Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
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Monday, October 19th, 2015
Local Trick-or-Treat, Halloween events listed
By Daily Standard Staff
Area Trick or Treat and Halloween events are on the following days and times:
• Cassella - Oct. 27: Trick or Treat, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Catholic Knights Hall.
• Celina - Oct. 25: Parade, 2-4 p.m., and Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m.
• Coldwater - Oct. 25: Parade, 1:30 p.m. starting at parking lot near pool at Memorial Park, and Trick or Treat, 2-4 p.m. [More]
Celina girls finish second; St. Marys' Wilker individual champion, Bulldog boys fourth
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Meet
By Gary R. Rasberry
VAN WERT - Celina cross country coach Dan Otten was happy about his girls' team's showing at the Western Buckeye League cross country meet on Saturday.
St. Marys' Kelly Wilker was a bit happier.
The Celina girls came up with a strong showing to finish runner-up in the team standings to Defiance by a 62-82 margin. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2015
Deborah Buehler
Deborah A. Buehler, age 54, of St. Henry, died after a short battle with cancer on Friday at Wayne Hospital Greenville. [More]
Joseph Eilerman
Joseph "Joe" E. Eilerman, age 64, of New Bremen, OH, died Friday, October 16, 2015 at his residence. [More]
James Lageman
James T. Lageman, 86, New Knoxville, Ohio, died 12:30 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2015, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Patricia Short
Patricia E. Short, age 75, of Montezuma, died on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 19th, 2015
Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2015
Sheriff: Nixing front plates would hurt enforcement
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey fears a state plan to eliminate automobiles' front license plates would have a negative impact on law enforcement efforts.
Levy seeks more money for village, township EMS
Election 2015
NEW BREMEN - Officials are asking village and German Township voters to approve a five-year, 2-mill replacement levy for emergency medical services.
Five vying for two spots on New Bremen school board
Election 2015
NEW BREMEN - Five candidates are vying for two spots on the New Bremen Local Schools Board of Education.
Incumbent Scott Bertke is seeking re-election. He is joined by candidates Dana Blanchard, Kyle Schmiesing, Bruce Spragg and Cory Suchland.
Faber announces bid for state representative
CELINA - Senate President Keith Faber, R-Celina, has announced he will run in 2016 for the Ohio House's 84th District seat currently held by Jim Buchy, R-Greenville.
Schmitmeyer finishes in top 20
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys sophomore Jill Schmitmeyer wrapped up her play at the Division II state girls golf tournament with a finish in the top 20 at the Gray Course at The Ohio State University on Saturday.
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