Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Ada, Alger, Waynesfield, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
Watershed woes
Lake supporters say conservation efforts so far not enough; farmers say they're trying and need more time
By Nancy Allen
A lot of fingers have been pointed at farmers and what drains off their land into Grand Lake since a recent announcement of a harmful algae toxin in the lake.
Local farmers say that's unfair.
Ag leaders say they are upset with a push by the nonprofit Lake Improvement Association (LIA) asking Gov. Ted Strickland to declare the lake and its watershed area a "phosphorous free" zone - a move they say would hurt their farm operations and be difficult to police. [More]
H1N1 flu occurs in Mercer
By Janie Southard
Mercer County recorded its first case of H1N1 influenza (formerly called swine flu) late last week. No treatment was administered, and the 14-year-old female is recuperating at home, according to the local health department.
She was one of about 400 youths participating in a missionary work camp in Lexington, N.C., from June 14-20. Many of the participants displayed H1N1 symptoms and sought treatment at nearby healthcare facilities. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2009
Jerry Bollenbacher
Jerry L. Bollenbacher, 69, Rockford, died at 10:02 a.m. June 27, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Louis Fark
Louis G. Fark, 88, 2728 state Route 274, New Bremen, died at 4:25 p.m. June 27, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Lowell Felver
Lowell "Pete" Felver, 90, 522 N. Cherry St., Celina, died at 7:30 p.m. June 26, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary Huber
Mary M. Huber, 97, of Coldwater, died at 11:42 a.m. June 27, 2009, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Daniel Minch
Daniel J. Minch, 52, 7135 state Route 49, Celina, died June 28, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Charles Moeder
Charles Aloysius Moeder, 72, of St. Henry, died at 7:30 p.m. June 27, 2009, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Joan Rammel
Joan F. Rammel, 78, of 314 Augustus St. in St.Marys, died at 10:25 a.m. June 28 [More]
Rita Schmiesing
Rita E. Schmiesing, 87, 1231 Mercer Auglaize County Line Road, Minster, died at 1 a.m. June 28, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. [More]
Local pictures on June 29th, 2009
Subscriber stories on June 29th, 2009
Farmers talk of own conservation efforts
Watershed woes
When The Daily Standard contacted area farmers to ask about conservation practices installed on their land, the farmers were more than willing to sha
St. Marys teen dies in accident
A St. Marys teen was killed early today when he lost control of his car along Tri-Township Road, north of Southland Road, in Auglaize County.
Anthony Mackenzie, 18, 702 W. Spring St., was pronounced dead at the scene of the 5:45 a.m. crash by Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag.
Co-authors writing biography of St. Marys writer
ST. MARYS - Author Jim Tully, a big name in the 1930s and '40s, is back in print with the reissue of "Shanty Irish" and "Circus Parade," two autobiographical novels that describe his years in St. Marys and later as a circus worker.
Site plan approved for Goodwill store
Ground breaking for a new Goodwill store at the corner of Holiday Drive and Havemann Road, east of the Aldi's store in Celina, should begin this September, according to Lance Detrick, Goodwill's vice president of business development and administration.
Grand Lake loses three of four over weekend
The four-game homestand didn't go well for the Grand Lake Mariners over the weekend.
After splitting two against Southern Ohio on Saturday, Grand Lake was swept in a doubleheader on Sunday against Licking County.
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