Friday, September 2nd, 2016 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:48PM 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, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the region Saturday into Saturday night. Additional heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.

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Friday, September 2nd, 2016

Officials look for skimmers

Crooks place devices at gas pumps to steal credit card info

By Jared Mauch

CELINA - Skimming credit card information from gas pumps is on the rise, and local officials are joining a statewide effort to stop the crime.

Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner, sheriff Jeff Grey and county weight and measures inspector Doug Eshelman spoke at the Eastown Party Mart Shell station Thursday about their efforts. [More]

Obituaries on September 2nd, 2016

Anna Brandt

Anna L Brandt, 93, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died at 4:05 [More]

Mildred Schoen

Mildred A. Schoen, age 94, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]

Local pictures on September 2nd, 2016

Subscriber stories on September 2nd, 2016

Gardening interest takes root

COLDWATER - The village's community gardens are giving residents a chance to grow their own vegetables and enjoy the fruits of their labors.

Villag

3 hurt in local crash

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Three people were transported to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, on Thursday night after a three-vehicle accident on U.S. 127.

Flyers knock off 'Skins

ST. HENRY - Marion Local volleyball coach Erica Schulze has been telling her girls since Day One that big things are on the horizon.

This biggest

Celina bounces back with victory

CELINA - After having lost their last three matches, all against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, the Celina Bulldogs were more in their comfort zone on Thursday night in the Western Buckeye League volleyball opener with Elida at the Intermediate School.

Cavaliers win tough battle with Wildcats

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater battled Minster in the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball opener before coming away with a three-set win at the Palace on Thursday night.

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