Thursday, June 18th, 2026 | The Daily Standard

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.

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Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Getting another chance to shine

Celina, Coldwater bowlers to compete at nationals in Columbus

By Gary R. Rasberry

After the Celina girls bowling team competed in the United States High School Bowling Federation's national tournament last year, more teams wanted to get into the act.

The Celina girls, the Division I state champions this past spring, return to the championships, which will be held starting Saturday at Columbus Square Palace Bowl in Columbus. [More]

Obituaries on June 18th, 2026

Ann Hudson

Ann S. Hudson, 90, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at Otterbein Senior Living at Lake St. Marys. [More]

Lindy Bailey

Lindy Lu Graves Bailey, age 73, of Portland passed away on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at her residence. [More]

Local pictures on June 18th, 2026

Subscriber stories on June 18th, 2026

Food service gets boost

St. Marys board transfers $250K to food program

ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools Board of Education members at Wednesday's regular meeting transferred $250,000 to the district's food service fund, citing the combination of inflation and low lunch prices has taken a toll on the bottom line.

Zuma addresses temporary '27 budget

MONTEZUMA - Village councilors on Wednesday approved an emergency reading of legislation outlining the 2027 temporary budget.

Councilors, during th

Chickasaw votes to raise sewer, water rates

CHICKASAW - Village councilors on Wednesday night approved two pieces of legislation to increase sewer and water rates.

However, residents will actually see a net savings in September when a debt service fee comes off the books.

Horse & Buggy Tales

The formation of Mercer County

By virtue of charters granted by King James I of England, Virginia acquired title to all of the territory northwest of the Ohio River and bounded on the west by the Mississippi River. That was from 1606 to 1611.

Grand Lake Fishing Report

From spring to summer

Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing fantastic.

Is it me or did we all of a sudden go from spring to summer like over night? I felt we had an extended spring. I was still catching spawning crappie last week. Then it got hot and those crappies were gone.

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