Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, 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 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2016
Election officials discuss security
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Election officials on Tuesday morning discussed security measures and efforts to counter potential voter fraud at the polls during the November general election.
Last month, board of elections members talked about asking the sheriff to assign deputies to the polls because of the heated, divisive nature of presidential campaigns. [More]
New Bremen students do well on tests
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - District students performed well on the 2015-2016 state tests, elementary principal Diane Kramer said at Tuesday's school board meeting.
Students in grades 3-8 were tested in science, math, English and social studies. In each case, the students scored well above the state average, she said. Especially of note, the math scores for all of the grade levels ranged from 85 percent to 94 percent passage rate. In comparison, the state average ranged from 51 percent to 69 percent. [More]
Obituaries on August 17th, 2016
Cyril Albers
Cyril C. Albers age 76 of Celina formerly of Osgood, Ohio passed away at 2:10 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Center. [More]
Edith Maurer
Edith S. Maurer, 90, formerly of New Knoxville, died 12:15 A.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Ronnie Thomas
Ronnie Lee Thomas, 74 of Arlington passed away on August 15, 2016.
He was bor [More]
Jacob Rodriguez
Jacob "Jack" Rodriguez, 62, Celina, died on August 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medi [More]
Lisa Ragon
Lisa Renee (Piper) Ragon, age 58 of Tipp City, OH, formerly of Celina, OH passe [More]
Joseph Cheadle
Joseph M. Cheadle, 55, Ansonia, died on Aug. 14, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Herbert Sanning
Herbert Sanning, 60, Walland, Tenn., and formerly of the area, died on Aug. 16, [More]
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Local ballot issues
By WILLIAM KINCAID and JARED MAUCH
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Numerous local issues but no state initiatives are slated to appear on the presidential election ballot on Nov. 8 in Mercer and Auglaize counties pending final approval by the secretary of state.
Rodeo a rip-roaring good time
CELINA - For many fairgoers, Tuesday's Mercer County Fair offered their first glimpse into the world of rodeo.
The cowboys and cowgirls of Broken Horn Rodeo out of Ripley brought the traditional Southern and Southwestern custom to Mercer County.
New utility customers may have to pay deposit
Minster
MINSTER - New residential and business utility customers soon may be required to pay a deposit for service.
Village council members on Tuesday hear
Rockford delays action on lot until others sold
ROCKFORD - Village council members will await the results of sheriff's sales of two lots before acting on a third.
The two lots have buildings tha
Workmans Clothing store opens
CELINA - Clothing can be expensive and finding quality work apparel can cost a lot of money and take a lot of time to locate.
A new store in Celina offers an end to the hassle of buying quality work clothing.
Bulldogs fall to T-Birds
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team lost a tough non-conference dual match 199-263 to Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday at Celina Lynx.
Local athletes earn awards, take new jobs
Razz-Eye View
While working on the fall sports previews, sometimes one gets tunnel vision when trying to keep tabs on all things non-high school-related events in the area.
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