Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Friday, December 16th, 2022

Murlin named All-American

By Daily Standard Staff

Siena Heights senior linebacker Kole Murlin was named a first team All-American in the 2022 American Football Coaches Association's NAIA Coaches honors released on Wednsday.

The Celina High School graduate earned All-America honors for the second consecutive season after finishing fourth in the nation in tackles per game with 11.4 (114 in 10-game season) to go with 11 tackles for loss and 5 1/2 sacks. Murlin was named the Mid-States Football Association's Mideast Defensive Player of the Year for the third straight season.

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Bridge Dedication

Pedestrian bridge in St. Marys spans U.S. Route 33

ST. MARYS - A crowd of St. Marys residents, students, school administrators and city officials gathered to open the long-awaited pedestrian bridge over U.S. Route 33 on Thursday. [More]

Still Unbeaten

Panthers take down Wildcats in MAC defensive battle

ROCKFORD - With its high-powered offense checked, Parkway needed to grit out a win on defense Thursday night.

The Panthers delivered, beating Minster at its own game with a defensive masterpiece for a 34-21 victory in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Panther Gymnasium. [More]

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Wreath ceremonies honor military war dead

Christmas can be a time of joy and wonder, but for many families the holiday season reinforces the feeling of loss for loved ones who died in the name of freedom.

One person's returns, another's treasure

New business sells returns at a discount

CELINA - A new business offering a treasure trove of discounted items ranging from electronics to home goods has opened on the corner of Market Street and Leblond Street.

Board of health members may seek legal action

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Health members may seek legal action against two Blackcreek Township homeowners after they reportedly refused to cooperate with board orders to install a septic system.

Chickasaw village officials OK plans to install new signs

CHICKASAW - Village officials are moving ahead with plans to install three new signs to welcome visitors to town after learning a grant will cover the cost of the project.

Riders rally past Wapak

WAPAKONETA - It was quite appropriate that the backyard battle on the mats between St. Marys and Wapakoneta would come down to the final bout.

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Bulldogs fall short against Shawnee

CELINA - A little bit of offense would have gone a long way.

Celina put the clamps on Shawnee for most of the game, but struggled to generate points in a 36-28 Western Buckeye League girls basketball loss to the Indians Thursday evening at the Fieldhouse.

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Flyers thwart Redskins' upset bid in overtime

Compiled By Tom Haines
and Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local outlasted St. Henry in overtime for a 52-49 win in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Redskin Gymnasium Thursday night.