Thursday, September 28th, 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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Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Problem Mercer County inmate gets prison sentence

By Margie Wuebker

A Celina man, who made several suicide attempts and scuffled repeatedly with authorities while incarcerated at the Mercer County Jail, is headed to prison.

Adam M. Hanna, 24, formerly of 8716 Hellwarth Road, showed no emotion as Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Ingraham imposed a 14-month prison sentence Wednesday afternoon. [More]

Get on the ball and be healthy

By Margie Wuebker

MINSTER - Jim Steffen, who calls himself America's fun fitness coach, believes the time has come for everyone - young and old alike - to adopt healthy eating patterns along with a regular exercise program.

Steffen, an author, speaker and personal trainer from Findlay, entertained families attending a Wednesday night program at Minster Middle School. [More]

Tigers, Flyers battle in must-win game

By Gary R. Rasberry

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

With the second half of the football season underway, thoughts turn to league titles and playoff hopes.

Two teams in need of a big win on Friday to keep postseason aspirations clearly in sight will play at Booster Stadium in Maria Stein as Versailles and Marion Local renew their 60-year-old rivalry. [More]

Pair of struggling teams square off

By Ryan Hines

After a punishing two weeks against a pair of Western Buckeye League title contenders, the Celina football team may have a chance to catch its breath this week.

Celina (1-4, 1-3 WBL), which was outscored 90-14 the past two weeks against Shawnee and Kenton, hits the road on Friday night to visit a struggling Elida (0-5, 0-4 WBL) team that's winless on the season and has struggled to be competitive in any of the losses. [More]

Obituaries on September 28th, 2006

Carol Hall

Carol Hall, 70, of Coldwater, died the evening of Sept. 27, 2006, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. [More]

Victor Huwer

Victor Huwer, of North Star, died the evening of Sept. 27, 2006, at his residen [More]

Damon Klenke

Damon Klenke, 13, 687 Mercer-Darke County Line Road, Fort Recovery, died the ev [More]

Nancy Storer

Nancy L. Storer, 57, 118 Guy St., St. Marys, died at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 27, 2006, [More]

James Ward

James R. Ward, 53, 22 Bear Drive, New Bremen, died at 9:20 p.m. Sept. 26, 2006, his residence, due to natural causes. [More]

Local pictures on September 28th, 2006

Subscriber stories on September 28th, 2006

Hospital plans are reduced

COLDWATER - A plan to build a hospital in Celina has been temporarily stalled as Mercer Health officials contemplate future needs of the health organization and the community it serves.

Man found shot

A Rockford-area man was found dead at his home Wednesday evening, the victim of an apparent suicide.

Relatives reportedly found the body of Dennis L. Little, 49, 2611 Purdy Road, on the living room floor shortly before 7 p.m.

New Bremen to gain two new industrial companies

Two industrial firms will be joining the New Bremen business community, according to announcements made when village councilors met Tuesday night. The names of the companies have yet to be announced.

Man charged with assault on police officer

WAPAKONETA - A 29-year-old St. Marys man has been charged with assaulting a police officer who responded to an alleged domestic altercation earlier this month.

St. Marys man charged with having sex with minor

WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old girl at a rural St. Marys home in July.

Benjamin R. Shinn, 29, 200

Rockford residents attend grant meeting

Village could get $300,000 in state CDBG funds

ROCKFORD - About 16 residents attended the first public meeting Wednesday night to learn how they can help Rockford obtain a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant.

Watershed grant application includes many incentives

More details of an application for $900,000 in U.S. EPA grant funds for water quality improvements in the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds have been released.

Obstetrics department is deficiency free for 26 years

COLDWATER - The obstetrics department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater has bragging rights to a 26-year deficiency-free status following a recent inspection by state officials.

Rembrandt's art on display at the Dayton Art Institute

DAYTON - It's a matter of light, shadow and detail refined to a stunning degree. It's readily apparent that Rembrandt is truly a great master.

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Hoyng continues to put up big numbers

With the college football season underway, a number of local athletes have come up big so far on the season.

The most prolific player in the area has been University of Dayton quarterback Kevin Hoyng.

Celina ready for WBL tourney

Compiled by Ryan Hines

The Western Buckeye League tennis tournament is slated to be played today, but weather may not cooperate with those plans as soggy conditions put the tourney in doubt.

Anna vs. St. Henry

7:30 p.m. Friday - Wally Post Ath. Complex

Highlights: The Rockets rebounded from the loss to Coldwater with a convincing win at home against Fort Recovery as Anna rushed for 210 yards in the win.

Parkway vs. Coldwater

7:30 p.m. Friday - Cavalier Stadium

Highlights: Two schools that have benefited from John Reed the most meet up in their annual meeting, which is also a homecoming night for Coldwater.

St. Marys vs. Van Wert

7:30 p.m. Friday - Eggress Stadium

Highlights: The Roughriders snapped a two-game losing streak by avenging a loss to Ottawa-Glandorf with a 28-point win at home.

Now St. Marys faces a Van Wert team that was hit hard by a number of suspensions for violations of team policy that took a number of players out of the mix.

Minster vs. New Bremen

7:30 p.m. Friday -Cardinals Field

Highlights: The annual Battle of state Route 66 has a pair of teams looking to rebound.

The Cardinals need a bigger bounce after losing a third-straight game in a battle with Parkway while the Wildcats lost their annual Route 119 Grudge to Marion Local, scoring just a safety in the loss.

Fort Recovery vs. St. John's

7:30 p.m. Friday - Stadium Park

Highlights: Opposite sides of the blowout spectrum meet at Stadium Park on Friday. While the Indians were rocked 41-0 by Anna, the Blue Jays gave Versailles a once-in-a-generation thumping by 46 points last week.

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