Monday, March 11th, 2013 | The Daily Standard

Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:25PM 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...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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 possible tonight. Locally heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding.

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Monday, March 11th, 2013

Weaving generations, tradition

Women learn braiding techniques as they prepare for Palm Sunday

By Shelley Grieshop

MARIA STEIN - The yellow palm leaves didn't always bend in the direction the crafty women planned during a special workshop Saturday morning.

Sister Barbara Ann Hoying's first attempt at creating a tightly-weaved cone with four lengthy palms wasn't her best. [More]

Obituaries on March 11th, 2013

Marsha Taylor

Marsha Taylor, 52, St. Marys, died March 11, 2013, at her home.

Arrangements [More]

Doris Wolfe

Doris Wolfe, 73, New Bremen, died March 10, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]

Local pictures on March 11th, 2013

Subscriber stories on March 11th, 2013

Sparks fly at forum about levy

St. Marys

ST. MARYS - Tempers rose as some residents spoke out against a proposed new school levy during a community meeting Sunday evening.

One resident asked why he should vote for a levy when he doesn't trust the school board.

Public finally has chance to cheer at derby car races

COLDWATER - The grand American tradition of young boys working with their fathers to turn a standard-issue block of wood into a unique race car continued locally during the weekend.

Death of 60-year-old man likely natural

FRYBURG - Auglaize County authorities believe the death of a 60-year-old Fryburg man found deceased Friday morning likely was due to medical complications.

Lennartz Fort's citizen of the year

FORT RECOVERY - Surrounded by family and friends, Don Lennartz was recognized as the 2012 Citizen of the Year on Sunday night at the annual Fort Recovery Chamber Banquet.

Coldwater's Hartings named WOHSBC's top girls bowler

All-West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Honors

Coldwater junior Erika Hartings capped off a spectacular season by being named the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Girls Bowler of the Year as all-conference honors were announced over the weekend.

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