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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Saturday, April 18th, 2020
By Daily Standard Staff
By WILLIAM KINCAID and SYDNEY ALBERT
newsroom@dailystandard.com
County officials are keeping a wary eye on the economic fallout local governments face from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdown of large parts of the economy.
Mercer County had been on pace for another bumper year of sales tax collections when Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's stay-at-home directive brought much of the local economy to an abrupt halt, county auditor Randy Grapner said. [More]
By Colin Foster
Eli Wolf has proved himself at every football stop, high school and college.
He isn't done proving himself.
The pass-catcher from Minster is currently auditioning for NFL teams - and he's doing a pretty good job of nailing it.
After his pr [More]
Obituaries on April 18th, 2020
Gordon D. Gingrich, 76, Celina and formerly of Michigan, died on April 16, 2020, at Celina Manor. [More]
Doris J. Grunden, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 17, 202 [More]
Maria Anne Schmiesing, passed away of natural causes early Thursday morning, Ap [More]
Mary Elizabeth Mauger Toms passed away at her residence on April 17, 2020.
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Local pictures on April 18th, 2020
Subscriber stories on April 18th, 2020
Auglaize County reports new case
CELINA - Mercer County has had no new COVID-19 cases for five days in a row, indicating Mercer County residents have been doing their part to flatten the curve, a local official said.
Two vans' windows were smashed in
MINSTER - Residents are being warned either to hide or remove valuables when they leave their vehicles after a pair of break-ins on Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service's Wilmington office will hold a live online spotter training class 4-6 p.m. Monday, according to a news release.
NWS partners and the general public are welcome to participate. Registration must be completed at register.gotowebinar.com/register/3764775498575311630.
CELINA - A Celina man was arrested for the second time this month after again being found failing to comply with sex-offender registry rules.
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Amazing Athletes
When Tim Homan played his final basketball game in green and white, his name appeared in Celina's hoops record book 21 times.
That's pretty good, right?
A super athlete all-around, Homan was also a stellar performer in football and track.
Amazing Athletes
Twelve varsity letters.
A three-sport star.
Jackie (Hoyng) Wilker was the definition of a standout in all three of her sports - volleyball, basketball and track.
Amazing Athletes
The following athletes were mentioned by voters for their amazing achievements while at Celina High School. An anonymous committee from the school di