Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 | The Daily Standard

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.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration 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 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

ATVs may get driven

By Janie Southard

ST. MARYS - Council members unanimously passed first reading on a resolution that would prohibit four-wheelers and like vehicles from city streets and alleys.

The next two required readings will take place at the next two council meetings. A similar proposal failed to pass a couple of years ago after ATV drivers protested. [More]

Coldwater Fire Department to get new firehouse

By Betty Lawrence

In a surprise move, Coldwater's fire department will relocate to the village's industrial park rather than undergo a proposed 2,000-square-foot expansion and renovation at the present firehouse on West Main Street.

The larger quarters and easy access can be done for the same cost as the renovation, councilors learned. [More]

Inmate makes break for it

By Margie Wuebker

Screams shattered the otherwise quiet rotunda of the Mercer County Courthouse on Monday afternoon as a shackled prisoner broke loose from authorities and lunged toward the third-floor railing.

Adam M. Hanna, 24, 8716 Hellwarth Road, Celina, created mayhem just outside Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]

Obituaries on July 11th, 2006

Marceil Schlosser

Marceil Frances Roessner Schlosser, 80, 4650 Fairground Road, Celina, died at 9:35 p.m. July 9, 2006, at her home. [More]

Local pictures on July 11th, 2006

Subscriber stories on July 11th, 2006

Still no relief for gas pain in Grand Lake area

Despite a two-week climb to nearly $3 per gallon, the price of gasoline fell a few cents by Monday morning.

But as prices remain high, it's difficu

Council ponders pathway project

Some Celina City Council members were concerned to learn Monday that the proposed first phase of a pathway through Miller Woods at Westview Park won't even make it inside the woods.

Fiscal outlook not as bad as it looks on paper

Although Celina's preliminary 2007 budget shows the city as flat broke by the end of that year, Auditor Pat Smith said the fiscal outlook is not that bleak.

Council remains hopeful on getting grant money

Montezuma officials are optimistic they will receive a large grant to address a number of problems in the community.

Village officials recently learned they will receive $86,000 from the Mercer County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money if they receive a federal distress grant.

Property annexation on hold until 75 % tax money retained

ST. HENRY - Granville Township Trustees are seeking to retain 75 percent - about $337.50 - of tax millage for roads and bridges before authorizing the annexation of five properties into St. Henry, Village Administrator Don Hess told council members Monday night.

Not guilty pleas entered in child endangering case

A Rockford couple pleaded not guilty to endangering children during an appearance last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Daniel R. Blackburn, 26, and Shelley L. Fili, 31, both of 406 W. Market St., were indicted in June by a grand jury in connection with a May 19 traffic accident.

Celina man found guilty of molesting 13-year-old girl

A Celina man has been found guilty of molesting a 13-year-old girl at an area campground last summer.

John R. Draper, 42, 8240 Rice Road, pleaded no contest to attempted unlawful conduct with a minor during a change of plea hearing Monday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Celina man facing numerous sex charges

Donald Mullins could get 211/2 years in prison if convicted

A Celina man faces multiple sex charges, including one count of rape, stemming from activity with a minor last fall.

Donald R. Mullins, 43, 207 Lakeland Blvd., pleaded not guilty during a July 5 arraignment hearing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Council may create ordinance

COLDWATER - Councilors are considering a village ordinance to deal with chronic nuisance properties.

"Basically, what this does is allow action by

Mariners looking solid on stat sheet

Grand Lake players ranking high on GLSCL leaderboard

Compiled by RYAN HINES and GARY R. RASBERRY

The Grand Lake Mariners stand at 13-14-1 on the summer and with only the stretch run remaining in the regular season, the Mariners are looking to catch fire heading into postseason play.

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