Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 8:26AM EDT until September 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
FFWILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1100 AM EDT.
* At 826 AM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, State Route 116 at State Route 197, Chattanooga and Kossuth.
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Today 83° Today 83° likely 67° 67° slight chance chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° 62° 62°
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
By Leslie Gartrell
Nothing says fall - or Thanksgiving - quite like pumpkin pie.
The seasonal treat features warm, aromatic spices paired with seasonal pumpkin and a classic, flaky pie crust.
Pumpkin pie can be as easy or as complicated as each baker would like, said Mary Heinrichs, owner of Calico Cafe in Coldwater, and Donna Andrews, lead baker at Pullman Bay Restaurant in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2021
Carolyn S. Bambauer, 87, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 8:48 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence. [More]
Richard "Dick" E. Geist, age 83, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 11:46 am at his daughters residence in Lima on November 4, 2021. [More]
Philip V. Monnin, 82, of New Bremen, passed away on November 14, 2021 after a three-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2021
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2021
Auglaize cases up; 2 deaths reported
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County health officials are urging residents to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID-19 as the holidays approach.
"A lot of people think COVID is over, but it's still here," said Auglaize County Health Commissioner Oliver Fisher on Tuesday.
ROCKFORD - The village has been awarded $850,000 in grant funding for the construction of a new water tower, though village administrator Aaron Temple said the distribution date for the funds is unknown.
By WILLIAM KINCAID and SALBERT@DAILYSTANDARD.COM
newsroom@dailystandard.com
CELINA - Boards of elections in Mercer and Auglaize counties completed the official canvas of the the Nov. 2 general election, yielding the official election results.
A third New Bremen Cardinal is headed to Tiffin University.
Kaylee Freund, New Bremen's leading hitter, signed a letter of intent to play for the Dragons on Friday after a stellar high school career that included three state championship match appearances and first-team all-Ohio honors.
2021 Division IV Volleyball State Champions
Roster:
#  Player  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
1  Lauren Wingler  L  5-3  So.
3  Carson Henschen  OH/MH  6-1  Sr.
4  Avery Henschen  MH  5-10  Sr.
5  Keianna Wellman  MH  5-7  So.
2021 Division IV Volleyball State Runner-up
Roster:
#  Name  Pos.  Ht.  Gr.
0  Lauren Beyke  DS  5-6  Sr.
1  Chloe Gels  OH  5-10  So.
2  Lauren Robinette  DS  5-5  Sr.
3  Grace Lange  L  5-6  Sr.
4  Avery Schmitz  OH  5-8  So.