Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:13PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Treasurer David Wolters plans to retire from office on Jan. 8, 2027.
In a letter on Monday to Mercer County Republican Party Chairman Bob Hibner, Wolters said after much thought and consideration he has decided the time has come to retire, adding that he looks forward to new opportunities and excitement in spending time with family, friends and adventures yet to be determined. [More]
From staff reports
The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has updated the status of the second biker involved in a dirt bike collision June 26 in Darke County. Kasyn Hollinger, 19, of New Madison, died over the weekend from the injuries he sustained in the crash. [More]
Obituaries on July 1st, 2026
Curtis Edward Grube, age 26, of Xenia, Ohio, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026. [More]
Michele Elaine Trisler, 55 years young, left this world too soon on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Veronica E. Post, age 70, of rural Wendelin passed away peacefully June 30, 2026, at her home. [More]
Dorothy Veronica Gaerke, age 98, of Fort Recovery, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home. [More]
Christina Louise (Prine) Williams, known to her family and friends as "Chris", [More]
Travis D. Hole, 54, of Celina, Ohio returned to his Heavenly Father June 29, 2026. [More]
Carol Sue Frisch, 70, Miamisburg, died June 26, 2026, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 1st, 2026
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners agreed to purchase nearly $200,000 in additional storage for county computer servers housed at the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
The Market finds a niche with produce, more
WAPAKONETA - From perfectly ripened peaches and local honey to hearty potatoes and tallow soap, a farm stand and greenhouse just outside of Wapakoneta is stocked to the brim with locally made and grown goods.
The Darke County Board of Commissioners has landed a pair of state grants totaling $280,000 through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.
The fu
MENDON - Mendon village councilors on Tuesday heard that the village solicitor, acting on behalf of the village, will send letters to two homeowners regarding properties not in compliance with several village ordinances.
ACME District 4 Tournament
Coldwater, St. Henry and Celina win tourney openers
By GARY R. RASBERRY and JOE SCHATZ
sports@dailystandard.com
The hot weather brought out the hot bats on the opening day of the ACME District 4 baseball tournament on Tuesday.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake extended their winning streak to seven straight in defeating Xenia 7-4 in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play on Tuesday at Grady Field at the Athletes in Action Complex in Xenia.