Saturday, November 5th, 2011 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 12 at 8:52PM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening through the overnight hours. These storms could lead to additional flooding.

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Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Coldwater's defense shuts down rushing attack of Covington

By Gary R. Rasberry

COVINGTON - After slumping in the latter stages of the regular season, Coldwater players knew it was make-or-break time in the postseason opener.

Coldwater's defense secured an early Covington fumble and the Cavs turned it into a touchdown en route to a convincing 31-7 win over the Buccs in the Division V playoff at Smith Field on Friday. [More]

Obituaries on November 5th, 2011

Edward Ahlers

Edward J. "Bud" Ahlers, 82, Burkettsville, died Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]

Deborah Bruns

Deborah M. Pleiman Bruns, 61, Englewood, died Nov. 3, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. [More]

Alice Gengler

Alice J. Gengler, 85, Coldwater, died at 6:47 p.m. Nov. 3, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]

Richard Huber

Richard J. Huber, 56, Coldwater, died Nov. 2, 2011, at his residence.

He was [More]

Local pictures on November 5th, 2011

Subscriber stories on November 5th, 2011

Veterans' memorial planned in St. Henry

ST. HENRY - A serene memorial to honor local veterans soon will grace the landscape in South Park.

Work has begun on the St. Henry Veterans Garden,

Collective bargaining up to voters

Ohio voters on Tuesday will decide whether to keep state legislation that limits collective bargaining and bans strikes by all public employees.

Celina voters asked whether to repeal tax

CELINA - City voters on Tuesday will decide if Celina keeps the additional half percent income tax approved last year for the police and fire departments.

Marion Township voters will see new levy

Measure needed to make up for state funding cuts, says township official

MARIA STEIN - Marion Township residents will vote Tuesday on a new, five-year, 1-mill levy for operating expenses.

The levy is needed to compensate for state funding cuts, township fiscal officer Bonnie Garrison said.

Two candidates vying for Celina auditor's seat

CELINA - Neighbors Betty Strawn and Emily Stewart are vying for the office of city auditor in Tuesday's election.

Stewart, a Democrat, and Strawn, a Republican, both live on Royal Lane - Stewart at 605 and Strawn at 604.

Tax issues in Mercer, Auglaize counties

Mercer County

Fort Recovery Village renewal levy - operations

The five-year, 2.5-mill levy would generate about $55,000 annually.

A resident with a property valued at $100,000 would continue to pay $87.50 per year.

Sunday liquor sales

Voters in St. Marys precinct 1-A will be voting on two issues to allow liquor sales on Sundays.

• Good Food Hospitality Management LLC, (Beer Barrel Pizza) is asking for Sunday sales, on and off premise, for beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor between 10 a.m. and midnight.

Unopposed races in Mercer, Auglaize county

Following is a list of candidates running unopposed and open seats that will be filled by appointment after the election.

Mercer County

Celina M

Standard View

Voters will see a variety of issues on Tuesday's ballot. No decision is more important for Celina residents than the income tax initiative.

For the second time in a year, residents will decide whether the city deserves 1 percent or 1.5 percent of their income.

Tigers earn a rematch with Cavs

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Nick Campbell threw for three touchdowns and rushed for three more as Versailles made a dominating return to the playoffs in beating Region 20's top-seeded West Liberty-Salem 48-21 on Friday in West Liberty.

Girls' sports have come a long way in last 37 years

Last Curtain Call

By the end of today at Hebron Raceway, there's a good chance that the Coldwater Cavaliers, Minster Wildcats or Versailles Tigers will board their respective buses with one of those teams carrying hardware honoring them as the Division III girls' cross country state champions.

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