Wednesday, October 31st, 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 31st, 2007

Lake Campus to build this spring

WSU branch to add facilities, considers adding degrees

By Margie Wuebker

NEW BREMEN - These are exciting times as Wright State University-Lake Campus is looking to add more four-year programs and is getting ready to break ground on a multi-million dollar building project.

WSU President David R. Hopkins brought his annual report to Southwestern Auglaize County on Tuesday, drawing applause from nearly 50 school, community and business leaders in attendance who liked what they heard. [More]

Area well-represented on Saturday at Scioto Downs

By Gary R. Rasberry

It seems like all season it was Minster, New Bremen and St. Henry. No particular order. One ahead of the others at different points throughout the season.

It's appropriate that the three Midwest Athletic Conference teams will move on to the Division III boy's state meet for one more confrontation this year. [More]

Obituaries on October 31st, 2007

David Hein

David A. Hein, 52, 2767 state Route 705, New Weston, died at 3:08 a.m. Oct. 31, [More]

Freda Roettger

Former Celina resident Freda A. Roettger, 93, of White Lake, Mich., died Oct. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, Mich. [More]

Local pictures on October 31st, 2007

Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2007

State orders polling site updates

Mercer County elections officials are scrambling to make required improvements at polling locations throughout the county before Election Day next week.

Group explains opposition

The ethanol industry in Ohio is a powerful entity that is basically writing its own permits through the Ohio EPA, according to Lori Podhorsky, the managing director of the newly formed Protectors of Air and Water Sources (PAWS).

Voters must ask for primary ballot to vote in local congressional election

Area voters who want to cast ballots in the 5th Congressional District special primary election Tuesday will have to request a primary ballot separate from the general election ballot.

Future park board discussed

MENDON - The village might form its own park board to guide planned development of a new park on the former Parkway school property.

Creating a park board likely would help the community focus on a proposed $4 million park development plan, officials said.

Psychologist says kids nowadays need to learn to respect their parents

NEW BREMEN - The number one house rule parents must establish is respect, according to Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and radio host, who also can add appearances with Oprah, Joan Rivers, 700 Club and CBS This Morning to his resume.

Dressed to the hilt

ST. MARYS - Dressing up on Halloween to mask your identity isn't always just a kid thing. Just ask some of the town's older residents.

Those who were there in 1983 say Aunt Lueezy looked amazing in the Halloween parade down Spring Street. In fact, some folks are still talking about it.

Locals looking good at smaller colleges

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Just as on the Division I-A and I-AA level, local players are providing plenty of support for the smaller colleges in Divisions II and III.

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