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Monday, July 27th, 2026
Fort Recovery celebrates America's 250th birthday
By Jerry Martin
Fort Recovery on Saturday celebrated America's 250th birthday with a grand party that brought out the entire community. The day included a parade, contests, music, food, an alumni softball game, kids activities, hot air balloon rides and a fireworks show to top it off. A highlight of the day was a dedication ceremony for a new monument honoring the 19 Revolutionary War soldiers who died at the Battle of the Wabash and whose remains are buried beneath the Fort Recovery Monument. [More]
Obituaries on July 27th, 2026
John Stammen
John A. Stammen, age 76, of Coldwater died on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Mercer [More]
Eileen Kraner
Eileen L. Kraner, 86, of Celina, formerly of Chattanooga, died July 21 at Celina Manor. [More]
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Auglaize gets $16K grant for task force
WAPAKONETA- Auglaize County Commissioners last week authorized a federal grant award of over $16,000 for the purchase of surveillance equipment for the Grand Lake Task Force.
On to the playoffs
Mariners tie league wins record in beating Joes in tourney tuneup
CELINA - As the saying goes, "patience is a virtue."
That line played out again Saturday night, as the Grand Lake Mariners used a walk-filled sixth inning to rally past Hamilton 10-5 and tie the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League single season wins record with 33.
Yong wins Lake Fest 5K
Crestview's Derek Young held off Ian Ackenhausen to win the Lake Festival 5K held Saturday as part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge.
Young, an All
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Annie Oakley Festival Parade in Greenville

Gathering at the Garst in Greenville

Mariners vs Hamilton Joes college baseball

America 250th party in Fort Recovery
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Today In History
Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end
Today in History: July 26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law
Today in History: July 25, Tuskegee Syphilis Study exposed
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Liberty on the Lake
From staff reports
Celina Lake Festival kicked off Friday evening with an opening ceremony and the annual amphicar splash into Grand Lake. Festival organizers say about 50 cars belonging to members of the International Amphicar Owners Club are in town for this year's event. [More]
Obituaries on July 25th, 2026
Ruth Evers
Ruth (Dirksen) Evers, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away peacefully at her home [More]
Nicholas Giesige
Nicholas Frederick Giesige, age 34, formerly of Celina and most recently of Cha [More]
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Celina couple charged with extortion and tampering
CELINA - A husband and wife from Celina were arrested this week on extortion, tampering with evidence and drug possession charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Van Wert couple sues sex offender
The victim was their son
VAN WERT - A civil lawsuit was filed this month in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court on behalf of a Van Wert couple against a man convicted of attempting sexual contact with their 7-year-old child last year.
I-75 crash results in injuries, fuel spill
A Friday morning injury accident on Interstate 75 in Miami County left three people injured and led to a fuel spill in a nearby field, a news release from the Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
Wapakoneta seeks first ever executive director
The Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership announced in a news release the creation of its first full-time executive director position Friday, marking a significant milestone in the organization's over 20-year commitment to preserving, promoting and strengthening downtown Wapakoneta.
Mariners downed by Joes
Compiled By JOE SCHATZ
jschatz@dailystandard.com
After Grand Lake set a franchise record with its 32nd win Thursday night, they looked to add an
Meet me at the Market!
Farmers market is the hub for meeting friends, shopping local and having fun
CELINA - On any given Saturday morning in the summer, the Mercer County Fairgrounds is alive with fresh produce, homemade goods, live music and children's laughter, as the Celina Farmers Market brings the community together.
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Friday, July 24th, 2026
Drinks With a Twist
Rustic bourbon bar opens in Fort Recovery
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - For years, Curt and Diana Rammel would take to the highway in search of the next bourbon bar.
"We are empty nesters," Diana Rammel told The Daily Standard, noting she and her husband have four adult children. "My husband and I w [More]
Obituaries on July 24th, 2026
Linda Felver-Seibel
Linda Kay Felver-Seibel, age 67, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Betty Koppin
Betty J. Koppin age 78, of Anna, Ohio died on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home in Anna surrounded by her family. [More]
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No injuries reported after trench collapse in Celina
CELINA - The Celina Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services helped rescue a man who was partially buried Thursday morning when a trench that crews were digging as part of the State Route 703 water line replacement project collapsed.
Man arraigned in fatal Greenville shooting
GREENVILLE - A 33-year-old man accused of shooting a 26-year-old Greenville man to death just after the Fourth of July weekend pleaded not guilty to murder and several other related charges in Darke County Common Pleas Court this week.
Perfect timing
Big innings lift Grand Lake past Hamilton
CELINA - A slow start at the plate didn't have the Grand Lake Mariners rattled. They were just biding their time.
The Mariners broke up a perfect
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Catfish starting to bite
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing fantastic.
It's been a hot few weeks and it's super cool to see everyone out enjoying the outdoors, whether it's parks, boating, camping or whatever your choice activities are, I'm excited to see it.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
New Bremen BOE hears report on tech cost spike
By Erin Gardner
  NEW BREMEN - The district's technology director briefed New Bremen school board members on Tuesday night on rising equipment and hardware costs.
Brian Puthoff told members server hosts and Chromebook costs are skyrocketing and have no indication of leveling off. As such, he advised the board to review the district's technology spending. [More]
Obituaries on July 23rd, 2026
Marie Schroyer
Marie Schroyer, 89, of Celina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Hearth & Home at Van Wert. [More]
Earl Parr
Earl Gene Parr, 88, Rockford, died at 4:04 p.m. Monday at Rockford Healthcare Center in Rockford. [More]
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Man, 20, pleads guilty to felonies
A 20-year-old Celina man pleaded guilty this week to abduction and firearm charges in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Tristan Thompson entered
Third violation gets man jail time
CELINA - A 46-year-old Fort Jennings man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after violating a protection order for the third time.
Mercer Health to seek Critical Access status
COLDWATER - The Mercer Health hospital board of governors on Wednesday night voted to apply to become a Critical Access Hospital, a federal designation given to eligible rural hospitals.
Court files detail St. Marys murder charge
WAPAKONETA - Additional details were shared recently in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on the alleged murder of a 56-year-old St. Marys man in April.
Career fair set for Friday
Capabilities and the Auglaize County OhioMeansJobs Center will team up to host a career fair event on Friday.
The career fair is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capabilities office at 809 McKinley Road in St. Marys.
Horse & Buggy Tales
How Ohio's first counties were formed
There has been some differences of opinion and evidently misinformation among our citizenry, concerning the creation of the first counties in Ohio. This uncertainty was due apparently to the indefinite west boundary line of the state which was finally established in 1902.
Fort Recovery artist adds mural to Darke Art Trail
ARCANUM - Fort Recovery artist Phil Wood has created a vibrant new mural for the children's area at the Arcanum Public Library. The library will celebrate the unveiling of the mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. July 29.
Tuning up for tournament
Grand Lake wraps regular season, preps for postseason
If Saturday's Lake Festival Grand Parade in Celina does not have your full attention, Montgomery Field could have a big show on the baseball diamond, as Grand Lake hosts Hamilton to close out the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League regular season.
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Public Notices
Stay informed with Public Notices in print and online. In the past 30 days there have been 35 public notices. Including:
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• 5 Notice
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• 3 Meeting
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• 2 Sheriff Sale
• 2 Planning Commission
• 1 Public Sale
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• 1 Legislation