Friday, February 10th, 2023 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:48PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.

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Friday, February 10th, 2023

Auglaize to divide $1.2M

From staff reports

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners on Thursday announced $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds will flow to numerous organizations.

Commissioners rebranded ARPA as Auglaize Development Funds. The county government received two installments of ARPA funds totaling $8.86 million. [More]

Panthers win share of MAC

Parkway beats St. Henry to win first-ever girls title

By Tom Haines

ST. HENRY - After a narrow loss to Marion Local two weeks ago, Parkway girls basketball coach Dan Williamson had given up on winning the Midwest Athletic Conference.

"I thought we were playing for second place when we lost," he said.

But thanks to Coldwater's upset of the Flyers last week, the Panthers had a chance Thursday to claim a share of the first conference title in program history, and this time they made good. [More]

Obituaries on February 10th, 2023

Raymond Feltz

Raymond F. Feltz, 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. [More]

Violet Braun

Violet F. Braun, 89, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

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Janie Orick

Janie L. Orick, 76, of St. Marys, OH died 9:50 p.m. Monday February 6, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]

Lois Felver

Lois J. Felver, 80, Celina, died Feb. 8, 2023, at The Enclave of Springboro. [More]

Local pictures on February 10th, 2023

Subscriber stories on February 10th, 2023

Wenning Poultry seeks renewal of operating permit

FORT RECOVERY - The operators of Wenning Poultry Farm are asking the Ohio Department of Agriculture to renew their permit to operate for another five years.

SWCD to hire new H2Ohio staffer

CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors approved hiring a new H2Ohio coordinator/technician during their Thursday morning meeting.

County to disburse $100K to Liberty Township

CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday agreed to issue $100,000 in America Rescue Plan Act funds to Liberty Township to help trustees construct a new storage center for township vehicles.

Councilors enter into agreement with Mercer County

CHICKASAW - Village councilors this week entered into an agreement with the Mercer County government to accept $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Sheriff's office cracking down on traffic violations, more patrol

CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on traffic scofflaws with extra patrols scouring high complaint areas in the county, including a stretch of road heavily traveled by Tri Star students.

Auglaize County Auditor Janet Schuler plans to resign

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Auditor Janet Schuler plans to resign from office ten days before her term expires.

County commissioners this week accepted Schuler's letter of retirement. Schuler indicated she will step down on Feb. 28. She did not state a reason for her decision.

Celina man arrested on possession

CELINA - A 36-year-old Celina man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for possession of methamphetamine, a third degree felony, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release.

Bulldogs fall to Redskins in finale

CELINA - Celina's regular season ended Thursday with a 49-37 loss to Wapakoneta at the Fieldhouse.

Reagan Courter scored 15, Elisabeth Good tallied

Wildcats get win on Senior Night

MINSTER - It took a few minutes for Minster to get warmed up on Thursday night.

But the raucous crowd in Wildcat Gymnasium on Senior Night stoked the flames.

Area Roundup

Riders earn outright WBL bowling title

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Marys earned itself an outright Western Buckeye League boys bowling title by winning the league tournament held Thursday at Astro Lanes in Wapakoneta.

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