Flood Watch issued August 15 at 2:16AM 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, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Sunday morning.
* 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 expected today and tonight. Heavy rainfall is possible, especially tonight, which may result in flash flooding.
67° 67° Sat 84° Sat 84° slight chance likely 72° 72° likely Sun 86° Sun 86° chance
Friday, January 16th, 2026
By Daily Standard Staff
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office took on the mighty Bobcats and Wildcats of Mercer County Special Olympics in front of a packed Fieldhouse during the 6th annual Mercer County Showdown Thursday evening.
The Wildcats were victorious, and the Bobcats were also able to walk away with a win in overtime. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - It wasn't exactly a free throw clinic, but it was good enough.
Parkway was 9-for-16 at the charity stripe in the fourth quarter, and was able to keep New Bremen at arms length in a 46-37 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 16th, 2026
James Robert Hume, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away at on Thursday, January [More]
Linda Lucretia Stamm, 78, formerly of St. Marys, died at 7:33 a.m. Jan. 6 at Gr [More]
Local pictures on January 16th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2026
WAPAKONETA - In addition to vaccine hesitancy and a general distrust of medical professionals, home births have become much more common in the area i
CELINA - State Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, announced in a news release Thursday she has officially filed her petitions to seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives.
ST. HENRY - It did not take long for St. Henry to set the tone.
The Redskins opened the game with an 11-0 run and never looked back to remain unbeaten with a 49-19 win over New Knoxville in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.
FORT RECOVERY - Minster started fast, played smart, and ran away with a 56-30 win over Fort Recovery in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball matchup at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina was unable to hold on to a first quarter lead as Shawnee took control in the second half and pulled away for a 66-48 win in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.
Experienced insights on registries, showers and wedding planning
Along with the typical wedding stress - securing a venue, booking a photographer, deciding on food and cake options, sending out invitations and coordinating colors for the wedding party - couples must also decide whether to create a wedding registry and, if so, prioritize an itemized wish list.