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
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Police chief wants e-bike users to put safety first
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Befitting its status as a lakeside tourism destination, Celina has drawn attention for the ubiquitous golf carts puttering up and down its streets, a bourgeoning custom that some say lends the city a leisurely charm.
The popularity of golf carts has continued to climb in Celina since a multi-use vehicle ordinance took effect in August 2017, with Celina Police Chief Tom Wale recently issuing the 360th permit. [More]
Top honors and a handshake
Minster's Wiss honored as Baseball Coach of the Year at Reds game
By Gary R. Rasberry
Mike Wiss has always made sure to give credit to players and assistant coaches for many of the accolades achieved over the years as head baseball coach at Minster.
He did so again in talking about the honor received from the Cincinnati Reds and MSA Design on Sunday when he was named Baseball Coach of the Year in the Greater Cincinnati area before Sunday's series conclusion with the Tampa Rays. [More]
Obituaries on July 30th, 2025
Kathleen Wehrkamp
Kathleen N. Wehrkamp (née Murray) of Van Wert passed away peacefully on July 2 [More]
Gladys Caldwell
Gladys Caldwell, 85, of Saint Marys, died 5:15 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2025, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Billy Tuttle, Sr.
Billy A. Tuttle, Sr., 63, Celina, died at 4:40 a.m. July 25, 2025, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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Kids Day brings smiles
WAPAKONETA - The gospel tent at the Auglaize County Fair was packed Tuesday afternoon with hundreds of excited munchkins getting their faces painted and working on arts and crafts during the fair's annual Kids Day.
Wendel in jail after 3rd bond violation
CELINA - A former Celina business owner indicted on over 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1.5 million was arrested Tuesday afternoon after reportedly violating the terms of his bond for the third time since February.
Resigning St. Marys officer is under investigation
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys police officer who resigned this week is being investigated by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office for an alleged LEADS violation, according to his personnel file, which was obtained by The Daily Standard via a public records request.
24 arrested in Darke Co. after long investigation
Darke County Sheriff's deputies executed multiple arrest warrants on Tuesday morning throughout the county following a seven-month undercover investigation into illicit drug trafficking, a news release from Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
Delegation from Japan heads home with memories
CELINA - They saw a giant cow carousel, went boating on Grand Lake and hit up the fire department, city hall, courthouse, local churches, library and many other sites. But all good things must come to an end, and the delegation from Japan is now making a 24-hour journey back home.
St. Marys woman faces charges for dumping eight dogs
Misdemeanor charges were filed against a 37-year-old St. Marys woman this week in Celina Municipal Court for the reported abandonment and illegal dumping of eight dogs in the 6400 block of Erastus Durbin Road, Washington Township, a news release from Mercer County Dog Warden Mark Baker states.
Sad face: No pool slide this year
CELINA - Swimmers anxiously awaiting the thrill of rushing down the much buzzed-about new slide at Bryson Memorial Pool will have to wait until next year, according to a deflating announcement from Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel this week.
St. Marys defeats St. Henry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys girls golf team traveled to the Mercer County Elks to open the season on Tuesday, coming away with a 211-213 win over St. Henry on the front nine of the course.
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