Monday, January 15th, 2024 | The Daily Standard

Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 338 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. 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... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.

Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:31AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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Monday, January 15th, 2024

Mercer County battle

Coldwater holds off Celina for non-conference win

By Tom Haines

CELINA - Coming off a triple-overtime comeback win, Celina was able to keep Coldwater from pulling away, but couldn't completely erase an early deficit.

The Cavaliers went up 18 in the second quarter before the Bulldogs battled back, but their defense kept Celina from getting closer than eight on the way to a 43-33 win in a boys basketball game at the Fieldhouse on Friday. [More]

Obituaries on January 15th, 2024

Michele Brown

Michele K. 'Shelly' Brown, age 58 of St. Marys, passed January 11, 2024 at home [More]

James Hemmelgarn

James "Elge" A. M. Hemmelgarn, age 69, of rural Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. [More]

Local pictures on January 15th, 2024

Subscriber stories on January 15th, 2024

The Science of Snowflakes

Like people, every snowflake is unique

CELINA - Like fingerprints or DNA, no two snowflakes are alike. But why?

Each individual snowflake takes a slightly different path from the sky to the ground, and hence is subject to varying atmospheric conditions as it falls.

Arctic weather brings several accidents throughout area

More than a dozen minor crashes and slide-offs were reported in Mercer County over the weekend as powerful winds caused temperatures to plummet.

Cavs finish second at Sielski Duals

Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines

The Coldwater wrestling team finished runner-up at their 22nd annual Bob Sielski Memorial Wrestling D

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