Flood Watch issued August 15 at 10:48AM 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, Adams, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...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.
Today 81° Today 81° likely 73° 73° likely Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° chance 70° 70° chance
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Grant effort could bring bus service to Mercer Co.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Allen County Regional Transit Authority has applied for a grant to expand public transportation services in Mercer County.
With letters of support from numerous entities, including the Mercer County Commissioners, ACRTA executive director Brian Wildermuth believes his agency has a good chance of landing a grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation to establish basic public transportation accessible to everyone in Mercer County. [More]
Van De Keere, Williams earn top league accolades
By Daily Standard Staff
St. Marys senior pitcher Adyson Van De Keere was named the Player of the Year by the Western Buckeye League softball coaches as the league released its postseason honors on Monday.
Van De Keere, who will pitch next season for the University of [More]
Obituaries on June 2nd, 2026
Paul Backs
Paul L. Backs, age 91 of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home. [More]
Carol Frances Louck
Carol Frances (McFarland) Louck, 89, of Portland, IN, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by love at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. [More]
Joseph Romer
Joseph J. "J.J." Romer, age 88 of St. Henry, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Mary Heiby
Mary Kathryn Heiby, 99, rural Portland, Indiana, died May 30, 2026, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab Center, Portland. [More]
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Planning advances for Fort Recovery splash pad
FORT RECOVERY - In a brief meeting on Monday night, Fort Recovery village councilors heard an update on their ongoing plan to add a splash pad next to the village pool.
Urgent Care has expanded its hours
CELINA -- Mercer Health has expanded access to non‑emergency care with the launch of new daily hours at Mercer Health Urgent Care.
The clinic,
Weekend arrests made for gun charge, theft
CELINA - A 21-year-old Celina man was arrested for a firearms charge and a 38-year-old Coldwater woman was arrested for theft in Mercer County over the weekend.
Divisions V and VI Regional Baseball Previews
Cavs, Flyers, Skins ready to advance
St. Henry and Coldwater are no strangers to deep tournament runs in baseball.
Marion Local is getting used to the feeling.
All three teams will play Wednesday in the regional round of the playoffs.
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