Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:48AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM 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, Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.

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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Proposed Marion Local upgrades receive mixed results in survey

By Tom Millhouse

MARIA STEIN - Discussions continue about new and upgraded Marion Local Schools facilities as resident support varies among the six proposals.

According to the results of an online community survey, residents most strongly support the construction of a restroom/concession facility (75 percent in favor), a new gym and ag education complex (70 percent) and construction of classroom space to make the entire addition a complete high school (57 percent). [More]

Obituaries on February 2nd, 2016

Florene Bushman

Florene Baber Bushman, 91, Louisville, Ky., and formerly of New Bremen died at [More]

Nicholas Poling

Nicholas Walter Brian "Fred" Poling, 23, of Elgin, went home to be with the Lor [More]

Local pictures on February 2nd, 2016

Subscriber stories on February 2nd, 2016

Congressional hopefuls debate

GOP candidates air their views at St. Henry forum

ST. HENRY - While the fight for the presidency got underway Monday in Iowa, Republican candidates vying for the congressional seat vacated by former House Speaker John Boehner stumped in St. Henry.

St. Marys football probe uncovers no problems

ST. MARYS - An investigation into the conduct of St. Marys Memorial High School head football coach Doug Frye and his staff found no evidence of player mistreatment or threats to their safety.

Fort council to try out tablet

Officials' goal is to move toward paperless meetings

FORT RECOVERY - Village officials are moving toward paperless village council meetings.

Council members on Monday asked village administrator Randy

Local Oilers reach career milestones

Two former MAC athletes recently achieved milestones at the University of Findlay.
Minster graduate Charlie Ernst, head coach for the Findl

Schwieterman signs with Edison

COLDWATER - From her years as a member of the Coldwater volleyball team, Denise Schwieterman knows about being competitive.

Now, the Cavalier senior will get a chance to play for an Edison Community College team that faces tough competition in its league.

Super Bowl should be a fun one to watch

Razz-Eye View

The hype for Super Bowl 50 is almost over.

Come Sunday, all the talk will become meaningless as the two teams square off in Santa Clara, Calif.

I have no dog in the fight when it comes to picking between Denver or Carolina.

Spartans top Bulldogs

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Lima Senior jumped out to a 25-5 lead on Celina in the first quarter and never looked back as the Bulldogs lost 92-51 Monday night at Lima Senior High School.

Maria Stein Grain upgrade, expansion nearly complete

MARIA STEIN - The $3.6 million upgrade and nearly complete expansion at Maria Stein Grain is a dream come true, Roman Schaefer said.

Schaefer, 80, former company president, and nine other investors purchased the feed mill on state Route 119 in 1975. The business was founded in 1898.

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