Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
26° 26° chance Sun 33° Sun 33° light likely likely 22° 22° chance Mon 30° Mon 30° chance
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2016
Election officials discuss security
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Election officials on Tuesday morning discussed security measures and efforts to counter potential voter fraud at the polls during the November general election.
Last month, board of elections members talked about asking the sheriff to assign deputies to the polls because of the heated, divisive nature of presidential campaigns. [More]
New Bremen students do well on tests
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - District students performed well on the 2015-2016 state tests, elementary principal Diane Kramer said at Tuesday's school board meeting.
Students in grades 3-8 were tested in science, math, English and social studies. In each case, the students scored well above the state average, she said. Especially of note, the math scores for all of the grade levels ranged from 85 percent to 94 percent passage rate. In comparison, the state average ranged from 51 percent to 69 percent. [More]
Obituaries on August 17th, 2016
Cyril Albers
Cyril C. Albers age 76 of Celina formerly of Osgood, Ohio passed away at 2:10 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Center. [More]
Edith Maurer
Edith S. Maurer, 90, formerly of New Knoxville, died 12:15 A.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Ronnie Thomas
Ronnie Lee Thomas, 74 of Arlington passed away on August 15, 2016.
He was bor [More]
Jacob Rodriguez
Jacob "Jack" Rodriguez, 62, Celina, died on August 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medi [More]
Lisa Ragon
Lisa Renee (Piper) Ragon, age 58 of Tipp City, OH, formerly of Celina, OH passe [More]
Joseph Cheadle
Joseph M. Cheadle, 55, Ansonia, died on Aug. 14, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Herbert Sanning
Herbert Sanning, 60, Walland, Tenn., and formerly of the area, died on Aug. 16, [More]
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Local ballot issues
By WILLIAM KINCAID and JARED MAUCH
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Numerous local issues but no state initiatives are slated to appear on the presidential election ballot on Nov. 8 in Mercer and Auglaize counties pending final approval by the secretary of state.
Rodeo a rip-roaring good time
CELINA - For many fairgoers, Tuesday's Mercer County Fair offered their first glimpse into the world of rodeo.
The cowboys and cowgirls of Broken Horn Rodeo out of Ripley brought the traditional Southern and Southwestern custom to Mercer County.
New utility customers may have to pay deposit
Minster
MINSTER - New residential and business utility customers soon may be required to pay a deposit for service.
Village council members on Tuesday hear
Rockford delays action on lot until others sold
ROCKFORD - Village council members will await the results of sheriff's sales of two lots before acting on a third.
The two lots have buildings tha
Workmans Clothing store opens
CELINA - Clothing can be expensive and finding quality work apparel can cost a lot of money and take a lot of time to locate.
A new store in Celina offers an end to the hassle of buying quality work clothing.
Bulldogs fall to T-Birds
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team lost a tough non-conference dual match 199-263 to Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday at Celina Lynx.
Local athletes earn awards, take new jobs
Razz-Eye View
While working on the fall sports previews, sometimes one gets tunnel vision when trying to keep tabs on all things non-high school-related events in the area.
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