Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 | 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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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Local tavern operators say smoking ban is costing all

By Shelley Grieshop

Local bar owners and managers say they've lost customers, money and their tempers but aren't ready to give up the fight against the statewide smoking ban.

A group of area businessmen gathered this week to air their woes and gripes, kick around ideas and share secrets of how to avoid smoking-related citations from the health department. The group invited the newspaper to their private meeting. [More]

Local schools ready for MRSA

By Shelley Grieshop

Health departments in the Grand Lake area are educating local schools and reassuring parents about an antibiotic-resistant bacteria diagnosed in several area students in recent weeks.

Mercer County-Celina City Health Department officials, includin [More]

Redskins put regular season behind them

By Gary R. Rasberry

ROCKFORD - It doesn't matter that St. Henry was just 6-15 in the regular season.

This time of year, it's about the record in the tournament.

Going into Tuesday's Division III volleyball district semifinal, it was 2-0, knocking off second-seeded Parkway on Saturday. [More]

Obituaries on October 24th, 2007

Rev. Emmitt Collett

Former Portland, Ind. resident Rev. Emmitt Collett, 80, 512 Lincoln St., Lot 22 [More]

Margaret Smalley

Celina native Margaret Smalley, 84, Fairborn, died Oct. 21, 2007.

She was bor [More]

Local pictures on October 24th, 2007

Subscriber stories on October 24th, 2007

Activist group challenges Celina ethanol facility

A non-profit environmental activism group has filed an appeal challenging the EPA permits recently approved for the Celina ethanol plant.

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Council members don't support pay raises for themselves

Pay raises for Celina City Council members fell flat at Monday's city council meeting while new pay scales were set for the city auditor and law director.

Five people compete for three at-large seats on Celina council

If the five candidates running for Celina City Council are any indication, water will remain a big issue in the city even after an ongoing improvement project is finished.

Fort Recovery man indicted on 16 counts

Weapons, meth charges leveled against Ronald Abels following search

A Fort Recovery-area man has been indicted on 16 charges stemming from an April search of his 8-acre property littered with 150 or more junk vehicles

Absentee voting brisk in Auglaize County, official says

WAPAKONETA - With less than two weeks until the Nov. 6 general election, it's so far/so good at Auglaize County Board of Elections with some ballots already in the mail, according to Executive Director Carolyn Campbell. She has already sent out ballots to more than 400 absentee voters.

Some would pay for recyclables collection

NEW BREMEN - Preliminary results from a recycling survey indicate some local residents would pay to have recyclables collected on a weekly basis.

Portion of newly resurfaced street damaged by water main break

A newly resurfaced street in Celina was damaged when an underground water main burst.

The short stretch of Havemann Road between Wayne Street and G

Physical therapy business opens in Celina

Celina couple operating out of office at Lakewood Village Shopping Center

A new business offering physical, occupational and speech therapy to pediatric and adult patients has opened at 1915 Havemann Road in Celina's Lakewood Village Shopping Center.

Celina marching through WBL

VAN WERT - The tournament trail has been a breeze thus far for the Celina volleyball team.

Celina opened Division II district play with a three-game win, 25-16, 25-21 and 25-15, over Shawnee at Van Wert High School.

Flyers top Cardinals for trip to Coldwater

NEW BREMEN - The Marion Local Flyers had their backs against the wall Tuesday night in their district semifinal volleyball match with New Bremen, but they responded in a big way by taking the final two games en route to a 25-20, 31-33, 25-17, and 25-17 victory.

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