Leslie Gartrell

Celina, Ohio

Reporter and Photographer at The Daily Standard

She/her | Ball State Alum | 27 | Journalist | Ohio

Featured in: Favicon

dailystandard.com Favicon

usnews.com Favicon

mysanantonio.com Favicon

timesunion.com Favicon

tulsaworld.com Favicon

theeagle.com Favicon

journalgazette.net Favicon

dothaneagle.com Favicon

ballstatedaily.com Favicon

the-messenger.com + 1 more

Articles

New exhibition at Art Source

Sep 12, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell |Thomas Haines

Reception to be held at gallery By Leslie Gartrell NEW BREMEN - A new exhibit at Art Source Ohio will invite viewers to self-reflect with a collection of abstract multimedia paintings and conceptual glass sculptures. "Beneath the Surface" will feature the work of Gregory Price and Jimi Gleason and will kick off with a reception party from 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the gallery, 647 West Monroe Street, where the artists will be available to meet with guests.
No plans for Celina landfill

Sep 8, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell |Thomas Haines

The huge mound will be monitored for 30 years By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - There are no plans for the Celina Sanitary Landfill for the foreseeable future, according to an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency official. During an Ag Education series presentation on Thursday evening, OEPA engineer Edward O'Loughlin said there has been no word on how or if the landfill will be used in the future. The landfill, owned by Republic Services, has been closed since 2021.
Parents disagree on situation at Victorum daycare

Aug 21, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Six families who currently have or have had children enrolled at Victorum Learning Center spoke with The Daily Standard about their thoughts and experiences with the daycare center. The parents agreed that abuse and misconduct is inexcusable and that the center would benefit from additional oversight, accountability and communication. But the agreements largely stop there. Many parents whose children no longer go to the daycare believe the center should be shut down.
City police to crack down on distracted driving

Aug 12, 2023 | dailystandard.com | William Kincaid |Leslie Gartrell

By William Kincaid CELINA - Police officers will begin ticketing drivers spotted using cellphones illegally come Oct. 5, Celina Police Chief Tom Wale told Celina Rotarians this week. Ohio's new distracted driving law, aimed at curbing needless traffic injuries and deaths, took effect April 4. Officers have since been issuing warnings but will start cracking down on violators with potentially costly citations, in less than two months.
Officials confirm abuse at daycare

Aug 11, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - State officials on Thursday confirmed a list of substantiated claims of child abuse at Victorum Learning Center, including children who had been hit in the chest, pulled by the arms and dragged.
Sheriff's office probes daycare for alleged abuse

Aug 5, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell |Thomas Haines |Gary R. Rasberry

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of potential child abuse at the former Kids Kastle child care center, according to deputy incident reports. Located at 6783 Staeger Road, Victorum Learning Center has at least three incident reports in which deputies were contacted about possible child abuse and remain under investigation, according to the reports. The reports were obtained through a public records request by The Daily Standard.
Farmers honored for conservation

Aug 4, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Three farmers were recognized for their conservation and best management practices during the Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting on Thursday evening. Mike Harner and his son Austin were presented with the CRP/CREP Award, and Jason Gallman accepted Cooperator of the Year on behalf of Gallman Farms LLC.
Celina named one of the best hometowns

Jul 29, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Celina has been named one of the best hometowns in the state by Ohio Magazine, according to Stacy Beougher, executive director of the Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. Celina is one of five recipients of the title, according to Beougher. Ohio Magazine's selection process factors in community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and the town's culture or heritage, according to a news release.
Miss Lake Festival crowned

Jul 24, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Caitlin Cramer, 18, Celina, swept the competition and was crowned Miss Lake Festival 2024 during Sunday night's Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant at the Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater in the Bryson Park District. In addition to winning the coveted crown and $3,000 scholarship, Cramer also won the $400 Commitment to Excellence Award scholarship and the $400 Jerry Deitsch Talent Award scholarship.
Wake up and smell the roses

Jul 22, 2023 | dailystandard.com | Leslie Gartrell

Award-winning bouquets take time, skill By Leslie Gartrell CELINA - Creating an award-winning floral design takes more than just arranging flowers into a bouquet - it requires technical skill, an artistic eye, and flawless blooms. The Designing Women's Floral Club led an informative session on how blue-ribbon entries are selected at the Mercer County Fair.