Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2021
By Sydney Albert
PORTLAND, Ind. - An interview between a former Fort Recovery softball coach charged with murder and detectives was examined in court Wednesday, with prosecutors arguing it was a confession while the defense implied their client was coerced.
The second day of Esther J. Stephen's trial centered around a recording of an interview with law enforcement, by the end of which she was to be booked into jail and charged with murder. [More]
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - A Coldwater man has been sentenced to 8-10 years in prison after pleading guilty in February to two counts of sexual battery involving a minor.
Conrad Yokkop, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual battery involving a 12-year-old, both second-degree felonies. As part of a plea bargain, two first-degree felony counts of rape were dropped. [More]
Obituaries on March 18th, 2021
Marieda K. Stephenson, 84, formerly of New Knoxville, OH died 6:15 a.m. Thursday March 11, 2021 at Advent Health Hospice Care in Orange City, FL. [More]
Ralph E. Stroh, 93, of New Knoxville, died 1:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Tammy K. Sutley age 55, of Celina passed away 9:20 p.m., Sunday, March 14 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on March 18th, 2021
Subscriber stories on March 18th, 2021
CELINA - A Celina man was sentenced to five years probation, 90 days of house arrest and a lifetime suspension of his driver's license for aggravated vehicular homicide.
ST. HENRY - There's still time to be Irish for a day on Sunday.
The St. Henry American Legion will host a pared-down St. Patrick's Day celebration
$535,000 project slated this summer
MONTEZUMA - Village councilors learned Wednesday night that an engineer has finished checking drains in town in preparation for a major drainage project.
WAPAKONETA - One new confirmed case of COVID-19 raised Auglaize County's cumulative case count to 3,420.
The Mercer County Health District releases its numbers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Since 1994, The Daily Standard sports
department has recognized the top boys and
girls basketball players in the area at the end
of the season.
We will name two players every day with the selection of Girls Basketball Player and Coach
of the Year to be announced Friday.
OPSWA All-Northwest District Basketball Honors
The Grand Lake area earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association released its All-Northwest District basketball honors list on Wednesday.