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.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Sports betting opens door to addictions, area experts say
By Daily Standard Staff

By ERIN GARDNER andLESLIE GARTRELLnewsroom@dailystandard.com
Although many people look forward to the rollout of sports betting in Ohio, local and state addiction specialists say it could open the door to a severely underreported illness - gambling addiction. [More]
Obituaries on December 31st, 2022
Marcia J. Smith, age 57, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Celina, OH, passed away pe [More]
Constance Louise (Barhorst) Behnen, age 78, of Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life [More]
Jack L. Frysinger, age 87 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022 at The Lakes of Monclova Senior Living Community in Maumee, Ohio. [More]
Daniel Lee Kohn, 55, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2022.
Dan was born on April 26, 1967 in Celina, Ohio to Donna Spencer, who proceeded him in death. [More]
Local pictures on December 31st, 2022
Subscriber stories on December 31st, 2022
The Ohio Casino Commission issued a strongly-worded statement to sports gaming stakeholders on Dec. 23 for failing to follow industry standards in advertising, including advertising to people under the legal betting age of 21 and lacking responsible gambling messaging.
Law enforcement officers warn scammers are preying on those in the giving spirit, especially seniors.
Approximately $1.7 billion was stolen from 92,371 elderly victims of fraud in 2021, according to the National Council on Aging.
COLDWATER - Village councilors at their regular meeting this week closed out the year by passing the 2023 budget.
Total appropriations are set at $6.42 million for next year, compared to $5.74 million in 2022.
A longtime comic strip is drawing to a close after 50 years. Today is the last edition of "Funky Winkerbean" as cartoonist Tom Batiuk is retiring the strip at the end of the year.
Marion Local holds off St. Henry for AAA Holiday Classic title
COLDWATER - The way Marion Local and St. Henry were playing on Friday, whichever team had momentum going its way at the final buzzer would get the win.
Compiled by Tom Haines
The Fort Recovery boys basketball team won its fifth straight game to improve to 7-1, beating Lincolnview 48-30 on the road Friday.