Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 | 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, August 15th, 2018

OSHA opens probe into man's death

Accident occurred at Crown

By Sydney Albert

NEW BREMEN - The Occupation Safety and Health Administration is investigating a worker's death after an accident at Crown Equipment Corp. on Monday.

The accident is still under investigation, but preliminary information provided by Crown Equipment indicates that employee Travis Temple, 49, Celina, was struck by a lift truck. [More]

Obituaries on August 15th, 2018

Mary Jo Jansen

Mary Jo Jansen, age 77, of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 14, 2018 at Elmcroft of Xenia. [More]

Cletus Lange

Cletus A. Lange, age 84, of St. Henry, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his wife and family. [More]

Harold Shaffer

Harold L. "Short" Shaffer, 73, of Rockford, Ohio, died early Saturday morning, August 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]

Travis Temple

Travis A. Temple, age 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 pm, August 13, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. [More]

Janice Felver

Janice Mae Felver, 79, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died 12:57 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2018, at Saint Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]

Local pictures on August 15th, 2018

Subscriber stories on August 15th, 2018

Gold Star Mom talks of her loss

CELINA - The loss of a loved one, particularly a chid, is difficult for anyone, but Gold Star Mother Nola Fritz says the loss of someone during wartime can carry a different kind of weight.

Director works to change image of JFS

CELINA - Contrary to what some members of older generations believe, Mercer County Jobs and Family Services is not just a welfare department, agency director Angela Nickell said.

Parkway board OKs staff code

Volunteers to undergo checks

ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members signed off on the district's new employee code of excellence during Tuesday's meeting.

"This is the framework that clearly defines expectations for all employees, providing direction, clarity and accountability," superintendent Jeanne Osterfeld said.

Buschur says new Tri Star building is on schedule

COLDWATER - Construction on the Tri Star 2.0 building is on schedule, Tri Star Career Compact Director Tim Buschur told Coldwater school board members on Tuesday.

Health officials prepare for annual rush before start of school year

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department officials are bracing for the rush of students needing vaccinations before the new school year begins.

Planner opens office in St. Henry

ST. HENRY - Minster native Andrew Schmitmeyer wants to help area residents sort out their financial situations and secure their futures.

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Battle of Redskins

Romer shoots 35 as St. Henry beats Wapakoneta

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Henry won its opening dual boys' golf match of the season with a 166-183 win over Wapakoneta at the Mercer County Elks on Tuesday afternoon.

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