Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 3:14PM EDT until June 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of high heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief.

Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 448 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Kalida to near Sidney, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size 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... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, and Quincy.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 86 and 118.
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.

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

New Bremen grocery will close this month

By Christine Henderson

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Howell's IGA grocery store in the Amsterdam Center, New Bremen, is closing after 60 years.

NEW BREMEN - Howell's IGA will close by the end of the month, owner Tom Howell confirmed Tuesday.

He would not comment further.

Wally Wagner Jr., owner of of Wagner's IGA, said he is looking into taking over the Howell's location. No contract has been signed, and it is "too early" to state his plans, Wagner said.

Wagner's IGA is a third-generation family grocery with locations in Minster and Fort Loramie.

Howell's IGA is also in the third generation of the family-owned business. The grocery opened in 1953 and moved in 2005 to the Amsterdam Center, 444 S. Washington St. The 40,000-square-foot store includes a state liquor store, complete line of groceries, deli and bakery.

Archive of January 16th, 2013

Buy this E-Edition

Additional online stories on this date

Carrier delivers aid to customer

Celina girl to the rescue

CELINA - A Daily Standard delivery girl went above and beyond the call of duty to help an 81-year-old woman who had fallen in her home.

Emma Keeling, 12, on Friday was delivering papers along her usual route on Kensington Lane, Celina, when she found Mary Dixon lying on the floor of her home. [More]

Redskins defeat Indians in state-ranked matchup

FORT RECOVERY - Just when it looked like Fort Recovery was going to go into halftime with a lead against Fort Loramie, Darian Rose made sure that the Redskins held a one-point advantage at the intermission. [More]

Subscriber and paid stories on this date

Flu wallops area early

Health expert: Not too late for vaccine

Flu is widespread in Ohio, and one local health official recommends everyone over the age of 6 months be vaccinated as soon as possible.

"It's not too late," Deb Scheer, director of emergency preparedness at the Mercer County Celina City Health Department, said.

Auglaize officials planning for worst

WAPAKONETA - How quickly can 46,000 people be immunized?

Possibly in 48 hours, according to Auglaize County Emergency Response Coordinator Don Jump

School not signing as voting site

Celina

CELINA - School officials so far have not signed a contract with the Mercer County Board of Elections to allow a May primary election polling location at the Franklin building in Montezuma.

Board seeks funds for future equipment

The Mercer County Board of Elections has no long-term financial plan to replace its electronic voting equipment, a concern its officials will take up with Mercer County Commissioners.

New council member sworn in

ROCKFORD - Village council members welcomed new member Peggy Blossom, who was sworn in Tuesday.

Blossom volunteered to fill the seat of Gary Hodge, who resigned last month. Hodge's term ends Dec. 31, 2015.

Local man makes second attempt to forever preserve his property

CHICKASAW - A rural property owner again is seeking approval to permanently preserve his land from future development.

Chris Niekamp of Chickasaw i

Bulldogs erase deficit in second half

Celina wins eighth straight after outscoring Marion Local 37-22 in final two quarters

CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs shook off a miserable second quarter with a potent second half and cruised to a 69-56 nonconference victory over the Marion Local Flyers on Tuesday night at the Fieldhouse.

Panthers fall at home to Bearcats

Local Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

A third-quarter comeback could not make up for a tough second quarter as Parkway suffered a 65-60 loss to Spencerville in girls basketball action on Tuesday night at Panther Gymnasium.

Shop sells consigned merchandise

CELINA - A new consignment store is selling used furniture, household goods and clothing in downtown Celina.

Come Buy Again, 116 W. Fayette St., is