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Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Parkway levy, Marion income tax fail

By Daily Standard Staff

Three levies passed and two failed at the polls Tuesday night in the Grand Lake area.

Both the income tax for Celina schools and the property tax for the Fort Recovery area fire department passed, while the levy for Parkway athletic facilities failed. In Marion Local school district, a property tax passed, while an income tax failed. [More]

Middle two quarters propel New Knoxville

By Gary R. Rasberry

DAYTON - What looked at the beginning like a classic battle turned out to be another night of domination by the New Knoxville Rangers.

The unbeaten Rangers advanced to the Division IV University of Dayton Regional finals with a 79-41 drubbing of Houston at the UD Arena. [More]

Obituaries on March 5th, 2008

Dennis Baker

Dennis R. "Bob" Baker, 61, of Chattanooga, died March 4, 2008, at Van Wert Coun [More]

Dolores Ley

Dolores Ley, 77, formerly of Minster, died at 5:30 p.m. March 4, 2008, at Golde [More]

Riley Grace McEldowney-Monnier

Riley Grace McEldowney-Monnier, the daughter of Alexander Monnier and Lindsay M [More]

Local pictures on March 5th, 2008

Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2008

Icy mix of rain and snow creates power outages, hazards

A wintry mix of ice, wind and snow toppled power lines and created hazardous roadways throughout the Grand Lake area.

Rain on Tuesday morning turne

Regula wins Auglaize commissioner nomination

Latta gets 5th Congressional District nod

By BILL KINCAID and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com

In the local Republican primary, Bob Latta won a chance to run for the U.S. 5th Congressional District and Don Regula won a shot to compete for Auglaize County commissioner in November's general election.

Deputy transportation system put into effect

Mercer County Sheriff deputies drove both poll workers and ballots in every voting precinct except Celina to the courthouse on Tuesday in order to provide safe transportation and protect the election count.

Versailles' Raterman first-team all-Ohio

COLUMBUS (AP) - Players who proved their worth during the season - and now during the tournament - are the marquee names on the 2008 Associated Press Division III and IV All-Ohio girls basketball teams announced Tuesday.

Public financing forum set in Celina

Economic development officials in Auglaize and Mercer counties will sponsor a free public financing forum on March 26 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Wright State University-Lake Campus, room 182.

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