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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Find Date:
Thursday, January 5th, 2017
Possible drawing sought in bones case
DNA sent to firm to obtain more details
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's Office personnel have sent a DNA profile extracted from human bones discovered a year ago outside of Celina to a private company to obtain a more detailed profile of the homicide victim.
Sheriff Jeff Grey, talking to Grand Lake Rotarians this morning, said his office had sent the DNA to the company in December. The results of its examination, including a possible composite drawing of the victim, should arrive in March or April, he said. [More]
Obituaries on January 5th, 2017
Mary Dobie
Mary E. Dobie, 91, of Wapakoneta, died 11:30 p.m., Sun. Jan. 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. [More]
Kathryn Hierholzer
Kathryn Louise (Pfister) Hierholzer, age 90, of Celina, passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Richard Faller
Richard Faller, Coldwater, died on Jan. 5, 2017, at his residence.
Arrangemen [More]
Dorothy O'Brien
Dorothy Ellen O'Brien, 95, of Celina, Ohio passed away Jan 3, 2017 at the Celina Manor. [More]
Herlinda Perez Castillo
Herlinda "Linda" Herreria Santos Perez Castillo, age 86, of Celina, Ohio died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on January 5th, 2017
Subscriber stories on January 5th, 2017
Fatalities decline in Grand Lake area in 2016
Crashes claimed seven lives last year
The number of traffic fatalities across the Grand Lake area in 2016 was lower than in the previous year.
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies investigated three crashes that caused three deaths. In the past five years, Mercer County has seen an average of about six fatal accidents per year.
Council OKs 2017 budget
Montezuma
MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday approved the 2017 budget, totaling $552,518.
In the general fund, $45,112 was appropriated, The fund covers $4,175 for salaries, including $750 for the mayor, $1,575 for council members and $1,850 for the clerk-treasurer.
Arts group takes cause to web
Area native focus of video
CELINA - An area group has turned to a popular internet site to promote interest in the arts.
The Lake Area Arts Group has launched a series of YouTube videos to showcase the artistic talents of people with local ties.
Conference play resumes this week
Friday Night Spotlight
By COLIN FOSTER and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com
Fort Recovery hopes to be in the Midwest Athletic Conference title conversation as the season wears on.
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