St. Henry defeats Celina for chance to defend state title
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - It is hard to repeat in any sport, and it takes a lot to go right to even get the chance.
But St. Henry earned that chance Tuesday night, as the Redskins used a seven-run second inning to take down Celina 8-0 and win the ACME district 4 title. It gives the team a chance to defend last year's state crown in Kalida on July 18 at Holy Name Ballpark. [More]
ROCKFORD - Village councilors may look into possibly adopting legislation to regulate the use of electric micro-mobility devices by minors due to safety concerns.
MINSTER - With an eye on adding disc golf to a long list of sports activities at Four Seasons Park, councilors approved a resolution Tuesday night authorizing administrator Don Harrod to submit a Nature Works Grant application with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Mark Platfoot, who currently serves as grade 4-12 principal at New Knoxville Local School, has been named the district's new superintendent. Platfoot will succeed the retiring Kim Waterman.
FORT RECOVERY - Village officials are still contemplating whether to spend $441,000 in state funding on a new splash pad or to apply the money toward overhauling the swimming pool or even building a new swimming pool.
However, timing is of the essence, and a decision will likely have to be made yet this summer, village administrator Aaron Rengers told The Daily Standard after Monday night's regular council meeting. [More]
FORT LORAMIE - Residents, history enthusiasts, community leaders and visitors attended the dedication and unveiling of a new historical marker commemorating the site of Lorimier's Trading Post and Fort Loramie Sunday on the lawn behind the Wilderness Trail Museum in Fort Loramie.
Grand Lake relief pitcher Alex Dues was named the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's Pitcher of the Week for helping the team extend their winning streak to 12 straight during last week's games.
Grand Lake wins 12th straight game in sweeping Clippers
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - If the Grand Lake Mariners are feeling the pressure during the team's current winning streak, they're not showing any on the field.
The Mariners took the lead for good in the bottom of the fourth inning and the bullpen shut down Muskegon for the 4-2 win on Sunday at Montgomery Field to sweep the three-game holiday weekend series over the Clippers in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County ESC has rebranded itself as the Grand Lake Regional ESC to better reflect the area it serves and the impact it has in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to school districts.
St. Henry graduate Scott Knapke had a hearty homecoming in winning the Redskin Classic 5K road race on Sunday on the latest stop on the Mercer Health 5K Challenge.
CELINA - Since 2009, CALL Ministries has found an ideal home inside the last of the former Mersman Furniture structures still standing, according to executive director Homer Burnett.
The nonprofit, faith-based organization has ample room to carry out its numerous ministries, including its signature food pantry. CALL Ministries takes up about half of the space inside the 19,000-square-foot building at 420 North Brandon Ave., Burnett said. [More]
Grand Lake scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to break a 6-all tie and cruised to its ninth straight win in completing a three-game sweep over Xenia 12-6 on Thursday night at Grady's Field at the Athletes in Action Complex in Xenia.
