Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010
New dog ready to serve county
By Margie Wuebker
The newest deputy at the Mercer County Sheriff's Office saunters down the hall with ears perked and eyes pealed in the event of some miscue or - better yet - a treat.
Zak, a 2-year-old German Shepherd who hails from the Czech Republic, joined the sheriff's office staff Oct. 18. He replaces Bleck, the former K9 unit who died in August from complications of an intestinal disorder. [More]
Lake businesses may sue farmers
Lawyers contacted about pollution damage
By Shelley Grieshop
Several Grand Lake-area business owners are planning a class-action lawsuit against local farmers whom they blame for the polluted lake and their own loss of revenue.
Local businessman Bill Goodwin said he held a meeting at his home on Tuesday to discuss the issue with about 20 area individuals. Three law firms from Georgia, Missouri and Indiana intend to jointly pursue the case, according to documents obtained by The Daily Standard. [More]
Obituaries on December 9th, 2010
Joann Cochran
Joann Ida Cochran, 72, St. Marys, died at 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 2010, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Paul Brown
Paul J. Brown, Celina, died at 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 2010, at the Gardens in Celina. [More]
Linda Ross
Former Celina resident Linda Lou Ross, 71, Ohio City, died Dec. 5, 2010.
She [More]
Bernard Aselage
Bernard "Ben" Albert Aselage, 85, Fort Loramie, died Dec. 7, 2010, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. [More]
Local pictures on December 9th, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 9th, 2010
Zoning group to consider digester
COLDWATER - The five-member Butler Township Zoning Commission met on Wednesday night for the first time in four years to prepare for a zoning request by local developer Steve Klosterman.
County health board ready to finalize deadline for noncompliant landfill
ROCKFORD - Officials who own a landfill in northern Mercer County apparently don't agree with a contract penned by the Mercer County health department.
Health official investigating wind turbine risks
The environmental director of the local health department has begun researching information on possible effects on health from wind turbines.
Miche
Crown earns EPA award for recycling
NEW BREMEN - A local lift truck manufacturer is one of two companies in the state to receive an environmental stewardship award.
Crown Equipment Co
Darke County man injured at salvage yard
MARIA STEIN - A Darke County man received serious injuries Wednesday morning when a vehicle fell on him at Schoenlein Truck & Salvage, 8931 Mercer-Darke County Line Road.
Hamberg left lasting legacy for Roughriders
Last Curtain Call
For the past few weeks, the landscape on the southeast corner of South and Front Streets in St. Marys has been littered with multiple mounds of rubble, as backhoes rummage on a daily basis through the site of the former Memorial High School.
AquaCavs bring home wins from three team event
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater swim and dive team competed at Ottawa on Tuesday in a double dual meet format with Ottawa-Glandorf and Elida.
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