Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 4:25PM EDT until August 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 425 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sidney, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Hardin, Huntsville, Port Jefferson, Kettlersville, Swanders, Montra, Mccartyville, Maplewood, Pemberton and Lake Loramie State Park.
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Obituaries on February 19th, 2025
Robert J. Lammers, age 83, of Minster, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, Ohio. [More]
Bonita Louise Buschur, age 74, of North Star passed away at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. [More]
Virginia K. Remaklus, age 80 of Coldwater, Ohio, died peacefully Monday, Februa [More]
Jim M. Monroe, 69, died Feb. 18, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medi [More]
Robert William "Bobby" Huston, 49, Celina, died Feb. 17, 2025, at his home.
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Connie E. Herkenhoff, age 78, of Minster, Ohio, died on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Elmwood New Bremen. [More]
Stories on February 19th, 2025
Officials ask for federal resources and support
By WILLIAM KINCAID and ABIGAIL MILLER
newsroom@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A state of emergency has been declared in Mercer and Darke counties du [More]
CELINA - Congress may be on recess but U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, is fixated on the date of March 14, the deadline to enact legislation to continue funding the government.
ROCKFORD - Rockford Village Council members on Tuesday approved a motion to move forward with the second phase of a subdivision west of town.
The second phase of Shanes Crossing Subdivision includes two cul-de-sacs totaling 15 lots.
WAPAKONETA - A 36-year-old Michigan man who allegedly jumped through a courthouse window and led authorities on a multi-county pursuit earlier this month was indicted last week in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on multiple felony charges related to assault and escape.
VERSAILLES - In the midst of the ongoing bird flu outbreak, the Versailles Poultry Days' Board of Directors announced in a news release on Tuesday that the 74th annual festival is still on.
ST. MARYS - After receiving a substantial grant, the Heritage Trails Park District is seeking proposals for the restoration of the agricultural fields at the E.J. Mackenbach Preserve.
New Knoxville gets first win since January by beating Waynesfield
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a rough stretch of games where the team only won one game during the 2025 portion of the 2024-25 basketball regular season, New Knoxville looked to keep the season going in the opening round of the Division VII boys basketball tournament on Tuesday night. [More]
All-MAC Boys Basketball
For the second consecutive season, Delphos St. John's Cameron Elwer was the unanimous choice for Midwest Athletic Conference Boys Basketball Player of the Year as voted by the conference coaches.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Fort Recovery boys bowling team qualified for state as a team for the first time in program history after earning a spot at the Division II district tournament held Tuesday at Beaver-Vu Bowl in Beavercreek.
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