Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:59PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 2:45PM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Monday, September 25th, 2006
Pressed into service
By Laura Walker
ST. HENRY - In one squish, the Pruden family's 100-plus-year-old apple press produces 135 gallons of cider.
The old, wooden press is layered with up to 50 bushels of apples at one time. If running non-stop all day, it can make 7,500 gallons of cider. [More]
Riethman shines in taking top honors
Coldwater junior wins tournament; Minster edges Cavaliers for team title
By Gary R. Rasberry
A year after missing out on the Midwest Athletic Conference's top honor for boys golf, Kurt Riethman wanted to make sure that he did all he could to win the honor this year.
The Coldwater junior capped off a spectacular year by winning the MAC boys golf tournament on Saturday at The Fox's Den in Celina, posting the only below-par score of the day with a spectacular 3-under 69 on the par-72 course. The score was eight strokes better than the next-best score of 77, shot by teammate Seth Kahle. [More]
Busy weekend for area cross country athletes
By Daily Standard Staff
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
With league cross country meets coming up in the next several weeks, area teams started posting lower times at several area meets.
A number of area teams headed to the Van Wert Reservoir for the annual Van Wert County Invitational, this year hosted by Crestview. [More]
Obituaries on September 25th, 2006
Cletus Beyke
Cletus J. Beyke, 81, 1515 Irmsher, Celina, died Sept. 24, 2006, at his residence. [More]
Mary Bobenmoyer
Mary E. Bobenmoyer, 87, of Celina, died at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at Celina [More]
Anna Eilerman
Anna Marie Eilerman, 91, of Minster, died at 5:45 a.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Donald Forsthoefel
Donald Forsthoefel, of Ruby Lane, Coldwater, died the evening of Sept. 24, 2006 [More]
Vernon Heidt
Vernon H. Heidt, 86, of New Knoxville, died at 5:07 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at Joi [More]
Donald Hubbard
Donald H. Hubbard, 71, of Lima, died at 8:04 a.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Jean Phillippe
Jean Phillippe, 74, 11421 North Drive, St. Marys, died Sept. 24, 2006, at her residence, following an extended illness. [More]
Local pictures on September 25th, 2006
Subscriber stories on September 25th, 2006
Sewage treatment needs are in dispute
Construction designs are finished for a proposed sewer extension in western Jefferson Township but Mercer County and the Ohio EPA still are wrangling over whether the existing treatment plant must be expanded.
Getting students off on the right foot
A new fund called Parkway Preschool Partners has been established at the Parkway Local School to assist preschoolers who are "falling through the cra
BOE asking for public input
Officials want to hear what local residents prefer for future high school building projects
Fort Recovery Local Schools officials will try to gauge public opinion about possible renovations or a new building for the high school during a community gathering Tuesday night.
Council to apply for additional grant
MONTEZUMA - As expected, village council members authorized the mayor to apply for an additional $500,000 in grant money during a special meeting Saturday morning.
Virginia man dies in fatal traffic accident
Auglaize County recorded its sixth traffic fatality on Friday when a semitrailer and a sport utility vehicle collided head-on along U.S. 33 near St. Johns.
Hines wins pair of Crown features
ROSSBURG - Rain marred the 25th running of the USAC Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway, postponing a portion of Friday night's program until Saturday and repeatedly delayed the program until it finished at 6:38 a.m., Sunday.
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