Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:12AM EDT until August 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 911 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Wapakoneta, southwest of Kenton, and throughout Logan County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Russells Point, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Uniopolis, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Jumbo, Walton and New Hampshire.
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Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Growing toward Grand Lake
Developer says area poised for projects
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Places such as Mercer and Auglaize counties, if they play their cards right, could be poised for economic development, according to David Burrows of the Dayton Development Coalition. Much of the Dayton-Cincinnati corridor is out of space, and Burrows sees future projects looking for suitable sites to the north. [More]
Locals earn honors
By Daily Standard Staff
Area boys basketball players received honors as the Northwest District board of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its district teams on Wednesday.
In Division VI, Marion Local's Austin Niekamp and Coldwater's Baylen Blockberger earned first team honors. Marion Local's Grant Kremer was named to the second team with Coldwater's Mason Welsch earning third team honors. [More]
Obituaries on March 13th, 2025
James Niekamp
James "Jim" Niekamp, age 84, of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Marc [More]
Roger Zoll
Roger Lee Zoll passed away on November 18th, 2024, in Kalkaska, MI. Roger was b [More]
James Blount
James Blount, age 90 of Rockford, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 [More]
James Danback
James Danback went home to be with his Savior and Lord on March 11, 2025 at the age of 88. [More]
Victoria Haynes
Victoria E. "Vicki" Haynes, age 77, of Celina, passed away on Monday, March 10, [More]
Ivo Knapke
Ivo F. Knapke, age 86, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home [More]
Local pictures on March 13th, 2025
Subscriber stories on March 13th, 2025
Woman injured in car-semitrailer accident
BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - An unidentified female was airlifted by Lutheran Air to a hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with serious injuries after a car pulled out in front of semitrailer hauling hogs on Wednesday afternoon.
Parkway officials warn of state cuts
ROCKFORD - Like many school boards in the area, Parkway school board members expressed their frustration at the state's proposed biennium budget, contending schools in Mercer County stand to lose $3.5 million over the next two years.
'Golden Triangle' mayors report villages' progress
NEW KNOXVILLE - Golden Triangle business owners and officials heard updates and future plans from the mayors of New Bremen, Minster and New Knoxville
Summit examines key economic growth issues
CELINA - When it comes to the prospect of economic growth, counties in this part of the state each boast an array of strengths and enticements such as beautiful outdoor amenities, outstanding public schools and low unemployment.
Fed cuts could affect multiple Auglaize health programs
WAPAKONETA - While it's unclear how the ongoing federal budget cuts will affect county health departments in Ohio, initiatives that would likely take
Wendel in court post violation
CELINA - A former Celina business owner indicted on over 100 felony counts for allegedly defrauding people out of more than $1 million was given additional conditions to his bond Wednesday after being photographed violating its terms in late February.
Health district to ask for funds
CELINA - To maintain efficient operations, the Mercer County Health District is requesting a 15% increase in appropriations from the 2025 county budg
Horse and Buggy Tales
Recounting the tornado of 1920
On March 28, 1920, a tornado struck with terrific fury in the northern part of Darke County, moving in northeasterly direction. Near the Mercer County line, the twister split, one part moving north through the western part of the county causing heavy damage to buildings, livestock and utility lines.
Division VI Boys Basketball State Semifinal Preview
Flyers ready for Eagles
Back in the state final four for the first time since winning the program's third state title in 2018, Marion Local's road to the championship, much like the rest of the teams still playing basketball this weekend, is taking a roundabout course.
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