Saturday, January 31st, 2026 | The Daily Standard

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 10:01AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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Saturday, January 31st, 2026

The wait is over ... for Blizzards, more

DQ set to make return to St. Marys

By Abigail Miller

ST. MARYS - After years of being just a treat shop under its previous ownership, Dairy Queen is coming back to St. Marys in a big way next month, as a full-service Grill & Chill restaurant.

Father and son Bobby and Meet Patel, along with lifelong friend turned business partner Andy Patel, will soon open up the new spot as local, independent franchisees. A fourth business partner, Jay Patel, will oversee the restaurant's day-to-day operations. [More]

Hot shooting lifts Cavs

By Gary R. Rasberry

COLDWATER - The home buckets were kind for Coldwater on Friday night.

The Cavaliers hit eight of their 11 3-pointers in the first half to build a lead against Parkway and snap a two-game losing skid with a 61-48 win over the Panthers in Midwest Athletic Conference play at the Palace. [More]

Local pictures on January 31st, 2026

Subscriber stories on January 31st, 2026

Bill would offer 'mobility' to athletes without a team

CELINA - State Rep. Angie King is championing legislation that could expand athletic offerings for area schools.

Introduced to the House by Republi

Wapak museum highlights Artemis II launch

In anticipation of NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, the Armstrong Air and Space Museum is set to host special events celebrating humanity's return to the moon and the first crewed deep-space mission in more than 50 years, a museum news release states.

Federal spending bill includes $1M for Van Wert YWCA

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, Friday announced he has secured $1 million in federal funding for the YWCA of Van Wert for the construction of a new facility with a Community Care Clinic.

Ohio governor campaigns report 2025 fundraising totals

COLUMBUS - Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton announced Friday her campaign raised more than $5.3 million in 2025. That's more money at this point in the calendar than any Democratic challenger for governor in the state's history, her campaign said in a news release.

Flyers roll past Skins

MARIA STEIN - With five minutes left in the first quarter, St. Henry held a 4-3 lead over Marion Local and it looked as though the Redskins would be competitive throughout the game.

Celina rallies for win

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina outscored Elida 15-9 in the fourth quarter to rally for the 45-41 win in a battle of Western Buckeye League Bulldogs on Friday night at the Elida Fieldhouse.

Wildcats shut down Cardinals

MINSTER - The Route 66 Rivalry featured a packed Wildcat Gymnasium and an electric atmosphere, but New Bremen couldn't find a spark.

After jumping

Indians defeat Rangers in overtime

NEW KNOXVILLE - Fort Recovery coach Bob Leverette described New Knoxville as a blue-collar basketball team following Friday's game.

The Rangers made the Indians work overtime for a victory.

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