Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening.
Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
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Monday, November 27th, 2006
Bremen man accused of raping disabled woman while with MR/DD
By Shelley Grieshop
A 25-year-old New Bremen man is accused of multiple sex offenses including the rape of a disabled woman while he was employed by the Auglaize County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) agency.
William E. Land, 32 Meadowview Terrace, was indicted recently by an Auglaize County grand jury and charged with two counts each of rape, a first-degree felony, sexual battery, a third-degree felony, and gross sexual imposition, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Versailles defeats Celina in OVISCO tournament finals
By Mark Ruschau
The Versailles Tigers used a big first quarter and great free-throw shooting, especially down the stretch, to hold off the Celina Bulldogs 37-29 Saturday night in the championship game of the 21st annual OVISCO Classic at the Fieldhouse.
Versailles came out quickly and took command of the game as it outscored Celina 14-4 in the opening quarter. [More]
Obituaries on November 27th, 2006
Donald Knous
Donald L. Knous, 84, of Wapakoneta, died at 2:47 a.m. Nov. 26, 2006, in the emergency room of St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. [More]
Rebecca Ann McMahon
Rebecca Ann McMahon, 42, of Elkhart, Ind., died at 8:43 a.m. Nov. 22, 2006, at the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital. Cause of death is pending. [More]
Snowden Sites
Snowden Sites, 85, of Celina, died the evening of Nov. 26, 2006, at Mercer Coun [More]
John Smith
John R. Smith, 59, 1123 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died at 8:54 a.m. Nov. 24, 200 [More]
Clifford Tyler Jr.
Clifford L. "Butch" Tyler Jr., 52, of Rockford, died at 4:24 p.m. Nov. 25, 2006, at Van Wert County Hospital. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on November 27th, 2006
Subscriber stories on November 27th, 2006
Area runner keeps Mom in mind
Auglaize County marathoners dash toward their goals
MINSTER - Marylou Slonkosky looks at the gold medallion suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon and smiles.
Countless hours of work and unwaver
St. Marys man runs for his health
Auglaize County marathoners dash toward their goals
ST. MARYS - Dan Uhlenhake went from smoking three packs a day to running 26-mile marathons.
In the six years since Uhlenhake gave up cigarettes and picked up a pair of running shoes, he acquired another addictive habit - trying to run 50 marathons in 50 states.
Winter guard offers new form of student competition
FORT RECOVERY - Students at Fort Recovery High School may have the option to participate in winter guard, a new competitive performance program.
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Certification of voting results shows no change
By TIMOTHY COX and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Vote totals from the Nov. 7 general election were certified in Mercer and Auglaize counties last week, upholding all election outcomes.
Redskins are Canton bound
St. Henry looking for second state title in three years
LIMA - For a chance to get back to the state football title game, St. Henry had to dig deep and battle back after a late turnover allowed Liberty-Benton to tie the game with 41/2 minutes left in the Division V state semifinal.
With game on the line give it to the workhorse
LIMA - Although it's hard to see in a 6-3, 230-pound frame, Andy Puthoff was admittedly a little nervous after Liberty-Benton tied the game at 21-all with less then five minutes to go in the Division V state semifinal contest at Lima Stadium on Saturday.
Fort Recovery starts season with blowout
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery opened its girls basketball season in style, knocking off St. Marys, 48-22, at McBroom Gymnasium on Saturday night.
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