Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the overnight hours.

Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:12AM EDT until August 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 911 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Wapakoneta, southwest of Kenton, and throughout Logan County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Russells Point, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Uniopolis, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Jumbo, Walton and New Hampshire.

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Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

Into Africa

Local photographer captures Kenya's breathtaking beauty

By Leslie Gartrell

CELINA - Local photographer Peggy Green is virtually a certified globe-trotter.

After retiring from a 25-year career of teaching fourth grade at Celina Elementary School, Green has taken to traveling near and far to follow her love of photography.

Green got her first camera in 2013, an entry-level Canon kit camera that came with a couple of lenses and a camera body. She'd always enjoyed taking pictures, but once she retired she was able to dive into her passion. [More]

Obituaries on January 28th, 2020

Gloria Blosser

Gloria J. Blosser, 68, of Celina, OH died unexpectedly Thursday January 23, 2020 at her residence. [More]

R. Terry Dick

R. Terry Dick, 78, of New Bremen, OH died 2:45 p.m. Saturday January 25, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. [More]

Local pictures on January 28th, 2020

Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2020

Council hears need for new school buildings

CELINA - Plans to modernize city school buildings are not about beautification or vanity but rather a way to provide adequate infrastructure for students and teachers in the coming years.

St. Marys approves $249,000 splash pad

ST. MARYS - City council members approved a $249,000 contract with Shinn Brothers of Celina for construction of a splash pad near High Street's shelter house with construction to begin this winter or spring.

Shooting suspect files motions

WAPAKONETA - The defense team for a man charged in connection with a deadly 2018 shooting in St. Marys has filed motions to suppress statements made to the police and evidence that a victim identified him in a photo lineup.

Lomakin sworn in as new council member in New Bremen

NEW BREMEN - Jessica Lomakin was sworn in as the newest member of village council on Monday evening.

Mayor Robert Parker administered the oath of

Coldwater council OKs renewing land lease

COLDWATER - Village council members on Monday approved renewal of a five-year lease with Charter-Spectrum.

The contract is for the lease of a village-owned five-acre parcel on Fleetfoot Road that houses the Spectrum cable towers and equipment. Renewal will maintain the $5,000 per year rate.

St. Henry councilors OK 2020 appropriations

ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday approved final 2020 appropriations of $3.828 million with $1.767 in the general fund, which pays for day-to-day expenses.

Loramie routs St. Henry for 17th win

ST. HENRY - There was a point in Monday's game when Fort Loramie girls basketball coach Carla Siegel got a little frustrated with her top-ranked Redskins as they played St. Henry.

Bulldogs end losing streak

Compiled by Colin Foster

The Celina girls basketball team snapped a nine-game losing streak on Monday night.

Taylor Klingshirn scored nine of her game-high 18 points during an 18-3 fourth-quarter run to lead the Bulldogs to a 35-22 victory over the Mustangs of Allen East in Harrod.

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