Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Find Date:
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Carp derby catch sets record
Grand Lake anglers help remove unwanted fish
By Eric Adams
GRAND LAKE - Anglers of all ages journeyed from many parts of the state for the third annual Get the Carp Outta Here event Friday through Sunday on Grand Lake.
A staggering 15,541 pounds of the muck-stirring fish were harvested throughout the weekend, according to Donna Grube, co-chairperson for the contest. The haul was a record; 8,142 pounds were fished out in 2011 and 12,831 pounds were taken in 2012. [More]
Auglaize County pedestrian killed while standing on U.S. 33
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - A 32-year-old Auglaize County man was killed after being struck by an SUV while he was standing on U.S. 33 near St. Marys at 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Joshua J. Wingate of Cridersville was pronounced dead at the scene, west of Townline-Kossuth Road. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2013
Robert Burklo
Robert W. Burklo Sr., 87, Celina, passed away at 7:20 a.m. May 19, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Thomas Penrod
Thomas R. Penrod, 84, Portland, Ind., passed away Friday morning in the Jay County Hospital. [More]
Fay Noble
Fay E. Noble, 91, St. Marys, died May 17, 2013, at Wapakoneta Manor.
She was [More]
Local pictures on May 20th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 20th, 2013
From New Bremen classroom to China
NEW BREMEN - Angie Niemeyer is about to embark on a new chapter in her teaching career - one that will take her halfway around the world.
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St. Marys standoff ends peacefully
Man holding toddler, shotgun, surrenders
ST. MARYS - A 30-year-old man holding a toddler and a shotgun held officers at bay for more than an hour Sunday morning before surrendering peacefully.
Woman in stable condition after crash
A Celina-area woman remains in stable condition at a Lima hospital following a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning along Mud Pike west of Celina.
Daily Standard staff members win AP awards
Two Daily Standard reporters were honored Sunday at the 2012 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper contest in Columbus.
Sports writer Gary Rasberry took second place in the Best Sports Writer category. It was the first time Rasberry was chosen to receive an AP award.
No sectional titles for Bulldogs
Division II Sectional Tennis at UNOH
LIMA - It was a busy day for Celina's boys tennis team on Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs wrapped up play at the Division II boys tennis sectiona
Bowersock and Craig earn wins at Eldora
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway veterans Jerry Bowersock and Barney Craig returned to the hallowed ground of the Big E's victory lane by picking up feature wins in front of a big crowd on Saturday night during Mobil 1 Family Fun Night at the legendary speedway.
Minster sweeps two from Lincolnview
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster's softball team picked up its 20th win of the season after sweeping a doubleheader over Lincolnview on Saturday at Four Seasons Park in a battle of teams still playing in the postseason.
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