Friday, May 2nd, 2008 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 15 at 2:16AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.

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Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Motorists angry, driving less

By Shelley Grieshop

Grand Lake area residents may have reached their breaking point.

As gasoline prices rose this week to an all-time high of near $3.60 per gallon, many motorists appear to be driving less, riding bicycles more and contemplating hybrid vehicle purchases. [More]

Homan doing it all for Bulldogs

By Ryan Hines

Thursday was like a showcase game for Laura Homan as the Celina senior proved once again just how important she is for the Bulldogs' softball team.

Homan was near perfect on the mound in another dominating pitching performance and she also jump-started the game-winning rally in a 1-0 win for Celina over Versailles. [More]

Obituaries on May 2nd, 2008

Grace Fullenkamp

Grace Elizabeth Fullenkamp, daughter of Alan and Stephanie Hartwig Fullenkamp, [More]

Donald Rickard

Memorial services have been set for Donald Rickard at 11 a.m. May 5, 2008, at Mendon First Church of God, the Rev. Dean Bruce officiating. [More]

Local pictures on May 2nd, 2008

Subscriber stories on May 2nd, 2008

New Bremen factory expanding

NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday night approved a variance clearing the way for a factory expansion in the Bunker Hill Industrial Park.

Lake Campus groundbreaking set for June 18

Wright State University-Lake Campus Dean James Sayer said groundbreaking for the $9 million campus expansion and renovation is set for June 18.

"I guarantee you, you will not recognize the Lake Campus once this is complete," Sayer said of the 12- to 15-month long project.

Coldwater school employees honored

COLDWATER - Two Coldwater Elementary employees were recently honored for their dedication and service to the schools and children.

Elementary Guida

Council to celebrate anniversary

NEW BREMEN - Village councilors will be taking an upcoming special meeting outdoors to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the community's founding.

Quick start propels Cavaliers softball

COLDWATER - Getting out to the fast start is never a bad thing.

Coldwater scored three times in the bottom of the first and added another run in the second en route to a 7-3 win over Marion Local in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Lady Cav Diamond.

St. Henry softball still in contention in MAC

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Henry stayed in contention for the Midwest Athletic Conference crown with a 5-2 win at Minster on Thursday.

The Redskins even their overall record at 7-7, but go to 4-1 in league play while the Wildcats drop to 4-7 this spring and 1-4 in the MAC.

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