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Cardinals defeat Green Wave to advance to championship match By TOM HAINESthaines@dailystandard.comVANDALIA - In its fourth trip to the state semifinals in four years, New Bremen was right at home.The Cardinals led Newark Catholic wire-to-wire in the first set and closed it out with an even more dominant fourth set to earn a fourth consecutive state championship appearance in a 25-18, 25-16, 22-25, 25-13 win."To play in eight state matches is just remarkable," New Bremen coach Diana Kramer said. "It speaks to their ability to get their teammates to buy in and their ability to learn from the people that came before them."With the win, the Cardinals advance to the Division IV state championship tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Student Activities Center at Vandalia-Butler High School, where they will face Tiffin Calvert in a rematch of the 2018 state title match. The Senecas swept Dalton 25-22, 25-22, 25-20.Newark Catholic came out strong in the third set to prevent the sweep, jumping out to a nearly insurmountable 20-11 lead. But the Cardinals woke up and surged back, cutting the deficit to three before running out of time."Newark's a great team, they have great athletes and they're well-coached," Kramer said. "You don't get to this point with it being easy. It was a combination of them making plays and us just looking frazzled at times. However, we were down maybe 10 points in that set, and the clear message to everybody was we expect to win. We will not stop playing."The momentum carried over, and the fourth set was practically a victory lap. A service run from Claire Pape turned a 2-2 tie into a 12-2 lead, and the Green Wave was only able to muster a late run to make the result look closer than it was.New Bremen was in charge all morning, and the Cardinals' experience showed from the opening gun. Newark Catholic committed a series of early mistakes to give New Bremen a 6-1 lead, and while the Green Wave was able to close to within one, the Cardinals never wavered. Short runs from Chloe Bornhorst Ellie Tangemen turned a 7-6 lead into a 15-8 lead, and the Cardinals were able to keep that margin down the stretch.In the second set, Newark Catholic hung tough in the beginning, earning its first lead of the day on the first point and taking a 6-5 lead on a Cardinals hitting error. But once again, the Green Wave started making mistakes and New Bremen found a groove. Bornhorst hit two aces on an eight-point service run, and Newark Catholic was unable to recover."I could really just go sit down and watch," Kramer said. "My coaching staff could be spectators. These girls know what they need to do, and they are coaches out there, each and every one of them."Kaylee Freund and Josie Reinhart each racked up 10 kills, while Bornhorst and Pape notched three aces apiece. Pape added 32 assists. Newark Catholic's Brynn Peddicord led both teams with 12 kills. It was an especially impressive performance for the senior Reinhart, who spiked a shot by the left sideline on match point that the Green Wave couldn't return. Reinhart wore a brace on her right knee, and she said that the pain hit full force after the match."I told coach I was going to play," Reinhart said. "I could've torn everything and I would've found a way to be out there." Photo by Dan Melograna/The Daily Standard New Bremen's Kaylee Freund (7) spikes the ball during Saturday's Division IV state volleyball semifinal match against Newark Catholic in Vandalia. Dennis Brackman Dennis F. Brackman, age 86, of Centerville, formerly of St. Henry, died on November 12, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. [More] Charles Nelson Charles T. Nelson, 88, of Saint Marys, died 10:50 A.M. Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Elmwood of New Bremen. [More] Ned Pryer Ned Duane Pryer, age 74, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence in Celina. [More] Mary Reed Mary Kathryn Dicke Reed, 92, formerly of New Bremen and Lima, died on Oct. 30, 2020, at her residence at The Cottages of Carmel, Carmel, California. [More] Ohio lockdown looming? Business owners react to governor's tougher COVID rules By SYDNEY ALBERT AND LESLIE GARTRELL newsroom@dailystandard.comSome business owners are sweating out the possibility of another shutdown in light of Gov. Mike DeWine's new COVID-19 orders and threat of stricter measures should the trend of escalating cases persist. Mayor: State agents likely coming CELINA - Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel believes state agents will move into the area to see if local business owners are complying with Gov. Mike DeWine's new COVID-19 orders intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus. National Guard armory closing Official: No longer feasible to operate St. Marys facilility ST. MARYS - The Ohio National Guard's St. Marys Readiness Center will close its doors after 100 years, but city officials hope the building can be repurposed and continue to be an iconic part of the city. Cardiac Cards New Bremen holds on to advance to first-ever state title game WAPAKONETA - Lima Central Catholic's Rossi Moore racked up 107 yards against the vaunted New Bremen defense, but in the end, he needed one more inch Bulldogs defeat Spartans in bowling Compiled by Gary R. RasberryCelina opened the high school bowling season with a sweep of Lima Senior on Friday at Plaza Lanes.The Bulldog boy For all the day s news, subscribe to The Daily Standard E-Edition. The E-Edition is included for free with every paper subscription plan. Health officials make plea to public COVID deaths, hospitalizations continue to rise By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Local health department and hospital officials are pleading with the public to get serious about the COVID-19 pandemic as deaths and cases increase.The effort comes as Mercer County Health District officials reported a staggering 183 new cases over Wednesday and Thursday, raising the county's total number of cases to 2,135. [More] Neither rain, snow nor U.S. can close post office By Tom Millhouse CHICKASAW - The U.S. Postal Service's decision to close the village's post office has been rescinded.Residents were advised by letter on Oct. 23 that they would have to pick up their mail in Maria Stein effective Dec. 31. USPS officials planned to end a lease agreement with owners of MVP Sports and More, 49 Franklin St., where the post office is located. [More] Naomi Sollman Naomi R. Sollman, 82, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 10:27 A.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More] Irene Jolly Irene H. Jolly, age 100, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Celina Manor. [More] Robert 'Red' Rump Robert F. "Red" Rump, 82, New Bremen, died at 3:47 a.m. Nov. 12, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More] Some St. Marys facilities closed ST. MARYS - Effective today, some city facilities will be closed to the public or have restricted access until further notice due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the county. New Bremen village administrator hired NEW BREMEN - Council members on Monday hired a familiar face to a new position.Brent Richter who resigned his council position on Oct. 26, was announced as the next village administrator at council's special meeting on Thursday night. $700K housing grant for needy approved CELINA - Mercer County officials have landed $700,000 in state and federal funds to improve and provide housing for residents in need.The Communit Parkway school levy on May election ballot ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members during a board meeting earlier in the week approved a resolution to put a five-year, 8.97-mill renewal operating levy on the May 4 ballot. Chickasaw businesses to get relief CHICKASAW - Three local businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will each receive a $4,500 relief grant.Village council members awa Division IV State Volleyball Semifinal Preview Trusting the process Cardinals focused on Green Wave For some teams, "trust the process" isn't code for losing.With two championships and a runner-up finish in the previous three years, New Bremen's Area soccer players earn All-District accolades Area soccer players earned honors as the Northwest Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association released its awards list on Thursday.In Division II boys, Stories told of courage in service of country By William Kincaid CELINA - Mercer County is home to countless military servicemen and women who showed extraordinary courage on battlefields, among them a Celina man who saved the lives of hundreds of Marines at Iwo Jima.Mercer County Veterans Service Officer Tom Risch this week shared with Celina Rotarians stories about past and present local veterans, who displayed immense bravery while serving their country. [More] Jeanette Borges Jeanette C. Borges age 94 of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio. [More] James Kessen James A. Kessen, age 69, of Carthagena, died on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More] Council to beef up municipal court security CELINA - Celina City Council members this week heeded Celina Municipal Court Judge Kathryn Speelman's call for a second bailiff/probation officer, giving first reading to an ordinance adding the position. Home of the Brave Students honor vets, get multimedia experience MINSTER - High school students have gained valuable real-world experience in multimedia skills while also honoring area veterans in the community. Minster has rash of car break-ins Residents urged to lock up vehicles MINSTER - Residents are being urged to lock their car doors after a string of break-ins early Wednesday morning by someone law enforcement officials believe is an experienced thief. St. Marys district may refund bonds to lower interest rates ST. MARYS - School district officials are considering refunding bonds issued in 2014 and 2015 in advance of their call dates to take advantage of currently low interest rates. Minster players college-bound Wolf signs with Miami; Hoying to play hoops at Findlay MINSTER - Veteran Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss has affectionately referred to guards Ivy Wolf and Janae Hoying as "the rats" for the way they scurry around the court. Alana latest Pohlman to become an Oiler MARIA STEIN - When Alana Pohlman made her decision to continue her education and volleyball career at the University of Findlay, the biggest cheer came from dear old dad. Cardinals face off against T-Birds New Bremen has already made history in 2020, but the Cardinals aren't done yet.After securing its first regional championship last week with an Cavaliers, Bulldogs clash in Sidney For the first time since 2016, Coldwater is in the state final four in Division VI.To reach the championship game next weekend in Obetz, the Cavaliers will have to face a competitive Columbus Grove squad Saturday night at Sidney Memorial Stadium. Computer Points In Review Breaking down the state final fours We have reached the state semifinals and are down to two Midwest Athletic Conference teams (Coldwater and New Bremen) as well as one Western Buckeye League school (Van Wert). Veterans Day tribute Celina teacher displays family's military, war memorabilia By William Kincaid CELINA - In honor of Veterans Day, a Celina Intermediate School teacher has curated an exhibit of military uniforms and items to show students that veterans are not a remote group of men and women but rather people with families who come from this very community. [More] Mark Homan Mark A. Homan age 64 of Maria Stein, Ohio died Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More] Margaret Bernard-Wenning Margaret E. Bernard-Wenning, age 103, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More] Martha Arling Martha M. Arling, age 88, of Minster, OH died on November 8, 2020 of natural causes at the St. Henry Gardens. [More] Gerald Woten Gerald A. "Jerry" Woten, age 69, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 1:45 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence. [More] Joan Wagner Joan E. Wagner, age 94, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More] COVID funds OK'd for county expenses CELINA - Mercer County commissioners will cover more than $1.2 million in payroll and benefit expenses for select sheriff's office personnel with COVID-19 funds even though sheriff Jeff Grey a few weeks ago voiced hesitancy about the idea. Still lots of work to do before vaccine Auglaize health official says local teamwork needed WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Juan Torres on Tuesday urged people to continue working together to stop COVID-19, despite a promising announcement from drug maker Pfizer that its vaccine has reached phase 3 of testing. State eyes dangerous intersection State routes 118, 707 location of several injury accidents DUBLIN TOWNSHIP - A project to improve visibility at the notorious intersection of state routes 118 and 707 is still in the preliminary design phase, but state officials said they will take additional steps to improve safety until the project is completed. 4 area COVID deaths reported WAPAKONETA - Three new deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, raising the county's total to 19.County health department officials in a news release also reported 40 new confirmed cases, raising the total number to 1,428. Chamber to host tree lighting, shopping event CELINA - The Celina Christmas Tree Lighting, a new community event hosted by the Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, will take place 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, the same night as the Midnight Gladness Shopping event. Setting for success Claire Pape getting ready for fourth run at final four Although they were coming off appearances in two straight Division IV state championship matches, the 2019 New Bremen Cardinals were in a bind to start the year. Stay informed with Public Notices in print and online. In the past 30 days there have been 42 public notices. Including:

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