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.
68° 68° chance Thu 84° Thu 84° likely 65° 65° slight chance Fri 77° Fri 77°
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Obituaries on September 11th, 2026
Richard "Dick" Wuebker, 78, passed peacefully on September 6, 2026.
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"Becky" Cooper, currently a resident of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. She was 89 years young. [More]
Jerald "Jerry" L. Post, age 80 of Celina, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Van Wert Manor Hospice Dementia unit. [More]
Stacie Elaine Barhorst, age 55, formerly of Fort Loramie, died at her home in Evanston, Illinois, on August 31, 2026. [More]
Nicholas Fanning, 37, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his residence. [More]
Kevin M. McKirnan, age 74, of North Manchester, Indiana, and formerly of Celina [More]
Dixie M. Russell, 58, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died 9:20 A.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at her residence. [More]
Stories on September 11th, 2026
  Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. For tens of millions of Americans, the impact of that day resonated thr [More]
Mescher working at towers during attack
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article by Margie Wuebker is reprinted as it appeared in The Daily Standard on Sept. 13, 2001.
Sleep does not come easy these days for Maria Stein native Gary Mescher.
CHICKASAW - Councilors took the first step toward a major improvement project Wednesday night when they passed a resolution to seek $1 million in state funds to help finance the future reconstruction of two village streets.
St. Marys beats Celina with early goal
ST. MARYS - A first half goal proved to be all St. Marys needed for a 1-0 victory over Celina in a battle of unbeaten soccer rivals Thursday evening at Roughrider Field.
ROCKFORD - It is hard to be perfect, but through eight games Parkway's volleyball team has defined the word, as the Panthers made quick work of Marion Local in a 25-14, 25-15, 25-20 sweep in Midwest Athletic Conference action. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina picked up its first Western Buckeye League volleyball win of the season and snapped a four-match losing streak with a 25-11, 25-10, 25-18 win over Van Wert at the Cougar Den on Thursday night.
Deciding whether to do your own home improvement
CELINA - Whether a homeowner chooses to tackle a project themselves or hire a professional depends on their comfort level, a local handyman who has been in the business for six years said.
Local pictures on September 11th, 2026