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
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Nature's wonders shared calendar with cybercrime
From staff reports
  It's possible no one is sorry to see 2024 go. Sadly, our area is not immune to international cyber crime. Natural disasters were in the news again - but so was an amazing natural phenomenon that brought us thousands of tourists. Another person was arrested on Jan. 6 charges. And a beautiful new school replaced a beloved old one. [More]
By Daily Standard Staff
  As has been the case year in and year out in the Grand Lake area, the local sports scene has been prolific and productive.
From the start of 2024 until the waning days of the year, area athletes have shined at the highest levels.
The task of compiling a list of the top 10 local sports stories for the year is a bit more difficult this year. Some years have been a struggle to get 10 stories, with several years not reaching that level. But in 2024, there were some challenges for some spots. [More]
Obituaries on December 26th, 2024
Rose E. Lawrence, 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024. [More]
Marilyn C. Lauth, 87, of Saint Marys, died 1:25 P.M. Monday, December 23, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Dennis "Doc" C. Bergman, age 80, Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Decem [More]
Local pictures on December 26th, 2024
Subscriber stories on December 26th, 2024
Mercer County's unemployment rose in November, making it the third lowest unemployment rate in the state.
Ohio's unemployment rate was unchanged in November at 4.3%, with area counties seeing increases in joblessness in November.
Accused of bilking people of $1M+
CELINA - A former Celina business owner previously charged with nearly 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1 million pleaded not guilty last week to an additional 26 felony counts.
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