Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 | 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, March 5th, 2024

Burn Ban

State law bans open burning in unincorporated areas

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - As spring quickly approaches, so does the increased chance of an outdoor fire.

Ohio's burn ban took effect last Friday and runs through May, in an effort to prevent outdoor fires, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources news release. [More]

Obituaries on March 5th, 2024

Ruby Scott

Ruby E. Scott, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]

Joanne Highley

Joanne M. Highley, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 9:14 am at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]

Kenneth Rindler

Kenneth R. Rindler, age 81, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:20 p.m. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]

Rosemary Bensman

Rosemary A. Bensman, age 93, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]

Local pictures on March 5th, 2024

Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2024

City to begin Phase 2 of smoke testing sewer system

CELINA - In the coming weeks, a Toledo engineering firm, assisted by city workers, will launch the second phase of smoke testing to locate areas where non-sanitary water is infiltrating the city's sewer system.

Fort seeks input from residents on taxes

FORT RECOVERY - Mayor Dave Kaup will host a public town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss increased real estate taxes in the wake of last year's reappraisal, village councilors were reminded at Monday night's regular meeting.

Flyers go back to regionals

Marion to face Mississinawa Valley, Versailles plays Alter

The venue is familiar, and so are most of the participants. But a new champion will be crowned this weekend at the Student Activity Center at Vandalia Butler High School in the Division IV girls basketball regional.

Alumni Notes

Cubberley once again diving at nationals

After dominating the Ohio Athletic Conference in diving once again, Holden Cubblerley will be diving at the NCAA Division III nationals.

The Ohio

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