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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Mercer Fair drops live auction
Exhibitors, donors will be honored at showcase program
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Instead of the junior fair's annual live auction, this year's Mercer County Fair will feature a showcase honoring participants and a website where donors can make contributions.
Due to a combination of factors, including low auction attendance and success with online contributions, the Mercer County Agricultural Society recently decided to do away with their annual live auction, fairground executive director Cara Muhlenkamp told The Daily Standard. [More]
Minster beats New Bremen to keep MAC lead
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - Minster built a big lead early in the game which helped soften the blow of all the missed opportunities late in the game.
The Wildcats hit into four double plays and stranded 14 base runners but still had enough gas to cruise past New Bremen, 12-6, in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action Tuesday evening on the Cardinal diamond. [More]
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LFA hopes to pump up water flow in key wetland
CELINA - Eager to stimulate flow in stagnant waters that run through a wetland conservation area, the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday morning authorized the purchase of a solar lift station.
Frech granted an early release
CELINA - A 26-year-old Greenville man sentenced to over four years in prison for vehicular homicide related to a fatal collision with a horse-drawn buggy was granted judicial release this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after just over a year in prison.
Court denies prosecution request to revoke Wessel bond
CELINA - The state's request for a bench warrant for a 48-year-old Arkansas man facing menacing, harassment and attorney intimidation charges was denied this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Mendon council hears residents' concerns
MENDON - Several residents aired grievances about unkept residences, junk vehicles and excess trash at the Mendon Village Council's regular meeting Tuesday, all recurring complaints for years.
Celina man sentenced on domestic violence charge
CELINA - A 21-year-old Celina man was sentenced to jail time this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after admitting to punching a teenage girl in the throat and causing her visible injury last month.
Greenville police renew efforts in unsolved double murder
The reward for information in the 1997 double homicide of a Greenville couple was increased to more than $40,000 this week, thanks to a collection of local donors.
Getting things done
St. Henry picks up second win of season over Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - Some nights are about winning, others are about not losing. Tuesday night was the latter for St. Henry in its 5-0 win at Marion Local.
Greber pitches shutout
CELINA - After being solid coming out of the bullpen the first part of the season, Wes Greber made the most out of his first start of the season for Celina.
Celina girls defeat Kenton
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina plated 19 runs over the first three innings and remained unbeaten in Western Buckeye League softball action with a 21-1 win over Kenton in five innings in Hardin County.
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