Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 10 at 1:04PM EDT until August 12 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, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, 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 Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

Celina officials expect at least $2M carryover

By William Kincaid

CELINA - The city is poised to start next year with a general fund carryover of at least $2 million, council members learned Monday night.

"We're just looking really good," city auditor Betty Strawn said during the personnel and finance committee session held prior to the regular council meeting. [More]

Minster superintendent plans to apply for school security grant

By Margie Wuebker

MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke told board of education members Monday night that she plans to apply for school security grant money.

Boeke said Minster could receive up to $5,000 for each of the elementary and high school buildings for the purchase and installation of a security entrance system consisting of a security camera, intercom and remote access equipment. The grant also provides up to $2,000 for the purchase of a multi-agency radio communication system (MARCS) per building. [More]

Obituaries on October 29th, 2013

Jack Kuck

Jack D. Kuck, 83, New Knoxville, died at 10:40 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]

Emilene Henkle

Emilene B. Henkle, 89, Rockford, died at 11:55 a.m. Oct. 28, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, where she was a patient. [More]

Terry Keck

Terry G. Keck, 52, South Bend, Ind., died Oct. 25, 2013, following a traffic accident on U.S. 33 in Mercer County. [More]

Opal Pugh

Opal L. Pugh, 79, formerly of St. Marys, died at 9:30 a.m. on Oct.19, 2013, at her residence in Hudson, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. [More]

Margaret Koons

Margaret Koons, 92, St. Marys, died at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 28, 2013, at Otterbein St [More]

Virginia (Ginny) Killingsworth

Virginia (Ginny) Killingsworth, 73, of Celina, passed away Oct. 28, 2013, at h [More]

Local pictures on October 29th, 2013

Subscriber stories on October 29th, 2013

Coldwater council learns park sidewalk will be finished soon

COLDWATER - A new sidewalk dissects Coldwater's Memorial Park, complete with lighting, benches for relaxation and a shelter area that is expected to be completed yet this year.

New Bremen voters to decide again on school construction proposal

Election November 2013

NEW BREMEN - School officials are hoping to pass a combined 7.91-mill bond issue and maintenance levy for the second time.

If approved, the millag

Pilot 'beacon' signal suggested for student safety

St. Henry residents voice opinions on Safe Routes plan

ST. HENRY - Residents on Monday night asked state officials to place a new type of flashing light near the school to help keep students safe.

The r

St. Henry council considers annexing seven acres of land

ST. HENRY - The village will grow by seven acres if an annexation proposal near the St. Henry Catholic Church Cemetery is approved.

Village council

St. Marys leaders continue debate over whether to permit large sign

ST. MARYS - Arguments for and against the construction of a 34-foot-tall sign along U.S. 33 continued Monday as three council members remain firmly against it.

Celina leader fears downtown parking could spur violence

CELINA - Councilman June Scott fears rescinding the city's downtown two-hour parking limit could lead to fisticuffs between disagreeing residents.

Local runners focused on a strong finish to the season

State Cross Country Preview

As has been the case over the last decade, the Grand Lake area will be well-represented at Saturday's state cross country championship meet at National Trail Raceway in Hebron.

Celina, Minster and St. John's in need of help

Computer Points

With just one week remaining in the high school football regular season, most local teams know whether or not a postseason invitation is on the way, while two teams will be nervously watching the scoreboard on Friday night.

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