meeting, while touching on a number of open positions at St. Marys City Schools, including a high school ELA/ career exploration teaching opening. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2026
Kohneita Lear
Kohneita Revelle Lear, 95, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on January 14, 2026 at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Janet Swartz
Janet Louise Swartz, 93, of St. Marys, Ohio, departed this life at 5:06 p.m. Thursday January 15, 2026 at the Dublin Retirement Village. [More]
Jayne Van Dyke
Jayne E. Van Dyke, age 79, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital with her family at her bedside. [More]
Richard Rammel
Richard "Ralf" Rammel, age 64, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Celina. [More]
Jean Longstreth
Jean Ann Longstreth, age 81, of rural Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026. [More]
Phoebe Houseworth
Phoebe M. Houseworth, 95, of St. Marys, OH died 3:30 a.m. Monday January 19, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, OH. [More]
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St. Marys officials weigh substantial trash fee hike
ST. MARYS - The fact that City of St. Marys' trash customers will see some kind of substantial rate increase this year remains inevitable, though city councilors have yet to decide just how high they'll go.
Redskins, Flyers win at Tiger Classic
VERSAILLES - It was a 2-0 day for the Midwest Athletic Conference on Monday at the Prosperity Promotions Versailles Tiger Classic girls basketball showcase.
Bowlers compete at King's Classic
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
While weather and road conditions prompted some cancelations, Fort Recovery and New Bremen traveled to TP Lanes in Bellefontaine for the King's Classic Tournament.
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Today in History: January 20, American hostages released from Iran after 444 days
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Cavaliers pull away from Riders
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Coldwater boys basketball coach Will Hoskins had a concern how his team would play Saturday afternoon after a big conference win on Friday.
The Cavaliers shrugged off a sluggish start and built a double digit lead in the second half to pick up their third straight victory in a 51-38 decision over St. Marys at Grand Lake Health System Court. [More]
Obituaries on January 19th, 2026
Kohneita Lear
Kohneita Revelle Lear, 95, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on January 14, 2026 at Van [More]
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139-year-old Bible finds its way back
CELINA-An ordinary cleanup at an area church led to an exciting discovery: the 139-year-old church's original Bible.
Alex Pompilla, pastor of Beave
New Knoxville council welcomes 2 members
NEW KNOXVILLE - Introductions, new faces and early moves tied to fire services highlighted a New Knoxville Village Council meeting Wednesday night.
Cardinals, Tigers claim MAC bragging rights
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The battle for bragging rights for swimming in the Midwest Athletic Conference came down to the wire are the seven s
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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
State, local events hail Ohio's role in U.S. history during America 250 celebration
By Abigail Miller
  
CELINA - From themed trails to hand-painted murals and educational programming, the Grand Lake region is laying the groundwork for local celebrations honoring the U.S. semiquincentennial alongside a coordinated statewide effort.
As part of a n [More]
Jays fly high at Hangar
St. John's beats Marion Local in battle of unbeatens
By Joe Schatz
MARIA STEIN - Going into a big time road game can be hard for some teams, especially if said game is at Marion Local's Hangar. After a 66-36 win over the Flyers, the Delphos St. John's locker room was heard blasting the song "Take Over Your Trap" by rapper 2 Chainz, as the Blue Jays did just that in a dominant effort to stay on top of the Midwest Athletic Conference. [More]
Obituaries on January 17th, 2026
Jim Timmerman
Jim H. Timmerman, age 78, of St. Anthony died on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St [More]
Sandy Green
Sandy Green, 71, of Clarks Hill, South Carolina, (formerly of Celina) died Janu [More]
Sylvia Flynn
Sylvia R. Flynn, age 89, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a [More]
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Fiery crash takes 3 lives
ARCANUM - A St. Marys man and two others died Friday morning in a three-vehicle accident that started two vehicle fires just outside of Arcanum on State Route 49, a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
Rockford man charged with sexual battery
CELINA- A 49-year-old Rockford man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a local teen was arrested on Friday for charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Scott man killed in car accident
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday at 10:31 a.m. on Marsh Road near U.S. Route 224 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County.
Country Concert president dead at 56
FORT LORAMIE - The leader of Fort Loramie's long-running Country Concert festival has died.
According to a note posted on Facebook by his family an
Indians defeat Bulldogs
CELINA - The cold spell expected for the weekend hit Celina a bit early, at least for the Bulldogs boys basketball team.
A 15-0 run in the first q
Cavs hold off Tigers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater dominated the first three quarters to build a lead and snap Versailles' seven-game winning streak with a 57-50 win in Midwest Athletic Conference play at the Palace.
Indians defeat short-handed Wildcats
MINSTER - By halftime Friday night Minster was considering changing its team nickname from Wildcats to Walking Wounded.
Minster lost 6-8 center and leading scorer Cole Albers to an injury in the pregame warm-ups, and that was just the beginning.
Wapak holds off Riders
ST. MARYS - St. Marys' upset bid fell short against Wapakoneta Friday night.
Still, the Roughriders showed that they've come a long way since the beginning of the season.
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Slam dunk for the Cats
By Daily Standard Staff
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office took on the mighty Bobcats and Wildcats of Mercer County Special Olympics in front of a packed Fieldhouse during the 6th annual Mercer County Showdown Thursday evening.
The Wildcats were victorious, and the Bobcats were also able to walk away with a win in overtime. [More]
Panthers defeat Cardinals
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - It wasn't exactly a free throw clinic, but it was good enough.
Parkway was 9-for-16 at the charity stripe in the fourth quarter, and was able to keep New Bremen at arms length in a 46-37 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2026
James Hume
James Robert Hume, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away at on Thursday, January [More]
Linda Stamm
Linda Lucretia Stamm, 78, formerly of St. Marys, died at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 6 at Gr [More]
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Health trends: Weighing pros, cons of home birth
WAPAKONETA - In addition to vaccine hesitancy and a general distrust of medical professionals, home births have become much more common in the area i
King files for reelection to district seat
CELINA - State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, announced in a news release Thursday she has officially filed her petitions to seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives.
St. Henry remains unbeaten
ST. HENRY - It did not take long for St. Henry to set the tone.
The Redskins opened the game with an 11-0 run and never looked back to remain unbeaten with a 49-19 win over New Knoxville in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.
Minster wins over Fort
FORT RECOVERY - Minster started fast, played smart, and ran away with a 56-30 win over Fort Recovery in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball matchup at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Celina takes WBL loss to Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina was unable to hold on to a first quarter lead as Shawnee took control in the second half and pulled away for a 66-48 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.
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