Flood Watch issued August 13 at 11:45AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM 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, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, 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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
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Saturday, December 30th, 2023
Low crime, safe towns
Cities across the United States struggle to keep up with crime. But is it an issue in Mercer and Auglaize counties?
By Daily Standard Staff
Local law enforcement chiefs say the two-county region is relatively safe compared to urban areas but note it faces the scourge of drug addiction and the accompanying crimes of possession, trafficking and theft.
While murders and robberies are rare, local officers and deputies are often kept busy handling reports of domestic assault, theft, criminal damaging, OVI and drug offenses. [More]
Obituaries on December 30th, 2023
Kenneth Knapke
Kenneth Robert Knapke, 41, of Dunwoody, Georgia died peacefully in his home on Friday December 22, 2023. [More]
Donna Pearson
Donna Imogene "Gene" Pearson, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Fort Reco [More]
G. C. Thompson
G. C. Thompson age 84, of St. Marys passed away 8 a.m. Monday, December 25, 2023 at Odem of Auglaize. [More]
Edna Hoying
Edna B. Hoying, age 95 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 30th, 2023
St. Marys councilors OK city wage ordinances for 2024
ST. MARYS - Village councilors at a brief meeting on Friday approved several wage ordinances for city employees effective in 2024.
Councilors on fi
Hegemier earns 600th victory
SPENCERVILLE - After earning his 600th career win Friday, St. Marys coach Dan Hegemier was asked to summarize what the milestone meant to him.
"I'm old," he said.
Bulldogs pick up pair of wins
CELINA - The first night of The "Smitty Way" Holiday Basketball Showcase in Celina had the host Bulldogs coming up with big performances to gain wins over Heritage High School from Monroeville, Indiana.
St. Henry takes home Battle of 119 title
ST. HENRY - Last evening's conclusion to the inaugural Battle of State Route 119 Basketball Challenge was a fitting conclusion for the St. Henry basketball program on their home floor.
Cavs remain unbeaten
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater pulled away from Ansonia in the third quarter and improved to 6-0 on the season with a 64-38 win over the Tigers on Friday night at the Palace.
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